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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 1522 p4p, 1818 weight class) and Kristian Johansson (ranked 175 p4p, 203 weight class). Kristian Johansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 cm 42 271 30 - 19 - 0 |
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207 cm 39 285 25 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling Lethal high kicks Very quick |
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Good wrestler Lethal high kicks Heavy handed |
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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 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johansson defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand. Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Brakeley. Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brakeley misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely. It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson counters with a straight right hand. Brakeley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johansson checks it well. Johansson throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem. Brakeley swings and misses with a shot to the body and Johansson counters with a two punch combo. Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Johansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johansson moves away from the strike by Brakeley. A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Johansson avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab. Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely. Johansson throws a counter combo. Brakeley misses the shot to the body. Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Brakeley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo. Brakeley fakes the leg kick and cracks Johansson in the body. Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range. Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Brakeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Brakeley. Despite the aggression on Johansson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it. Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson throws a counter combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here. Johansson slips a jab from Brakeley. Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem. Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johansson checks a leg kick. Brakeley 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johansson checks a leg kick nicely. It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Johansson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A swing and a miss from Brakeley. It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brakeley takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses. Brakeley scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley. Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johansson checks a leg kick. Brakeley is looking to land body kicks. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big right from Brakeley misses. A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target. Brakeley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Brakeley lands with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johansson moves out of range of the strikes. A head kick misses from Brakeley. Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Brakeley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Brakeley misses with a right hand and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target. Johansson throws a counter combo. Brakeley misses with a body kick. Johansson throws a counter combo. Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brakeley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Brakeley throws a lazy body kick enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab. Brakeley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johansson's hands. Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Johansson staying out of range there. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Johansson checks a leg kick nicely. Brakeley is looking to chop away at Johansson's legs. Johansson 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. Brakeley throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease. Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brakeley throws a leg kick and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Johansson moves out of range as Brakeley strikes. Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brakeley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson. Brakeley throws a low kick but Johansson avoids it. Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson. Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brakeley throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range. Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Brakeley works the jab nicely. Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range. Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Johansson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around? Johansson moves out of range of the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Johansson throws a counter combo. Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut. Kristian Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johansson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Brakeley scores with a jab. Johansson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it. Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Brakeley works the jab nicely. Johansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brakeley. Brakeley obviously looking to wear him down.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brakeley scores with the left hand. Johansson knows he should have avoided that one. Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley. Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely. Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it. Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brakeley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Brakeley is looking to land body kicks. Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand. Johansson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brakeley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Brakeley misses with a straight left. Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley. Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Brakeley swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Johansson looks to land a right hand but Brakeley moved out of range. Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley. Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley. Brakeley is looking to chop away at Johansson's legs. Johansson connects with a single shot there. Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Johansson misses with an uppercut. Brakeley feinted there with a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brakeley misses with a leg kick and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Johansson avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brakeley throws a leg kick and Johansson counters with a straight right hand. Brakeley lands with an uppercut that bounces Johansson off the cage and back into range. Brakeley misses with the combination.
Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson lands with a cross. Johansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley. Johansson checks the leg kick. Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brakeley moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Johansson slips a jab from Brakeley. Brakeley misses with a right hand and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand. Johansson checks a leg kick nicely. It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. This has been an exciting period of action! Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A nice inside leg kick there by Brakeley. That's going to slow Johansson down. Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand. Brakeley throws a low kick, looking for Johansson's leg but Johansson calmly moves out of range. Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Brakeley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A lazy body kick from Brakeley and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brakeley throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it. A swing and a miss from Brakeley. A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Johansson slips a straight right by Brakeley. Nice body punch from Brakeley. Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range. Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A head kick misses from Brakeley. Despite the aggression on Johansson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far. Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brakeley. Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick. Brakeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Brakeley throws a big shot that misses. Brakeley misses with a looping left. Brakeley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Johansson is looking for the big counter here. A nice combination there by Johansson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Brakeley throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range. Kristian Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brakeley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot. Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Michael Brakeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Brakeley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brakeley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Brakeley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Megalos (ranked 925 p4p, 620 weight class) and Carl Kingston (ranked 108 p4p, 79 weight class). Kingston has chosen Creep - Radiohead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm 31 149 23 - 12 - 0 |
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175 cm 38 148 27 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Megalos is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks. Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses. Megalos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Megalos slips under a jab from Kingston. An attempted straight right counter from Megalos misses the target. Megalos swings away with a leg kick that misses. No joy there for Megalos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses. Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Megalos throws a front kick that sends Kingston stumbling back into the cage. Megalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingston on the side of the head. Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Megalos swats him away and circles back towards the center. Megalos scores with a leg kick.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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! Megalos throws a body shot but no joy. Kingston connects with an inside leg kick. Megalos digs a good hook to Kingston's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kingston on the wrong end of a nice hook. Megalos scores with a nice head shot. Kingston walks into a left hand. Megalos looks to throw a body kick and Kingston counters with a straight right hand. Megalos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Megalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Megalos slips the punch. Kingston tries to clinch up but Megalos circles away and keeps his distance. Megalos moves out of range of the strikes. Good leg kick by Megalos. Kingston slips a straight right by Megalos. A big left from Megalos misses. It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Megalos throws a leg kick but Kingston sees it coming and checks it nicely. A low kick from Megalos misses and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Megalos throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a left to the body. Kingston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Megalos clinches up with Kingston and pushes him back against the cage. Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kingston misses with a leg kick and Megalos counters with a lovely shot to the body. Megalos scores with a body shot.
Megalos connects with a body shot that sends Kingston's belly button to the back. Megalos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Megalos lands with a nice body kick. Kingston throws a leg kick that misses. Kingston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kingston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Megalos. Kingston motions for Megalos to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Megalos. Megalos with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Megalos thows a left - swing and a miss! Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kingston clobbers Megalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kingston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos thuds his right hand into Kingston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kingston blocks a leg kick. Megalos tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it. Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Megalos misses. Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside. Megalos ducks right into an uppercut from Kingston. Megalos avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch but Megalos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Megalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Kingston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Megalos throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range. Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it. Megalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range. Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Megalos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Megalos throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range. Kingston gets off balance looking for a body kick and Megalos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Megalos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Megalos scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Megalos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Kingston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Megalos checks it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Megalos. A thudding body kick lands there by Megalos!
Megalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Megalos avoids the head kick by Kingston.
Vasilios Megalos is winning the standup battle so far. Kingston misses with a low kick. Megalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megalos.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Megalos. Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Megalos jabs at Kingston's body. Kingston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Megalos. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Megalos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Megalos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kingston working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Megalos lands a shoulder strike. Megalos scores with an uppercut up the middle. Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Megalos is working Kingston over against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston. Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Megalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Megalos. A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land. Megalos blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Kingston.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Megalos. Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Megalos controls his hands.
Kingston tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage. Kingston misses with the head strike.
Megalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Megalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Megalos lands with a light punch inside. Megalos throws a head punch that misses. Megalos is working Kingston over against the cage. Kingston prevents a body shot from Megalos. Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kingston stalling in the clinch but Megalos improves position. Kingston tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kingston effectively controlling the action here. Megalos lands with a right to the head. Kingston stalls. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Megalos. Megalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Kingston slows down the pace here.
Megalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Kingston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kingston takes a body punch but keeps moving. Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston slips a jab from Megalos. Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away. The fighters circle momentarily. Megalos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Megalos cracks a nice hook into Kingston's ribs. Megalos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head. Megalos blocks a jab. Megalos throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it. A good leg kick by Kingston. Megalos moves out of range as Kingston strikes. That kick from Megalos tenderised Kingston's leg. Kingston is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab from Megalos. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Megalos misses. Kingston throws an off balance right hand
and Megalos counters with a right hand to the body. Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Megalos tried to score with a low kick but Kingston checks it. Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Megalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kingston instigates a clinch. Kingston slowing the pace effectively. Megalos misses with the head strike.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos. Megalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Kingston blocking some punches.
Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head. A right hook to the body lands for Megalos.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megalos moves away. Megalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kingston defending well as Megalos loads up on a big left hand. Megalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Megalos rushes Kingston and presses him up against the cage. Megalos lands a shoulder strike. Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Megalos's head. A short right from Megalos on the inside. Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Megalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingstons head. Megalos lands a right hand. A right hand to the body from Megalos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Megalos digs a right hand underneath Kingston's ribcage. Kingston let out a lung full of air as it connected. Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot. Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good leg kick by Megalos. Megalos jabs at Kingston's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Megalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Megalos. Kingston shrugs it off though. Kingston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice defenses there by Kingston. Megalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Megalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range. Megalos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it. Megalos tries to clinch up. Megalos scores with a kick to the body.
Kingston throws a hook but Megalos avoids it easily. Megalos is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Megalos throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick from Megalos.
Megalos scores with a jab to the head.
Kingston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kingston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Megalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingston scrambles back to his feet. A jab from Kingston misses. Nice uppercut lands for Megalos. That snapped Kingston's head back.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice jab. Megalos lands a body shot.
Megalos scores with a head kick.
Megalos scores with a nice body kick.
Megalos throws a body kick that misses and Kingston counters with a nice leg kick. Kingston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Megalos. Megalos throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kingston gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston. Kingston prevents a body shot from Megalos. A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
Kingston working aggressively here.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow. Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kingston. Kingston misses with a leg kick. Kingston blocks a jab. Megalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Megalos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Megalos. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Megalos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Megalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Megalos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kingston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Megalos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingston backs up against the cage.
A jab from Megalos misses. Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kingston connects with a body shot that sends Megalos's belly button to the back. Kingston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Megalos clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston stalling in the clinch but Megalos improves position. A short uppercut from Kingston. Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Vasilios Megalos showed his dominance in that final round. Well Megalos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos! Carl Kingston spoke after the fight, saying 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 980 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 122 p4p, 182 weight class). Tektas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alexander The Great kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Demetrius Tektas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 21 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Tektas! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lermontov misses with a leg kick. Lermontov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lermontov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tektas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tektas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Tektas avoids the punch easily. Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tektas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Lermontov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet. Tektas with the counter takedown but Lermontov avoids it easily. Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov. Tektas with the inside leg kick. A big head kick from Tektas and Lermontov is sent sprawling to the canvas! Lermontov is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lermontov keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lermontov is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tektas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Our spies down at at Triple XXX inform us that Tektas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Lermontov wanted to stand there but Tektas had control of the position. Tektas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lermontov has picked Tektas up and slammed him! Tektas can't keep hold of the triangle and Lermontov manages to pass to side control! Lermontov decides to stand back up. Lermontov tries to land a front kick but Tektas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lermontov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lermontov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tektas back to the cage. Lermontov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lermontov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tektas lands a leg kick that knocks Lermontov off balance momentarily. Lermontov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice body kick there by Lermontov. Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov. Tektas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Tektas throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range. Lermontov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Despite the aggression on Tektas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lermontov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lermontov scores with a decent looking hook. Tektas looks to land a body kick but Lermontov moved away. Tektas blocks a jab. Tektas feints the counter takedown. Tektas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tektas misses with a low kick. A little feinted left hand from Lermontov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Tektas blocks the body kick.
Tektas tries to counter by closing the distance. Lermontov scores with a nice head shot. Lermontov misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tektas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lermontov throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range. Tektas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lermontov scores with a decent looking hook. Lermontov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lermontov throws a series of punches but Tektas moves out of range. Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tektas slips under a jab from Lermontov. Tektas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A looping hook to the body misses from Tektas. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet. Tektas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lermontov sprawls well initially but Tektas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Lermontov pushes Tektas off but Tektas dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lull in the action here as Tektas stalls from top position. Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lermontov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The ground and pound from Tektas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Tektas working the head and body with strikes. Tektas trying to control the position but Lermontov is working away. Lermontov gets back to half guard. Lermontov is positioning himself well to prevent Tektas advancing to mount. Tektas prevents Lermontov from improving his position. Lermontov trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round. That's time! Lermontov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Lermontov tests Tektas's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lermontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tektas can do to turn this around? Tektas throws a half hearted mid kick. Lermontov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fiyero Lermontov is winning the standup battle so far. Lermontov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lermontov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tektas at a distance.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lermontov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tektas back to the cage. Lermontov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lermontov scores with a spinning back kick! Tektas misses with a hook. Lermontov ducked under it nicely. Lermontov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tektas's head. Tektas scores with a head kick. Lermontov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. 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! Lermontov swinging wildly here.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Tektas.
Lermontov connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Lermontov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lermontov scores with a hook. Tektas moves out of range as Lermontov strikes. Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas. Tektas scores with a shot to the body.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss! Lermontov throws a push kick but Tektas slaps the foot to one side. Tektas lands a right hook to the body.
Tektas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov. Fiyero Lermontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lermontov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tektas catches Lermontov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheers as Lermontov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tektas doesn't seem phased though. Tektas avoids the head kick by Lermontov.
A right-left combo lands from Lermontov. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick from Tektas lands but Lermontov takes it in his stride. Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Tektas moves away and avoids it. Tektas tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lermontov is looking to land body kicks. Tektas staying out of range there. Lermontov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lermontov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lermontov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tektas's head. Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tektas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tektas scores with a push kick. Tektas thuds a left hand into Lermontov's body. Tektas throws a hook but Lermontov avoids it easily. A jab from Lermontov finds it's way through Tektas's defenses. Lermontov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Good exchange - Tektas coming out on top. A low kick lands for Lermontov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tektas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tektas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lermontov rather than just go for the knockout. Lermontov slips a jab from Tektas. Tektas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range. Tektas cracks Lermontov with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Lermontov misses. Tektas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tektas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lermontov takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses. Lermontov takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses. Tektas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lermontov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tektas scrambles back to his feet. Tektas slips a straight right by Lermontov. Tektas blocks a jab. A jab from Lermontov does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tektas digs a good hook to Lermontov's body.
Tektas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov. Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lermontov cracks Tektas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Tektas moved out of range nicely. Lermontov throws a sloppy head kick letting Tektas counter with a right hand. Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Tektas misses. Lermontov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Tektas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lermontov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lermontov lands with an overhand left. Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tektas. Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tektas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tektas slips under a jab. Tektas with the counter takedown but Lermontov avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lermontov lands a head kick!
Tektas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lermontov at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that second 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. This is the final round! Tektas throws an overhand right that lands on Lermontov's shoulder, as Lermontov tries to avoid the shot. Tektas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range. Good work by Lermontov as he checks the leg kick. Lermontov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tektas throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range. Lermontov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tektas off the cage and back into range. Lermontov scores with a head kick.
Lermontov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control. Demetrius Tektas has got the better of the ground game so far. Lermontov can't do much from the bottom here. Tektas wants to control but Lermontov is keeping him busy. Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but Lermontov is defending well. Tektas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tektas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lermontov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Lermontov tries to bench press Tektas off him but Tektas keeps the position. Tektas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tektas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Lermontov is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lermontov tries to bench press Tektas off him but Tektas keeps the position. Lermontov sneaks back into half guard. Tektas wants to work for an arm triangle but Lermontov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lermontov trying to hold on to Tektas's head to control him but Tektas postures up.
Tektas seems to be looking for submissions.
Lermontov tries to roll over but Tektas keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lermontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tektas is working away from the top position though. Tektas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lermontov digs a good body shot into Tektas's ribs. Lermontov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tektas's head. Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss! Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lermontov defends it well. Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Tektas uses good head movement to avoid it. Lermontov takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses. Lermontov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lermontov throws a front kick aimed at Tektas's knee but Tektas avoids it well. Tektas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lermontov scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lermontov throws a right and a left that both miss. Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov. Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tektas. Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lermontov defends it well. Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lermontov throws a hook but Tektas blocks it. Tektas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lermontov has time to react. Tektas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lermontov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Tektas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov. Tektas moves away from the strike by Lermontov. Tektas with the counter takedown but Lermontov avoids it easily. Tektas throws a leg kick but Lermontov moved away. Tektas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lermontov. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight! Fiyero Lermontov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lermontov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov! Fiyero Lermontov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 718 p4p, 675 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 104 p4p, 98 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think OnYerKiester might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Last Battle: Sabaton. William Wallace has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with PutinYa OnYerKiester's chin.
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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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PutinYa OnYerKiester! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! OnYerKiester scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one. OnYerKiester throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily. Wallace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from OnYerKiester misses. OnYerKiester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by OnYerKiester as he connects with a hook. OnYerKiester moves out of range of the strikes. OnYerKiester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here. OnYerKiester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. OnYerKiester connects with a single shot there. Some wild striking there from Wallace.
OnYerKiester misses with a straight right. Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A slapping leg kick lands for OnYerKiester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! OnYerKiester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A lazy left from OnYerKiester finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range. OnYerKiester throws a right hand that misses
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on OnYerKiester's shoulder, as OnYerKiester tries to avoid the shot. OnYerKiester throws a nice outside leg kick. OnYerKiester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fighters circling - OnYerKiester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OnYerKiester throws a leg kick and Wallace counters with a straight right hand. Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OnYerKiester. OnYerKiester jabbing away but nothing is landing. OnYerKiester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. OnYerKiester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wallace connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends OnYerKiester to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Wallace! A relieved looking William Wallace 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Fortier (ranked 512 p4p, 448 weight class) and Albert Van Rooy (ranked 70 p4p, 61 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Fortier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fortier lands with a slapping head kick. It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut. Fortier takes a body punch but keeps moving. Van Rooy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab. Fortier throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rooy. Van Rooy throws an overhand right that lands on Fortier's shoulder, as Fortier tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Fortier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fortier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortier throws a leg kick that is checked and Van Rooy counters with an outside leg kick.
Fortier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Rooy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fortier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Rooy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Van Rooy takes a swing at Fortier's ribcage but misses. Van Rooy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Fortier throws a big shot that misses. Van Rooy feints a counter leg kick. Jab, jab by Fortier - just one landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fortier misses with an uppercut. A clash of legs there as Van Rooy blocks the low kick. Nice defenses there by Fortier. A big left from Van Rooy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Rooy checks a low kick from Fortier. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortier. Van Rooy tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range. Fortier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rooy's sensitive parts. Fortier misses with a straight right. Van Rooy only half commits to the counter leg kick. Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fortier lands a lovely overhand right. Van Rooy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fortier is looking to land body kicks. It seemed like Van Rooy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fortier misses with an uppercut
and Van Rooy counters with a good low kick that Fortier was not able to check. Fortier lands a body shot.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
Fortier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rooy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fortier tests Van Rooy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Rooy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fortier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Van Rooy throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortier counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Rooy shrugs it off. A big right from Fortier misses. Van Rooy takes one to the side of the head.
Fortier drops Van Rooy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Rooy looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fortier digs a good body shot into Van Rooy's ribs. Fortier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fortier cracks Van Rooy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fortier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Rooy to stand back up! Van Rooy is rocked! Fortier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Van Rooy! Fortier dives in looking to finish! Van Rooy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Fortier! A victorious Samson Fortier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 315 p4p, 281 weight class) and Charles Hawtry (ranked 48 p4p, 45 weight class). Hawtry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rain. 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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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Hawtry! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawtry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Navarro lands a high kick!
Hawtry swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro appears to be looking for a big counter. Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Navarro connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Navarro. A head kick misses from Navarro. Hawtry scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawtry. Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Navarro lands the left hand. Navarro throws a jab when Hawtry was well out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Navarro throws the left hand but Hawtry avoids the punch easily. Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hawtry throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Navarro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawtry looks to land a combination. Navarro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hawtry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Navarro. Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawtry is just out of range. Hawtry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Hawtry. Hawtry fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hawtry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hawtry swinging wildly here.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing. Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro with a nice cross. Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Navarro misses with a hook to the body
and Hawtry counters with a nice double leg into guard. Hawtry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Navarro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Hawtry is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hawtry is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawtry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard. Navarro controls Hawtry momentarily but Hawtry frees himself. Navarro has control of Hawtry's left arm, preventing Hawtry from doing any damage. Hawtry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Navarro has his hands on Hawtry's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hawtry moves away from the strike by Navarro. A swing and a miss from Hawtry. A big left from Hawtry misses. Hawtry avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Hawtry fails in his attempt to clinch. Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Navarro.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawtry with the counter takedown but Navarro avoids it easily. Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hawtry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navarro pinned against the cage. Navarro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hawtry. A big left from Hawtry misses. Navarro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hawtry with a hook. Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawtry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice sprawl there from Navarro as Hawtry shoots in. Hawtry throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range. A head kick misses from Navarro. Hawtry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab. Hawtry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Navarro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Hawtry slips the punch. Hawtry takes the fight into the clinch. Hawtry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Navarro smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Navarro. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Navarro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawtry is able to avoid easily. Hawtry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawtry. Hawtry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hawtry darts in looking for a takedown but Navarro gets double underhooks and turns Hawtry into the cage. Hawtry throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Navarro lands with a kick to the temple. Hawtry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Navarro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hawtry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Navarro throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target. And Hawtry tries to counter it with a takedown but Navarro pushes his down on his head and steps out. Navarro misses with a looping left. Hawtry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawtry's hands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big right from Navarro misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A punch lands to the side of Hawtry 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice defenses there by Navarro. It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Navarro misses with a wild combination.
Hawtry dodges the punch combination from Navarro.
Hawtry throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawtry. Hawtry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawtry just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawtry. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hawtry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawtry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro. Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawtry can do to turn this around? Hawtry slips a straight right by Navarro. Hawtry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro. Hawtry with the counter takedown but Navarro avoids it easily. Hawtry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hawtry slips a jab from Navarro.
That's one minute gone in the round. Navarro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawtry blocks a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Hawtry misses the target. Hawtry lands a jab to the head.
Navarro throws a head kick that half lands.
Navarro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawtry.
And Hawtry tries to counter it with a takedown but Navarro pushes his down on his head and steps out. Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Hawtry moves away and avoids it. Hawtry slips a jab from Navarro. Navarro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hawtry staying out of range there. Hawtry 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.
Navarro lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Hawtry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hawtry feints the counter takedown. Hawtry with a hook. Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Hawtry misses. Navarro lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawtry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Navarro tests Hawtry's chin there with a solid looking shot. Navarro throws a body shot but no joy. Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Navarro. Navarro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawtry throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Navarro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hawtry's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawtry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawtry blocks a jab. Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawtry. Navarro connects with a crisp jab. Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it. Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hawtry slips under a jab. Navarro misses with an uppercut. Hawtry saw that one coming. Hawtry with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hawtry misses with an uppercut
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawtry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hawtry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro. Hawtry throws a hook but Navarro blocks it. Navarro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawtry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Navarro drops his hands momentarily and Hawtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Navarro misses with a looping left. Nice defenses there by Navarro. Hawtry needs to keep his hands up - Navarro had a free shot at his head there. Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far. Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawtry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hawtry thows a left - swing and a miss! Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawtry.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Hawtry saw that one coming. Hawtry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Navarro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Navarro misses with a looping right. Navarro lands with a straight right. Hawtry didn't see that one coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Navarro misses the body punch and Hawtry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Navarro clobbers Hawtry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice cross by Navarro. Navarro is looking to slow Hawtry down with leg kicks. Nice defenses there by Hawtry. Hawtry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawtry looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range. Navarro misses with an uppercut. Hawtry saw that one coming. A jab from Navarro misses. Hawtry looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range. Hawtry darts in looking for a takedown but Navarro gets double underhooks and turns Hawtry into the cage. Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Hawtry manages to avoid it. Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it. Hawtry moves away from the strike by Navarro. Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawtry. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hawtry throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Navarro lands with a straight right. Hawtry didn't see that one coming. Hawtry moves out of range of the body kick from Navarro.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawtry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hawtry throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro. It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hawtry throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it. Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Navarro. Hawtry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Navarro on the wrong end of a nice jab. A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target. Navarro dodges the punch combination from Hawtry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawtry. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet. Hawtry misses with a looping right. Navarro misses with a straight left. Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hawtry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hawtry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Navarro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Navarro misses with a hook. Hawtry ducked under it nicely. A jab from Navarro misses. Hawtry throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it. Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Navarro cracks Hawtry with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab lands there for Hawtry. Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawtry under the eye. Navarro is looking to chop away at Hawtry's legs. Hawtry misses the jab. Hawtry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Navarro to the mat! Navarro manages to get full guard. Hawtry postures up and lands a big shot to Navarro's brow. Hawtry stands up over Navarro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Navarro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Navarro has momentary wrist control but Hawtry slips an elbow through the middle. Hawtry trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. Navarro looking to control.
Hawtry stops Navarro from standing up. Hawtry trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. Hawtry pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawtry trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it. Navarro is trying to control but can't.
Hawtry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Navarro is controlling Hawtry's trapped leg to prevent Hawtry from advancing to side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Navarro wants to improve his position but Hawtry is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hawtry wants to free his trapped foot but Navarro is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Navarro controlling the position for now. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Hawtry is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A swing and a miss from Navarro. Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Navarro. Charles Hawtry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slow jab from Hawtry misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hawtry scores with the left hand. Navarro knows he should have avoided that one. Navarro misses the shot to the body. Hawtry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well. Hawtry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navarro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawtry somewhat. Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hawtry swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Hawtry manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target. Hawtry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hawtry wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Navarro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawtry. A countering left hand to the body from Hawtry misses. Hawtry throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hawtry misses with a jab to the body
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Hawtry moves out of range easily. Good exchange - Navarro coming out on top. Navarro works over Hawtry's head and body with a nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Navarro throws a shot to the body.
Navarro moves out of range as Hawtry strikes. Nice jab there from Navarro. Navarro throws a wild body kick that Hawtry sees coming a mile off. Hawtry tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hawtry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawtry has time to react. Hawtry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawtry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawtry on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gideon Navarro. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Navarro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro! Gideon Navarro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. The defeated Charles Hawtry had this to say: 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sarfraz Ali (ranked 110 p4p, 95 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 13 p4p, 11 weight class). Noriega has chosen MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pablo Noriega will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarfraz Ali! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Noriega throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range. Noriega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively. Ali misses with an uppercut. Ali avoids the body shot from Noriega.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega. Decent striking displayed by Ali there. Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Noriega swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Noriega misses with a low kick. Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ali misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely. Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali is looking for a counter combo. Ali blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Noriega misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab from Noriega. Noriega lands a high kick!
Noriega throws a nice head kick!
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way. Ali with the inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Ali. Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ali looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely. Ali throws a half hearted mid kick. Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega with a nice calf kick. Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega. Ali with a nice calf kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ali loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch. Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head. Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ali is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick. It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Noriega slips under a jab. Noriega throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Noriega only half commits. Noriega scores with a head kick.
Ali throws a hook but Noriega blocks it. Ali blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Ali is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks. Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook. Noriega tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ali scores with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot. Ali thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A jab from Noriega misses. Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ali connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back. Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy. Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noriega misses with a looping left. Ali tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it. Ali with a nice calf kick. Ali throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off. Ali throws a body shot but no joy. Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega misses the jab. Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center. Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it. Decent striking displayed by Ali there. Noriega connects with a single shot there. Ali throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it. A jab from Ali misses. Noriega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way. Ali connects with a leg kick. Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Ali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ali is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs. Noriega connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ali cracks Noriega with a good jab. Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali. Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Noriega blocks a body shot from Ali. Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut. Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Noriega lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. Noriega jumps guard.
Ali gets to his feet. Noriega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Noriega throws a leg kick and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ali slips under a jab. Ali with the inside leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ali misses with a leg kick and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod. That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Noriega throws out a powerful jab. Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily. Noriega moves out of range of the strikes. Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega. A big right from Noriega misses. Noriega looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range. Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it. Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ali loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch. Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw. Ali works Noriega's body with a nice hook. Noriega tries to clinch up. Noriega misses with a low kick.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off. Noriega needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there. Noriega throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily. An inside leg kick from Ali misses. Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega. Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Noriega closes the distance and lands a one-two. A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ali tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it. Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ali. Noriega misses the shot to the body. Ali scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range. Noriega misses with a looping right. Ali lands with a right hand. Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega. Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali. Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ali misses the jab. Ali moves out of range of the strikes. Noriega throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range. Ali throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it. Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ali tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab. A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ali instigates a clinch. Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ali blocks the elbow strike.
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Noriega catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Noriega checks a low kick from Ali. Ali closes the distance and clinches. Noriega blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noriega. Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Noriega. Noriega lands a knee to the head.
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Ali takes a kick to the side of the head. Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A swing and a miss from Noriega.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noriega takes one to the chin there. Noriega throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noriega's head backwards. Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ali looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range. Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab. Noriega avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali. Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ali misses with a wild body shot. Noriega staying out of range there. Ali throws a right and a left that both miss. Noriega tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot. Noriega checks a leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega. Ali is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ali moves away from the strike by Noriega. Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega staying out of range there. Noriega lands a high kick!
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ali lands with a light punch inside. Ali is working Noriega over against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Ali.
Noriega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Ali. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Ali is looking to clinch. Ali checks the leg kick. Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away. Ali closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Good leg kick by Noriega. A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target. Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ali throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range. Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Ali only half commits. Ali with a hook. Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily. Noriega tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ali misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Noriega scores with a nice head shot. Noriega slips a straight right by Ali. Ali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it. Ali throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it. Noriega throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem. This has been an exciting period of action! Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali checks a leg kick. Noriega looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely. Noriega checks a leg kick. Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it. Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. Noriega slips under a jab. Ali thuds his shin into the meat of Noriega's side. Noriega swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it. Ali with a jab. Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it. Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage! Ali drives through and clinches with Noriega against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali. Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Noriega lands an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ali. As Ali backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Ali manages to avoid it all. Noriega misses with a low kick. Noriega misses with a wild body shot. Ali dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ali misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Ali connects with a solid leg kick. Ali wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range. Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage! Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A left lands for Noriega. Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega. Noriega misses with a straight left. The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though. Ali checks the leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride. Noriega connects with an inside leg kick. Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ali tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it. Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ali lands with a light punch inside. Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ali. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Noriega working aggressively here.
Ali blocks an elbow strike. A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega. Ali scores with a nice hook to the head. Noriega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not. A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali. Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but Ali blocks with his arms.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head. Ali lands with a light punch inside. Ali lands a shot to the body. Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ali lands a shoulder strike. Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ali blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land. Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ali gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ali lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round. I think Noriega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega! After winning the bout, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Daley (ranked 148 p4p, 119 weight class) and Brak Maugøn (ranked 23 p4p, 19 weight class). Daley comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston blaring out of the sound system. Maugøn has chosen Save Yourself as his entrance music. Brak Maugøn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Daley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brak Maugøn! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daley misses with a looping right. Daley tries to bum rush Maugøn with a series of wild strikes but Maugøn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Daley checks a leg kick. Daley throws an off balance right hand
and Maugøn counters with a lovely shot to the body. Daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maugøn digs a good body shot into Daley's ribs. Maugøn swinging wildly here.
Daley throws a leg kick that is checked and Maugøn counters with a nice body kick. Maugøn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. It looks like Conor Daley has been cut. Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn unleashes a big counter combination but Daley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daley throws a low kick but Maugøn moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A slow jab from Daley misses its intended target. Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Daley slips the punch. Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Nice shot lands for Daley. Daley scores with a nice strike. A clash of legs there as Maugøn blocks the low kick. Maugøn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Daley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Daley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Daley throws out a loose jab but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it. Maugøn is trying to counter with his kicks. An inside leg kick lands from Daley. Maugøn misses with an uppercut. Daley saw that one coming. Daley slips a jab and a cross from Maugøn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Daley throws a right hand that misses
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut. A swing and a miss from Daley. Maugøn lands with a nice body kick. Daley is breathing heavily. Maugøn drops Daley with a huge uppercut! Daley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Maugøn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn! A victorious Brak Maugøn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Reynolds (ranked 5 p4p, 73 weight class) and Quân Lê (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Quân Lê has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cole Reynolds's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab lands there for Lê. Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range. Lê throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it. Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away. Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage! Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Reynolds in the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch lands to the side of Reynolds 's head but he takes it in his stride. Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lê attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away. Lê just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReynolds. Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lê lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds. Lê scores with a nice head shot. Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards. Lê jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye. Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reynolds throws a head kick that misses. Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê. The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lê clinches. Lê working aggressively here.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside. Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses. Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head. Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lê lands with a right to the head. Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds. A shot in the inside from Lê. Lê tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê. Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land. Reynolds lands with a right to the head. Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land. Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not. Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch. Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lê fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A swing and a miss from Reynolds. Lê cracks Reynolds with a good jab. Reynolds staying out of range there. Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand. Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lê clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage. Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. I was talking to Reynolds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards. Reynolds blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds. Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê. Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lê. Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a head kick that drops Lê to the mat! Lê scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Lê is rocked! Lê with a hook. Lê works Reynolds's body with a nice hook. Lê thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Lê works the jab nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds. Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head. Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lê pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Reynolds prevents a body shot from Lê. Reynolds throws a head punch that misses. Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê lands a left hand.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it. Lê misses with a leg kick. Lê lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê misses with a wild body shot. Lê digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target. Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lê. Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lê is looking to land body kicks. Reynolds throws a head kick that misses. Lê darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê. Lê has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reynolds seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lê can turn it around. Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê. Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reynolds lands with a left to the head. Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards. Reynolds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A shot in the inside from Reynolds. Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Lê forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches. Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds. Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow. Lê digs a right hand underneath Reynolds's ribcage. Reynolds let out a lung full of air as it connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards. Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lê throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range. Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses. Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch. A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land. Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Lê circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Lê throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range. Lê throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range. Reynolds tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lê manages to circle out of the way. Lê tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch. Lê takes a shot to the head. Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê. Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch. Reynolds tries to circle away but Lê has him pinned against the cage. Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow. Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow. Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow. Reynolds misses with some punches.
Lê misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê. Lê misses with the head strike.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses. Lê throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê. A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê. Reynolds working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land. Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards. Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Lê wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lê lands with a light punch inside. Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Lê prevents a body shot from Reynolds. Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê. A short right from Reynolds on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê. A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds. Reynolds working aggressively here.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow. Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage. Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Reynolds. Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds. Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lê lands a left hand.
Reynolds lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lê. Reynolds lands a left hand.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds. Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lê. Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lê misses with a hook from the clinch. Reynolds lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards. Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê. Reynolds gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Lê lands a body punch. Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow. Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê. Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lês head. Lê breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand. Lê looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range. Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lê scores with a body shot.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily. Lê is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs. Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cole Reynolds did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Back to the action! Lê staying out of range there. Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds. Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range. Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lê lands with a good body shot. Nice shot lands for Lê. Lê lands a jab. Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lê gets a clinch. Reynolds lands an uppercut. Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside. Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lê misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside. Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch. Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lê backwards. Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lê is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê. Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lê prevents a body shot from Reynolds. Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds. Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reynolds lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lê takes a shot to the head. Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds. A short right from Lê on the inside. Lê lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds. Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Reynolds lands an uppercut. Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds. Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lê wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Reynolds 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. Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lê moves out of range of the strikes. Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lê connects with a high kick. Lê closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lê lands a body punch. A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside. Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds. Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Reynolds misses the jab. Reynolds blocks a leg kick. Lê lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lê lands a jab. Reynolds slips under a jab from Lê. A low kick lands for Lê.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming. Lê punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch. Lê throws a body shot but no joy. Lê throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily. Reynolds throws a counter high kick but Lê was just alert enough to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Lê. Lê dips to his left and cracks Reynolds with an uppercut! Lê closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynolds misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lê blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê. Lê misses with a short punch on the inside. Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards. Lê misses with a short punch on the inside. Reynolds gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Lê.
Lê working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards. Lê works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches. Reynolds blocking some punches.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage. Reynolds lands with a left to the head. Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê scores with a hook to the body. Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Reynolds. Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch. Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. Lê breaks the clinch.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lê rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Reynolds lands with a right to the head. Reynolds lands a nice uppercut. Lê throws a head punch that misses. Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Lê blocking some punches.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê. Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds works on Lê's body with a couple of short punches. Lê wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Reynolds. Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Lê. Lê lands an uppercut. Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lê. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards. Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body. Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Reynolds throws a head punch that misses. Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê lands a shot to the body. Reynolds tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cole Reynolds. I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:50
The fight is ruled a draw! Cole Reynolds retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latrobe Arundel (ranked 1 p4p, 75 weight class) and Luc Gagnon (ranked 1 p4p, 12 weight class). Arundel comes into the arena with Shook Ones blaring out of the sound system. Gagnon has chosen Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) as his entrance music. Luc Gagnon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latrobe Arundel! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luc Gagnon! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gagnon misses with a low kick as Arundel jumps back. Gagnon throws a jab when Arundel was well out of range. Arundel swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut. Arundel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gagnon on the side of the head. It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut. Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arundel throws out the jab. Arundel moves forwards but Gagnon connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gagnon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Arundel takes a kick to the side of the head. Arundel cracks Gagnon with an open hand slap. Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arundel misses with a body kick. Gagnon misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arundel moves out of range of the strikes. Gagnon lands the left hand. Arundel swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Arundel misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand. Gagnon throws a nice inside leg kick. Arundel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gagnon's hands. Gagnon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Gagnon misses and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gagnon scores with a sloppy right hand. Arundel should have avoided that one. Gagnon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A big left from Gagnon misses. Arundel half committed to a counter leg kick. Arundel misses with a straight left. A nice leg kick from Gagnon, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arundel lands a right hook to the body.
Arundel thows a left - swing and a miss! Gagnon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Arundel feints and then cracks Gagnon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gagnon down. Gagnon cracks Arundel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Arundel takes a body punch but keeps moving. Arundel blocks a jab. Gagnon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arundel cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs. Arundel swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon moves out of range of the body kick. Arundel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gagnon drops his hands momentarily and Arundel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. That has opened up Luc Gagnon's cut even more. Gagnon jabs Arundel right on the nose. Arundel blinks but takes it well. Gagnon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arundel. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arundel. A jab from Gagnon does it's job there. Arundel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagnon throws out the jab. Arundel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Arundel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Arundel goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Arundel tries to bum rush Gagnon with a series of wild strikes but Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gagnon feints a counter leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Gagnon. Arundel blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arundel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gagnon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Gagnon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arundel slips under a jab from Gagnon. Arundel misses with a left hand letting Gagnon counter with a right hand. Arundel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet. Arundel throwing a counter right hand but Gagnon manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Gagnon. Gagnon lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Gagnon catches Arundel right on the button with a cross. Arundel checks a low kick from Gagnon. A quick step to the side and Arundel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Arundel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arundel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon. Gagnon throws a front kick aimed at Arundel's knee but Arundel avoids it well. An inside leg kick lands from Gagnon. Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Arundel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arundel thinks about countering with a body kick. A good leg kick by Gagnon. Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon cracks Arundel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arundel moves away. Arundel cracks Gagnon with a good jab. A slow jab from Arundel misses its intended target. Arundel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gagnon counters with a thumping low kick. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arundel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gagnon connects with the punch. Gagnon throws a quick inside leg kick. Arundel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gagnon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gagnon throws a leg kick but Arundel checks it. Gagnon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arundel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arundel throws a half hearted mid kick. Arundel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Arundel takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses. Arundel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gagnon connects with an inside leg kick. A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Arundel's defenses. Gagnon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arundel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gagnon lands a slapping body shot.
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! Gagnon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gagnon connects with a jab. Gagnon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gagnon misses with a leg kick and Arundel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gagnon is lucky that one didn't land flush. The cut above Luc Gagnon's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Luc Gagnon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arundel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Gagnon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arundel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gagnon cracks a nice hook into Arundel's ribs. Gagnon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arundel. Gagnon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arundel misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming. Arundel misses the shot to the body. Gagnon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Gagnon lands with a good body shot. Gagnon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Arundel misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Arundel misses with a left hand and Gagnon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arundel's knee momentarily. Arundel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss! Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gagnon. That's going to slow Arundel down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arundel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel moves out of range as Gagnon strikes. Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon. Arundel staying out of range there. Gagnon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arundel counters with a nice kick to the body. A jab from Gagnon misses. A little feinted left hand from Arundel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arundel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Arundel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arundel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gagnon counters with a low kick, right behind Arundel 's knee. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon. A slow jab from Arundel misses its intended target. Arundel throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Arundel misses with a body kick. Gagnon connects with a jab. Nice shot by Gagnon. A nice leg kick lands there from Gagnon. A lazy left from Gagnon finds it's target. Arundel lands the left hand. Gagnon feints and then cracks Arundel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arundel down. Gagnon throws a leg kick letting Arundel counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet. Gagnon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arundel is able to avoid easily. Gagnon avoids the head kick by Arundel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arundel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it. A low kick lands for Gagnon.
Gagnon connects with an inside leg kick. Gagnon lands a jab to the nose. Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Arundel slips the punch. Arundel is looking to score with low kicks. Gagnon misses with a hook
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arundel looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely. Gagnon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arundel checks it well. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arundel - that will leave a mark!
Arundel misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gagnon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arundel is able to avoid easily. Gagnon throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it. It looked like Arundel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gagnon. Nice shot by Gagnon. Gagnon throws a nice inside leg kick. Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range. Arundel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arundel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Luc Gagnon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it. Arundel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gagnon just manages to avoid it. Gagnon looks to land a left hand but Arundel moved out of range nicely. Arundel looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arundel 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. Gagnon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arundel. That did some damage! Arundel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gagnon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arundels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target. Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arundel thinks about countering with a body kick. Arundel misses the jab. Gagnon lands a jab to the head.
Arundel throws a leg kick that is checked and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gagnon blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arundel looks for the body kick but Gagnon saw that one coming. Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Arundel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon. Gagnon throws a jab when Arundel was well out of range. Arundel blocks a head kick by Gagnon.
An attempted straight right counter from Arundel misses the target. Gagnon moves out of range of the strikes. Gagnon misses with a looping right. Gagnon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon tries a quick counter leg kick but Arundel is wise to it. Arundel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arundel scores with a kick to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A chopping leg kick lands by Gagnon. Arundel missing with a left hand there. Gagnon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Luc Gagnon just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Arundel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arundel with a jab. Arundel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arundel moves out of range as Gagnon strikes. Gagnon scores with a punch to the head. Arundel misses with a jab to the body
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arundel throws a lazy body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gagnon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arundel. Arundel circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Arundel throws a body shot but no joy. Gagnon throws a leg kick but Arundel sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arundel misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arundel lands with an uppercut that bounces Gagnon off the cage and back into range. Gagnon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arundel lands a jab. A big right from Arundel misses. Arundel misses with a lunging right hand
and Gagnon counters with a lovely shot to the body. Arundel looks to throw a body kick and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Arundel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Arundel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Arundel tries to land a body kick and Gagnon counters with an inside leg kick. Gagnon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arundel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Arundel throws a head kick that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! A slapping leg kick lands for Gagnon.
Arundel misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming. Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arundel moves away. Luc Gagnon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gagnon misses with a straight right. Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Arundel. A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target. Arundel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gagnon avoids it. Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arundel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luc Gagnon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Latrobe Arundel! Latrobe Arundel retains his middleweight title! Latrobe Arundel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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