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CFC 437: DeSilva vs Holmes Jr PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elay Arson (ranked 4211 p4p, 20979 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 474 p4p, 628 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ALIEN WEAPONRY - Kai Tangata. Orsic has chosen KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elay Arson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arson throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arson throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arson 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.
Arson moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arson.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Arson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic blocks a head kick by Arson.
Arson misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Arson misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson throws an off balance right hand
and Arson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arson throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Arson misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arson on the side of the head.
Orsic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orsic throws a shot to the body.
Orsic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arson was covering up waiting for the punch and Orsic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arson slows the pace down in half guard.
Arson is trying to control the action in half guard but Orsic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orsic looking for submissions off his back.
Arson is looking to take a break and control but Orsic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic tries to get to full guard but Arson has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arson in particular looking to stall.
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arson trying to pass the guard but Orsic defending well.
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Orsic is looking for a sweep. Arson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orsic!
Orsic is looking to improve his position but Arson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arson controlling from the full mount.
Arson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orsic is looking to improve his position but Arson isn't that keen on the idea.
Arson controlling from mount.
Orsic prevents Arson from taking his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arson looking to control but Orsic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elay Arson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arson manages to avoid it.
Arson misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arson lands with a nice body punch.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arson throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Arson cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Arson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Arson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic tries to clinch but Arson is having none of it.
Elay Arson is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up with Arson, looking for a takedown. Orsic pushes Arson against the cage but Arson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arson throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Arson lands.
Arson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsic in his tracks.
Orsic slips a jab from Arson.
Arson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arson with a body shot.
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Orsic wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy.
Arson wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy.
Arson is trying to stand back up but Orsic is controlling him
Arson is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arson keeps working.
Arson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arson gets full guard.
Arson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Arson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
Orsic is still trying to improve position.
Arson wants to sweep but no luck.
Orsic advances position into side control!
Arson is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Orsic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson is looking to reverse the position.
Orsic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orsic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Orsic trying to control the position but Arson is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arson is trying to improve his position.
Orsic trying to control the position but Arson is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elay Arson 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!
A jab from Arson misses.
Orsic throws the left hand but Arson avoids the punch easily.
Orsic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arson misses with a straight right.
Arson throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Orsic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orsic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Orsic to counter with a crisp jab.
Arson misses the shot to the body.
Arson lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic cracks Arson with an open hand slap.
Orsic swings for the body but Arson moves out of range.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arson throws out the jab.
Arson misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Elay Arson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arson misses the jab.
Orsic blocks a head kick by Arson.
Orsic lands a jab to Arson's midsection.
Orsic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Orsic throws the left hand but Arson avoids the punch easily.
Orsic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orsic.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arson missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsic scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arson misses with a hook.
Arson misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arson misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
Orsic throws a lazy right hand but Arson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arson moves away.
Arson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arson misses with a looping left.
Arson throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Orsic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arson loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Arson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsic throws out the jab.
Arson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson slips a straight right by Orsic.
Arson misses with an uppercut.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arson.
Arson throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arson manages to avoid it.
Arson lands a nice shot that snaps Orsic's head back.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Orsic tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arson loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Arson.
Orsic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arson with a body shot.
Arson scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsic throws a hook but Arson avoids it easily.
Arson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsic cracks Arson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Arson.
Orsic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elay Arson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Orsic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elay Arson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Elay Arson made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 3846 p4p, 2015 weight class) and Dez Havok (ranked 444 p4p, 251 weight class). Durnin comes into the arena with I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's blaring out of the sound system. Naoise Durnin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dez Havok!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin clinches up against the cage.
Havok working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Durnin.
Durnin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durnin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durnin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durnin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Havok's face.
 It looks like Dez Havok has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durnin.
Durnin lands with a left to the head.
Durnin misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Durnin.
Havok looks winded!
Havok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havok has a couple of punches blocked by Durnin.
Havok wants to break free but Durnin has control.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durnin digs a right hand underneath Havok's ribcage. Havok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durnin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durnin pushes Havok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Durnin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Havok's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Havok backwards.
A short uppercut from Durnin.
Durnin lands an elbow that stopped Havok in his tracks for a moment.
Havok managing to block the knees to the body from Durnin.
Durnin tries to land a knee to the head but Havok blocks with his arms.
Havok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Havok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durnin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durnin sends Havok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Durnin is motioning to the referee to let Havok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Havok is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durnin shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Havok takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Durnin sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Havok bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naoise Durnin!
Naoise Durnin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brando Reigns (ranked 4317 p4p, 3529 weight class) and Cayden Cadman (ranked 478 p4p, 411 weight class). Reigns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tragedy. Cayden Cadman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brando Reigns's chin.
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brando Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cadman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Cadman .
Reigns throws the left hand but Cadman avoids the punch easily.
Reigns shoots in for a double leg but Cadman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cadman stuns Reigns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Reigns didn't see that one coming.
Cadman digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Cadman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman lands a jab to the nose.
Cadman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cadman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman with a hook.
Reigns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cadman is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cadman avoid being mounted?
Cadman is defending against the submission attempts here by Reigns.
Cadman makes his way to full guard, as Reigns worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns looking to sit in guard and control but Cadman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cadman escapes and throws Reigns's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reigns is looking for a sweep.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cadman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reigns is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cadman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reigns is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadman is just riding it out for now. Reigns eventually gives up the hold.
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reigns or perhaps it was just good defense by Cadman , which made it look bad.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadman circles away.
Good leg kick by Cadman .
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Reigns shoots in.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Cadman .
Cadman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cadman .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns wants a takedown.
Cadman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reigns can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cadman lands a right hand.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
Reigns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
Cadman misses with a knee strike.
Cadman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Reigns tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman slowing the pace effectively.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Cadman finds it's target.
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Cadman forces Reigns back against the cage and clinches.
Cadman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cadman tries to land a knee to the head but Reigns blocks with his arms.
Cadman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reigns takes one to the side of the head.
Cadman drives through and clinches with Reigns against the cage.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
Cadman pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman pulls Reigns in to control the position.
Cadman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reigns's guard.
Cadman controlling from the top position.
My spies in Underground New York (Semi-private) inform me that Cadman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reigns is looking for a triangle here but Cadman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reigns tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Reigns is trying to improve his position.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cayden Cadman has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Cadman blocks a jab.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Cadman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cadman lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Cadman had a free shot at his head there.
 Reigns is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Reigns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cadman avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns seems to have got his legs back now.
Cadman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cadman pinned against the cage. Cadman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reigns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cadman .
Reigns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reigns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cadman with the inside leg kick.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cadman .
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Cadman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reigns defends it well.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Reigns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cadman defends well and Reigns ends up having to push Cadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cadman after a bit of a struggle.
Cadman is pressed up against the cage. Reigns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cadman scores with a hook.
Cadman 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.
Cayden Cadman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cadman pounces like a tiger and cracks Reigns with a vicious hook! Reigns is down but not out! Cadman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cayden Cadman !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1940 p4p, 1926 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 259 p4p, 257 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith slips under a jab from Knox.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Smith's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox misses the jab.
Smith avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Knox has a takedown stuffed.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith slips under a jab from Knox.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Knox has been working on his balance at Alpha Brasil, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Knox avoids the body shot from Smith.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox scores with a jab.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Smith works over Knox with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Knox trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Knox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Knox working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Knox controlling the pace for now.
Knox avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Knox throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Knox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Knox sits in half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Knox's head back.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Smith.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith jabs at Knox's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knox's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Knox is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox is rocked!
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knox wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith passes into half guard.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Knox quite badly. Knox pulls Smith in close trying to recover. Smith postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Knox on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Knox doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
In defeat, Beta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rivers (ranked 677 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Steven Petersen (ranked 89 p4p, 298 weight class). Tom Rivers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Petersen's chin.
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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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Petersen is looking to clinch.
Petersen clinches with his opponent.
Petersen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Petersen stalling against the cage.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen forces Rivers back against the cage and clinches.
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivers is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Petersen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Rivers.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen misses with a low kick as Rivers jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Petersen.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petersen with a nice calf kick.
Petersen slips a jab from Rivers.
Petersen clinches up against the cage.
Petersen trying to stall but Rivers improves his position.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Petersen as the two fighters clinch.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Rivers tries to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling the position.
Petersen slows down the pace here.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivers is keeping busy.
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Petersen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petersen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a leg kick that knocks Petersen off balance momentarily.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Petersen clinches with his opponent.
Petersen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petersen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rivers up against the cage.
Petersen has Rivers pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersen.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers is trying to push Petersen away but Petersen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Petersen has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Good work by Rivers as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Petersen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen wants to clinch.
Rivers is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen dominated that round.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rivers misses with a leg kick
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers thumps Petersen with a low kick.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petersen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Rivers.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivers swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Petersen tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Rivers misses.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a two punch combination.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petersen misses with a double jab
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves away
and Rivers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petersen throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Petersen wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Tom Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen slips under a jab from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Petersen misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Petersen lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
Petersen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivers.
Rivers throws a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Petersen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rivers tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Petersen connects with the punch.
Petersen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Petersen.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen clinches.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen gets a clinch.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersen misses.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen looking to stall.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Rivers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rivers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Rivers.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Rivers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers connects with a crisp jab.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Petersen scores with a decent looking hook.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen jabs at Rivers's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Petersen's body.
Rivers thows a body kick. Petersen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers tried to counter with a leg kick but Petersen avoided it.
Petersen throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Petersen.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Rivers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen slips under a jab from Rivers.
Petersen tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivers. That snapped Petersen's head back.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.
Petersen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersen tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Rivers slips under a jab from Petersen.
Rivers lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Petersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Petersen jabs at Rivers's body.
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Petersen throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Petersen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Rivers tenderised Petersen's leg. Petersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a nice leg kick.
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick
and Rivers counters with a good low kick that Petersen was not able to check.
Rivers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Tom Rivers.
I think Rivers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Rivers!
In his post fight interview, Tom Rivers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 538 p4p, 1522 weight class) and William Snowdon (ranked 80 p4p, 210 weight class). McDonnell comes to the cage accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. This should be fireworks!
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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 43 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowdon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonnell is trying to defend but Snowdon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snowdon wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
McDonnell keeping hold of Snowdon's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonnell trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowdon.
McDonnell wants to control but Snowdon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonnell won't allow Snowdon to pass to mount.
Snowdon content to control rather than advance.
Snowdon is keen to just control but McDonnell is a slippery customer.
McDonnell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snowdon passes McDonnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonnell wants to improve his position but Snowdon is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snowdon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonnell defends it well.
Snowdon is pressing down on McDonnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonnell is holding on for now.
Snowdon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
Snowdon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
Snowdon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonnell sees it coming and defends easily.
Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snowdon prevents McDonnell from improving his position.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't.
Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
Snowdon is looking for a kimura but McDonnell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowdon to get the leverage.
Snowdon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowdon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDonnell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDonnell shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Snowdon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snowdon fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snowdon.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Snowdon checks it
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Snowdon checks it.
Snowdon is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cory McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut
and Snowdon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snowdon shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonnell tries to sprawl out of it but Snowdon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snowdon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonnell defends it nicely.
McDonnell leaves Snowdon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snowdon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snowdon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snowdon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDonnell enables Snowdon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDonnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonnell is looking to stand back up but Snowdon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDonnell.
William Snowdon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snowdon is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonnell frees his head quite easily.
Snowdon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McDonnell turns into him and now he's in Snowdon's guard.
McDonnell stays in close to Snowdon's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonnell defends it easily.
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snowdon working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
McDonnell throwing strikes but missing.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snowdon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonnell is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowdon looking for a guillotine here but McDonnell defends easily.
McDonnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowdon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonnell has managed to get both his arms back between Snowdon's legs - danger averted.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell throwing strikes from guard but Snowdon blocks nicely.
McDonnell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Snowdon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Snowdon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Snowdon closes the distance and clinches up with McDonnell, looking for a takedown. Snowdon pushes McDonnell against the cage but McDonnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Snowdon with that takedown attempt.
It looked like McDonnell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snowdon.
Cory McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon shoots for a takedown but McDonnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snowdon looks for a takedown but McDonnell sprawls well.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Snowdon moved away.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snowdon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Snowdon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Snowdon 's knee.
Snowdon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonnell!
Snowdon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snowdon working away.
Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowdon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonnell is not content to let Snowdon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell gets full guard.
McDonnell trying to control the position here.
McDonnell wants to get back to his feet but Snowdon passes into half guard.
Snowdon trying to mount his opponent but McDonnell defends it.
McDonnell is staying active underneath Snowdon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snowdon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep. Snowdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
Snowdon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McDonnell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). William Snowdon!
A victorious William Snowdon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 773 p4p, 520 weight class) and Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 111 p4p, 79 weight class). Sobieski comes to the cage accompanied by Karnivool - Lifelike. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sobieski thows a leg kick but Proudhon checks it
and Proudhon counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieski throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Proudhon counter with a right hand.
Proudhon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobieski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobieski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Proudhon avoids it really well and circles away.
Proudhon jabs Sobieski right on the nose. Sobieski blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon swings for the body but Sobieski moves out of range.
Proudhon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sobieski thuds his shin into the meat of Proudhon's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Sobieski.
Sobieski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudhon.
Sobieski darts in looking for a takedown but Proudhon gets double underhooks and turns Sobieski into the cage.
Sobieski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieski controls his hands.
Proudhon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieski controls his hands.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudhon has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieski.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobieski.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from Sobieski.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Proudhon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sobieski tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Sobieski back against the cage.
Proudhon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
A low kick from Sobieski misses
and Proudhon counters with a stiff right hand.
Proudhon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudhon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Proudhon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Proudhon throws a hook to the side of Sobieski's head but Sobieski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobieski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudhon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobieski.
Proudhon working a defensive guard here.
Sobieski cracks Proudhon with a solid left hand.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Proudhon keeps moving.
Sobieski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobieski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Proudhon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobieski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proudhon trying to keep a closed guard but Sobieski is proving a slippery customer.
Proudhon keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobieski throws a nice looking combination but Proudhon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Proudhon misses.
Sobieski lands a really nice looking cross but Proudhon seems unphased.
Sobieski moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobieski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Proudhon sprawls and moves away.
Sobieski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Proudhon! But no joy.
Sobieski misses with a right hand
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Proudhon lands a left and a right that send Sobieski crashing to the mat, dazed. Proudhon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sobieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Proudhon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sobieski backs off Proudhon throws a huge counter combo but Sobieski manages to avoid it all.
Sobieski misses the jab.
Proudhon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
Sobieski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Proudhon moves out of range of the body kick.
Proudhon misses with a straight left.
Proudhon misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobieski.
Proudhon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Proudhon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proudhon slips under a jab.
Sobieski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Proudhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobieski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudhon scores with a hook to the body. Sobieski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Proudhon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sobieski misses with a hook
and Proudhon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobieski scores with a punch to the head.
Proudhon just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sobieski misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Proudhon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sobieski throws a hook to the side of Proudhon's head but Proudhon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proudhon scores with a punch to the head.
Sobieski misses with a takedown attempt - Proudhon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Proudhon misses the target.
Sobieski throws out a loose jab but Proudhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon throws a shot from downtown. Sobieski moves away and avoids it.
Sobieski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Sobieski backs off Proudhon throws a huge counter combo but Sobieski manages to avoid it all.
Sobieski misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudhon misses with a right hand
letting Sobieski counter with a right hand.
Sobieski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Proudhon misses with a hook.
Sobieski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Proudhon loads up on a big right hand but Sobieski slips the punch.
Proudhon throws the left hand but Sobieski avoids the punch easily.
Proudhon misses with a wild body shot.
Proudhon tests Sobieski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sobieski tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon lands a right hook to the body.
Proudhon misses with a hook.
Proudhon tests Sobieski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieski walks straight into a right hand from Proudhon - that's dropped him! Proudhon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sobieski from any more punishment! Sobieski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
A relieved looking Pierre Joseph Proudhon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Keskinen (ranked 2621 p4p, 289 weight class) and Karol Orlowski (ranked 316 p4p, 37 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veikko Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keskinen clinches up with Orlowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Orlowski working hard to break the clinch.
Keskinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keskinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Orlowski blocks with his arms.
Keskinen stops a takedown attempt from Orlowski.
Orlowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlowski managing to block the knees to the body from Keskinen.
Orlowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orlowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keskinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veikko Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Orlowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski wants to break free but Keskinen has control.
A frustrated look appears on Orlowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keskinen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlowski.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but Orlowski blocks it.
Keskinen pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orlowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keskinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orlowski momentarily.
Orlowski throws a body punch but Keskinen moves out of range.
Keskinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinen throws out a powerful jab.
Keskinen lands a jab to the nose.
Orlowski throws a leg kick
and Keskinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keskinen lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen thuds a left hand into Orlowski's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Keskinen misses with a straight right.
Orlowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Keskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keskinen misses with a jab to the body
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keskinen defends it nicely.
Orlowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keskinen is fending him off so far but Orlowski persists. Nope, Keskinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlowski has Keskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keskinen fails to land.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski blocks the elbow strike.
Keskinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlowski controls his hands.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlowski breaks the clinch.
Keskinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlowski tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage.
Orlowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keskinen to keep the fight standing.
Orlowski managing to block the knees to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen can't find room to land a body shot as Orlowski controls the action.
Orlowski working hard to break the clinch.
Orlowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Keskinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keskinen tries a body shot but Orlowski blocks it.
Orlowski missing with knees to the body.
Keskinen trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen trying to land knees to the body.
Orlowski manages to break the clinch.
Keskinen looks to throw the jab but Orlowski is out of range.
Orlowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orlowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keskinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen trying to control the position but instead, Orlowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Keskinen into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orlowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keskinen walks away with a smile on his face. Orlowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keskinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskinen. Orlowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Keskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Orlowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlowski breaks from the clinch.
Orlowski has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Keskinen.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlowski avoiding damage as Keskinen throws knees to the body.
Keskinen is leaning against Orlowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlowskis head.
Keskinen missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keskinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski wants to break free but Keskinen has control.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlowski avoids it.
Orlowski breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Keskinen. No joy for Orlowski on that attempt.
Keskinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Keskinen throws a hook but Orlowski avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski fails with the takedown.
Orlowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskinen.
Keskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Veikko Keskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Orlowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veikko Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Orlowski.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orlowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskinen lands a nice elbow.
Orlowski is trying to pull guard but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands an elbow just above Orlowski 's eye.
Orlowski looking for a takedown.
Keskinen landing knees to the body.
Keskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orlowski can do to turn this around?
Keskinen tries a body shot but Orlowski blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keskinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlowski.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlowski backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orlowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Orlowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keskinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keskinen looking to throw knees to the head but Orlowski is blocking nicely.
Keskinen trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski blocks a body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but Orlowski blocks it.
Keskinen tries to throw a body punch but Orlowski avoids it by throwing Keskinen back against the cage.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orlowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keskinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlowski leaning against his opponent.
Keskinen slows down the pace here.
Keskinen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keskinen misses with an elbow strike.
Veikko Keskinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands an elbow inside.
Orlowski can't find room to land a body shot as Keskinen controls the action.
Orlowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlowski goes for a double leg but Keskinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keskinen continues to drive forward.
A shot to the liver by Keskinen. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskinen throws a lazy right hand but Orlowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Keskinen tries to clinch but Orlowski moves out of range.
Orlowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keskinen pinned against the cage. Keskinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keskinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen 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!
Keskinen instigates a clinch.
Orlowski tries to pull guard but Keskinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Orlowski drops back down to his feet.
Orlowski managing to block the knees to the body from Keskinen.
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keskinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karol Orlowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keskinen, as that shot connected.
Keskinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Orlowski off the cage and back into range.
Veikko Keskinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Keskinen forces Orlowski back against the cage and clinches.
Keskinen tries to work over Orlowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keskinen is pressed up against the cage. Orlowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keskinen down to the mat. Keskinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keskinen swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlowski moves away.
Orlowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Keskinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen misses with a hook to the body
and Orlowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orlowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keskinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Veikko Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Orlowski.
Orlowski rushes Keskinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keskinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlowski avoids the damage to the body.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keskinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlowski in his tracks.
Orlowski has managed to clinch.
Orlowski trying to land knees to the body.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keskinen working Orlowski over with knees to the body.
Orlowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orlowski's defenses.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keskinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orlowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlowski avoids the damage to the body.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Orlowski blocks with his arms.
Orlowski is trying to drag Keskinen to the mat but Keskinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keskinen misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keskinen misses with the head strike.
Keskinen leaning against his opponent.
Orlowski working Keskinen over with knees to the body.
Orlowski tries to pull guard but Keskinen won't allow it.
Orlowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
Keskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orlowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orlowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keskinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski gets tackled into the cage by Keskinen. Keskinen maintains the clinch.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Veikko Keskinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlowski manages to break the clinch.
Orlowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown but Keskinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orlowski moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keskinen is looking to clinch.
Keskinen darts in and clinches Orlowski up against the cage.
Orlowski pulls Keskinen into guard.
Keskinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlowski is retaining full guard.
Orlowski is trying to keep Keskinen in close.
Karol Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keskinen controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Keskinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keskinen, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Keskinen!
After winning the bout, Veikko Keskinen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 264 p4p, 579 weight class) and Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 47 p4p, 86 weight class). Settakian Fett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro Jr works Fett's body with a nice hook.
El Toro Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fett. That did some damage!
Fett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Toro Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Toro Jr loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Toro Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
El Toro Jr swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett tries to move into range but El Toro Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr throws a front kick that sends Fett stumbling back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Fett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Fett moved away.
El Toro Jr throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Toro Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett throws a big counter combination but El Toro Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Toro Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fett.
El Toro Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro Jr misses with a body punch
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
Fett throws a big counter combination but El Toro Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
El Toro Jr throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings El Toro Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by El Toro Jr. That's going to slow Fett down.
El Toro Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, El Toro Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Toro Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro Jr tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing El Toro Jr back against the cage.
Fett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett tries to pull guard but El Toro Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Settakian Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El Toro Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Toro Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as El Toro Jr controls his hands.
El Toro Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Toro Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
El Toro Jr misses with an elbow strike.
El Toro Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fett.
Fett prevents a body shot from El Toro Jr.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Toro Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Fett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
El Toro Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro Jr's elbow.
El Toro Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett drags the fight down to the ground.
El Toro Jr advances position into side control!
Fett can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro Jr is staying tight to Fett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fett wants to control but El Toro Jr postures up.
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!
Fett gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett actively working from the bottom here.
Fett is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
El Toro Jr lands with a hook. Fett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Toro Jr misses the shot to the body.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Toro Jr misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
El Toro Jr throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
El Toro Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fett ducks right into an uppercut from El Toro Jr.
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by El Toro Jr.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
El Toro Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from El Toro Jr.
Fett throws a big counter combination but El Toro Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
El Toro Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fett blocks a low kick nicely.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Toro Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Fett moved away.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
El Toro Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr forces Fett back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from El Toro Jr.
Fett jumps guard.
El Toro Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro Jr pushes down on Fett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
El Toro Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Fett is defending well.
El Toro Jr is looking to advance position but Fett won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett is refusing to be controlled, as El Toro Jr sits in half guard.
Fett looking for submissions off his back.
El Toro Jr is trying to control. Fett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fett trying to control here.
El Toro Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fett trying to control but El Toro Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fett manages to get to full guard.
El Toro Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Toro Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett.
Fett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Toro Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Toro Jr misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. El Toro Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot.
El Toro Jr misses with a double jab
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
El Toro Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. El Toro Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick which misses Fett's front leg but catches the back leg as Fett tries to avoid it.
Fett blocks the body kick.
El Toro Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
Fett tries to keep at a distance but El Toro Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to work over El Toro Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fett slips under a jab.
El Toro Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro Jr.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
El Toro Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fett off balance momentarily.
El Toro Jr thows a body kick. Fett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
El Toro Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from El Toro Jr misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Toro Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet.
El Toro Jr throws a front kick aimed at Fett's knee but Fett avoids it well.
As El Toro Jr looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but El Toro Jr just gets out of the way.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot.
El Toro Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fett has had enough of the clinch but El Toro Jr keeps him there for the moment.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fett manages to break the clinch.
El Toro Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Fett blocks a leg kick.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from El Toro Jr.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Toro Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Toro Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr thows a leg kick but Fett checks it
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Toro Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fett prevents a body shot from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr pushes Fett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
El Toro Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fett manages to break the clinch.
That kick from El Toro Jr tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
El Toro Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Toro Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance.
El Toro Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
El Toro Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
El Toro Jr loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Toro Jr connects with a body shot.
El Toro Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett slips a straight right by El Toro Jr.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
El Toro Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
El Toro Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
El Toro Jr misses the jab.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Toro Jr wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
Fett throws a big counter combination but El Toro Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
El Toro Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. El Toro Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick which misses Fett's front leg but catches the back leg as Fett tries to avoid it.
El Toro Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Toro Jr is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick from El Toro Jr.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Jr.
Fett slips under a jab from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has El Toro Jr backing up. El Toro Jr nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Toro Jr tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr instigates a clinch.
Fett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fett as El Toro Jr tries to tie him up.
Fett tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
Fett tries to work over El Toro Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Toro Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Toro Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El Toro Jr prevents Fett from breaking the clinch.
Fett manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fett. That did some damage!
El Toro Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fett is out of range and El Toro Jr settles back down.
El Toro Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fett.
El Toro Jr connects with a body shot that sends Fett's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro Jr tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
Fett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
El Toro Jr wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fett 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.
El Toro Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr instigates a clinch.
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
El Toro Jr blocking some punches.
Fett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fett lands a shoulder strike.
Fett decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr passes into half guard.
Fett trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr wants to pass to mount but Fett is defending the position.
El Toro Jr controlling the action here.
Fett actively working from the bottom here.
El Toro Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fett is just riding it out for now. El Toro Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Fett actively working from the bottom here.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ceaser El Toro Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro Jr in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that El Toro Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Toro Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Toro Jr feints and then cracks Fett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fett down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El Toro Jr lands the left hand.
El Toro Jr works Fett's body with a nice hook.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
El Toro Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
El Toro Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Fett seems unphased.
El Toro Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fett off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro Jr misses with a looping right.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
El Toro Jr lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceaser El Toro Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Toro Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceaser El Toro Jr!
Ceaser El Toro Jr is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Ceaser El Toro Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 99 p4p, 361 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 18 p4p, 60 weight class). DeSilva comes into the arena with Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) blaring out of the sound system. Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Holmes Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but DeSilva won't allow it.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes Jr pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is trying to drag DeSilva to the mat but DeSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Holmes Jr improves position.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeSilva prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Holmes Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes Jr tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holmes Jr can turn it around.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSilva smiles and moves away.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva forces Holmes Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
DeSilva tries to score with a low kick but Holmes Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Holmes Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but DeSilva steps away.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeSilva lunges at Holmes Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes Jr's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.
Holmes Jr gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Holmes Jr cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes Jr.
DeSilva stalling.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeSilva cracks Holmes Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmes Jr cracks DeSilva with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes Jr backing up. Holmes Jr nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
DeSilva rushes Holmes Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but DeSilva stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard.
DeSilva won't allow Holmes Jr to sweep him here.
Holmes Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva stands and steps away. Holmes Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeSilva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSilva has Holmes Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
Good body shot from Holmes Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags DeSilva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeSilva uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain half guard here but DeSilva keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes Jr is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes Jr gets back to full guard.
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSilva misses the body punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot
and DeSilva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes Jr swings widly with a right hand
and DeSilva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from DeSilva finds it's way through Holmes Jr's defenses.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes Jr throws a counter combo.
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes Jr throws a chopping leg kick but DeSilva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes Jr off balance momentarily.
Holmes Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Holmes Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Holmes Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes Jr's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes Jr as DeSilva tries to tie him up.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Holmes Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes Jr can do to turn this around?
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmes Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva gets underhooks to prevent Holmes Jr's takedown attempt.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes Jr fails to land.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva is leaning against Holmes Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holmes Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Holmes Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmes Jr ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva forces Holmes Jr back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva is leaning against Holmes Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeSilva wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Holmes Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Holmes Jr misses its intended target.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes Jr.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeSilva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Holmes Jr.
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!
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva stops a takedown attempt from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Mike Holmes Jr in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DeSilva lands with a right hand.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva pushes Holmes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes Jr has a closed guard, preventing DeSilva from standing up.
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
DeSilva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSilva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSilva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSilva is looking for a counter combo.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range.
DeSilva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilva half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes Jr connects with a right hand. DeSilva shakes it off.
DeSilva checks the leg kick.
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva stands up from Holmes Jr's guard - DeSilva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Antonio Mauricio DeSilva 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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