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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lin Kuang Xin (ranked 4152 p4p, 5200 weight class) and Ricardo Lima (ranked 514 p4p, 584 weight class). Lin Kuang Xin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lin Kuang Xin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xin to the ground. Lima is now in Xin's guard.
Xin looking to control.
Xin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xin tries to get out of the position.
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Xin is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Xin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Lima trying to control but Xin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Xin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xin manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Xin's guard.
Xin looking for a sweep. Not yet Xin, not yet.
Lima drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lima as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Xin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lima! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricardo Lima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Poe Damron (ranked 4264 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Jonan Holzt (ranked 539 p4p, 528 weight class). Poe Damron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonan Holzt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poe Damron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonan Holzt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holzt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damron scores with a three punch combo!
Holzt shoots in looking for a takedown. Damron tries to sprawl out of it but Holzt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holzt.
Poe Damron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonan Holzt.
Holzt fails to land the takedown.
Damron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holzt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Damron tries to avoid it but Holzt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Damron to the ground. Damron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Damron thows a body kick. Holzt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Damron throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holzt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Damron's waist but Damron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holzt off to one side.
Holzt looks winded!
Damron throws a front kick that sends Holzt stumbling back into the cage.
Holzt walks into a stiff left hand from Damron.
Holzt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Damron explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holzt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Damron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holzt fails with a takedown attempt.
Damron lands a leg kick that knocks Holzt off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Damron scores with a nice body kick.
Holzt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Damron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Damron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holzt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Damron.
Damron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Damron lands a jab to the nose.
Damron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Damron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Damron lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Damron.
Damron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left and a right from Damron both land. Nice combination.
Damron scores with a shot to the body.
Damron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holzt's sensitive parts.
Damron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Damron. Holzt shrugs it off though.
Damron connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Damron.
Holzt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damron throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holzt's head.
Damron slaps away a takedown attempt from Holzt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holzt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Damron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Damron jabs Holzt right on the nose. Holzt blinks but takes it well.
Damron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Damron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poe Damron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Damron lands with a nice body punch.
Holzt fails with a takedown attempt.
Damron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holzt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damron pinned against the cage. Damron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzt fails with a takedown attempt.
Holzt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damron throws a head kick that Holzt semi-blocks.
Holzt goes for a double leg but Damron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Damron continues to drive forward.
A right-left combo lands from Damron.
Damron lands a nice hook to Holzt's body. Holzt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holzt walks into a stiff left hand from Damron.
Damron with a nice calf kick.
Holzt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Damron.
Damron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Holzt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damron lands a front kick.
Damron leaves Holzt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Damron slams his shin into Holzt's torso.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holzt.
Damron is working the combinations to good effect here.
Holzt shoots in for a double leg but Damron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damron scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Damron!
The crowd cheers as Damron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holzt doesn't seem phased though.
Damron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holzt eats them both and turns towards Damron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Damron lands a front kick.
Damron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holzt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Damron connects with a high kick.
Damron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Damron throws a head kick that half lands.
Damron scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holzt shoots for a takedown but Damron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Damron throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holzt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holzt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Damron swivels and escapes.
Holzt fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poe Damron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Damron lands a head kick. Holzt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holzt looks for a takedown but Damron sprawls well.
Damron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poe Damron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holzt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Damron.
Damron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holzt can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Damron slams his shin into Holzt's torso.
Holzt scores with a takedown into Damron's guard.
Damron manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damron is trying to break the clinch but Holzt is controlling him.
Holzt wants to take the fight to the mat but Damron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holzt is breathing heavily.
Damron prevents a takedown attempt there.
Poe Damron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonan Holzt.
Holzt tries for a takedown but Damron manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzt wants to take the fight to the mat but Damron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Damron wants to break free but Holzt has control.
Holzt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damron prevents it.
Holzt tries to score a body lock takedown but Damron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holzt has Damron pressed against the cage, preventing Damron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Damron tries to break free but Holzt pushes him back against the cage.
Damron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Damron breaks the clinch.
Holzt has a takedown stuffed.
Damron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poe Damron is winning the standup battle so far.
Damron scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holzt.
Damron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holzt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Damron.
Damron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damron with a jab.
Damron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holzt looks for a takedown but Damron sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Damron scores with a four punch combination!
Damron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Damron duly obliges.
Damron pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holzt back to the cage. Damron follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Damron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Damron duly obliges.
Damron throws a front kick that sends Holzt stumbling back into the cage.
Damron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holzt. That did some damage!
Damron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Damron wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Damron was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holzt fails with a takedown attempt.
Holzt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holzt tries for a takedown but Damron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damron looks to land a combination. Holzt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Damron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holzt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Damron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holzt's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Damron.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holzt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Damron scores with a decent looking hook.
Holzt shoots in for a takedown but Damron shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Damron, as that shot connected.
Damron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holzt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damron but Damron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holzt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Damron.
Damron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Damron scores with a decent looking hook.
Damron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damron lands a nice looking body kick.
Damron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Damron.
Damron thuds his shin into the meat of Holzt's side.
Holzt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poe Damron dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Damron scores with a head kick. Holzt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holzt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Damron.
Holzt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damron avoids it really well and circles away.
Damron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holzt fails with a takedown attempt.
Damron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holzt.
Poe Damron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonan Holzt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damron.
Damron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holzt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A right-left combo lands from Damron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Damron does it's job there.
Damron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Damron - that will leave a mark!
Damron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Damron to score with a decent uppercut.
Holzt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holzt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holzt is defended easily by Damron.
Holzt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Damron.
Holzt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holzt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Damron.
Holzt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holzt.
Holzt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Damron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holzt eats them both and turns towards Damron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holzt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Damron sprawls well. Damron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holzt gets slowly back to his feet.
Holzt 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.
Holzt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damron avoids it really well and circles away.
Damron scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid body kick from Damron.
Damron is looking to slow Holzt down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Damron coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Damron. No joy for Holzt on that attempt.
Damron scores with a nice body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Damron.
Damron lands with a kick to the temple. Holzt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Damron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holzt eats them both and turns towards Damron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holzt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holzt. That did some damage!
Holzt shoots in but Damron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holzt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damron. Damron obviously looking to wear him down.
Damron throws a series of strikes that have Holzt backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holzt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Damron as Holzt shoots in.
Damron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holzt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Damron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holzt is in Damron's guard.
Holzt is standing up over Damron. Damron looks to escape but Holzt dives into side control.
Damron is pushing Holzt's head away, looking to escape. Holzt manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzt has an Americana. Damron didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Holzt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Holzt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonan Holzt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Tranchemontagne (ranked 4074 p4p, 4279 weight class) and Jesse MacSweeney (ranked 522 p4p, 543 weight class). Jesse MacSweeney will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ephraim Tranchemontagne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse MacSweeney!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacSweeney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tranchemontagne doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tranchemontagne.
MacSweeney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacSweeney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tranchemontagne drives through and clinches with MacSweeney against the cage.
Tranchemontagne misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacSweeney managing to block the knees to the body from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne tries a knee to the head but MacSweeney blocks it.
MacSweeney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tranchemontagne.
MacSweeney swings wildly with an uppercut but Tranchemontagne uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacSweeney lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacSweeney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacSweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tranchemontagne looks to land a body kick but MacSweeney moved away.
Tranchemontagne throws a body punch but MacSweeney moves out of range.
Tranchemontagne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacSweeney needs to keep his hands up - Tranchemontagne had a free shot at his head there.
MacSweeney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tranchemontagne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tranchemontagne tries a body shot but MacSweeney blocks it.
Tranchemontagne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacSweeney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacSweeney misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from MacSweeney misses.
MacSweeney has closed the distance and engaged Tranchemontagne in a clinch.
MacSweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacSweeney lands with a cross.
MacSweeney moves into the clinch successfully.
MacSweeney lands a hook that snaps the head of Tranchemontagne backwards.
MacSweeney lands a body punch.
Tranchemontagne is breathing heavily.
MacSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacSweeney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Ephraim Tranchemontagne has been cut.
MacSweeney throws an overhand right that lands on Tranchemontagne's shoulder, as Tranchemontagne tries to avoid the shot.
MacSweeney scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tranchemontagne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tranchemontagne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tranchemontagne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacSweeney lands with a good body shot.
MacSweeney closes the distance and pushes Tranchemontagne back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tranchemontagne as MacSweeney tries to tie him up.
MacSweeney is trying to maintain a safe position but Tranchemontagne gets an underhook and turns MacSweeney into the cage.
Tranchemontagne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacSweeney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tranchemontagne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tranchemontagne looking to throw knees to the head but MacSweeney is blocking nicely.
MacSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tranchemontagne tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacSweeney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tranchemontagne tries to keep at a distance but MacSweeney has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacSweeney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacSweeney blocks the elbow strike.
MacSweeney trying to stall but Tranchemontagne improves his position.
MacSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacSweeney.
MacSweeney lands a jab to the nose.
Tranchemontagne closes the distance and pushes MacSweeney back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from MacSweeney.
MacSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacSweeney scores with a hook.
MacSweeney moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacSweeney manages to break the clinch.
MacSweeney drives through and clinches with Tranchemontagne against the cage.
MacSweeney blocking some punches.
Tranchemontagne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacSweeney.
MacSweeney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tranchemontagne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacSweeney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tranchemontagne scrambles back to his feet.
 Tranchemontagne is rocked!
MacSweeney sizes up Tranchemontagne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Tranchemontagne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tranchemontagne gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! MacSweeney gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tranchemontagne is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse MacSweeney!
After winning the bout, Jesse MacSweeney 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 2125 p4p, 6425 weight class) and Karl Koman (ranked 301 p4p, 666 weight class). Tuytuhlz comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Lyke Tuytuhlz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Karl Koman's chin.
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1 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Koman!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koman throws a head kick but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koman throws a combination that misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice body shot.
Koman throws a head kick that misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Koman! Tuytuhlz lets Koman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Koman is rocked!
 It looks like Karl Koman has been cut.
Koman walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tuytuhlz! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
During a confident post fight interview, Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guy Bernier (ranked 1747 p4p, 3688 weight class) and Sega Israel (ranked 198 p4p, 354 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Bernier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sega Israel!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Israel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernier.
Bernier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bernier is taking a breather. Israel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bernier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bernier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bernier looking for a guillotine from mount but Israel is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bernier controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernier is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Israel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Israel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bernier anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Israel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bernier slips an arm under Israel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bernier has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bernier is squeezing on Israel like an anaconda would it's prey. Israel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guy Bernier!
An out of breath Guy Bernier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 1058 p4p, 531 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 145 p4p, 76 weight class). 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead throws a hook but Skinner blocks it.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Skinner.
Skinner checks a low kick from Dead.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skinner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Dead pushes him away.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Skinner's shoulder, as Skinner tries to avoid the shot.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skinner misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Dead pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skinner drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Skinner slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Skinner to work.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skinner drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead looks to land a body kick but Skinner moved away.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dead.
A jab from Skinner misses.
Dead throws a series of punches but Skinner avoids them all with ease.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner has managed to clinch.
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Dead slips a straight right by Skinner.
Skinner drops his hands momentarily and Dead takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skinner slips under a jab.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dead pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skinner back to the cage. Dead follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Skinner avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead cracks Skinner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dead keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skinner is rocked!
Dead finds Skinner's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Skinner flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dead lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Skinner will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Henderson (ranked 1982 p4p, 162 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 115 p4p, 9 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Luciano lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
As Henderson backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Luciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luciano's waist but Luciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Luciano.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Luciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson is trying to drag Luciano to the mat but Luciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luciano prevents it.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson is rocked!
Luciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Luciano manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano stalls.
A short right from Luciano.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Henderson dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Henderson is aggressively charging in as Luciano backs up avoiding any damage. Luciano tosses out a jab and Henderson runs right into it face first! Henderson is out cold! Luciano dropped down on all fours and is barking in Henderson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano! Ricky Luciano retains his bantamweight title!
Ricky Luciano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voracic Frank (ranked 583 p4p, 1328 weight class) and Deontologicus Smiff (ranked 93 p4p, 208 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Voracic Frank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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287
12 - 0 - 0 |
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5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voracic Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deontologicus Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smiff lands in his opponent's guard.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
Smiff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frank wants to hit a sweep here but Smiff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frank there!
Smiff is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Frank is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Frank flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smiff anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Frank and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smiff slips an arm under Frank chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smiff has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smiff is squeezing on Frank like an anaconda would it's prey. Frank fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deontologicus Smiff!
Deontologicus Smiff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 122 p4p, 617 weight class) and Mike Ziskie (ranked 20 p4p, 96 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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19 - 9 - 1 |
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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 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Shalashaska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska tries to work over Ziskie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shalashaska trying to stall but Ziskie improves his position.
Ziskie blocks the elbow strike.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shalashaska connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Ziskie can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska is looking to control Ziskie's arms but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shalashaska has his back to the cage.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie managing to block the knees to the body from Shalashaska.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
Shalashaska is pressed up against the cage. Ziskie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalashaska down to the mat. Shalashaska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska with a nice calf kick.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Shalashaska saw that one coming.
Shalashaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziskie doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie misses with a hook to the body
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalashaska ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ziskie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shalashaska throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Shalashaska throws a body kick that misses.
Ziskie darts in and clinches Shalashaska up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
Shalashaska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shalashaska lands with a light punch inside.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ziskie.
Shalashaska working Ziskie over with knees to the body.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie is trying to drag Shalashaska to the mat but Shalashaska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shalashaska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shalashaska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ziskie misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalashaska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shalashaska lands a head kick!
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shalashaska is looking to clinch.
Ziskie avoids a kick to the body.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shalashaska jabs Ziskie right on the nose. Ziskie blinks but takes it well.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalashaska counters with a huge left! Ziskie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shalashaska isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ziskie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shalashaska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You're pretty good.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ottaa Koppia (ranked 49 p4p, 64 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 8 p4p, 12 weight class). Diaz has chosen The Stockton Slap Song as his entrance music. Noel Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottaa Koppia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Diaz sends Koppia down but not out. Diaz dives into side control looking to finish.
Koppia is rocked!
It looks like Ottaa Koppia has been cut.
Diaz has hold of Koppia's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Koppia seems comfortable defending it but Diaz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Koppia is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Koppia is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Diaz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Noel Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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