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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 4210 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Lucca Burt (ranked 523 p4p, 503 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Burt is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Burt. Those never looked like landing.
Burt loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burt doesn't seem bothered though.
Burt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Dixon.
 It looks like Lucca Burt has been cut.
Burt drops his hands momentarily. Dixon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Burt staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Burt doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Dixon!
A very excited looking Ali Dixon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bong (ranked 6603 p4p, 25084 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 206 p4p, 129 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic tries for a takedown but Bong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yonic looks to land a body kick but Bong moved away.
Yonic throws a right hand that Bong ducks under and follows up with a left that Bong also avoids with ease.
Bong attempts a counter takedown but Yonic avoids it well and moves away.
Yonic tries for a takedown but Bong circles away easily
and Bong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bong.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but Bong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Billy Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
Bong successfully pulls guard.
Bong 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.
Bong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Yonic trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong controlling Yonic's posture.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bong is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yonic is looking to stand up but Bong won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yonic wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance.
Bong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bong throws a head kick but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic wants to clinch.
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.
Yonic wants to clinch but Bong slips to the side
and Bong counters with a one-two to the body.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bong darts in looking for a takedown but Yonic gets double underhooks and turns Bong into the cage.
Yonic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yonic manages to break the clinch.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt - Yonic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bong looks to land a body kick but Yonic moved away.
Bong throws out a leg kick but Yonic moves out of range and Bong only half commits.
Bong moves out of range as Yonic throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bong circles away.
Bong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bong fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yonic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yonic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yonic somewhat.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong.
Yonic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bong swats away the attempt to clinch by Yonic.
Bong stuffs the takedown attempt from Yonic. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet.
Bong is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Bong with that takedown attempt.
Bong slips a jab and a cross from Yonic.
Bong stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Yonic does no damage.
Yonic checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yonic can pounce on him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bong 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.
Bong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yonic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bong somewhat.
Yonic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bong is fending him off so far but Yonic persists. Nope, Bong circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Bong misses.
Bong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Yonic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yonic tries a head kick but it misses.
Yonic throws the kick towards the body but Bong avoids it.
Yonic has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong lands a takedown into guard.
Yonic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bong manages to get himself to full guard.
Yonic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic 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.
Bong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Bong is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bong shoots in looking for a takedown but Yonic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Yonic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yonic as he avoids it easily.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Bong shows good takedown defense.
Yonic looks for a takedown but Bong sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Yonic.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt.
Yonic is looking to clinch but Bong is avoiding it.
Bong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic tries to circle away but Bong has him pinned against the cage.
Bong lands a left hand.
Yonic tries to score a body lock takedown but Bong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yonic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yonic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bong passes Yonic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bong slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bong.
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 Billy Bong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yonic closes the distance and clinches up with Bong, looking for a takedown. Yonic pushes Bong against the cage but Bong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yonic stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yonic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billy Bong is winning the standup battle so far.
Yonic moves to clinch but Bong breaks away
and Bong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yonic shoots in looking for a takedown. Bong tries to sprawl out of it but Yonic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong stalling.
Bong prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
Bong has Yonic pressed against the cage, preventing Yonic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yonic is trying to force a seperation but Bong has the dominant position.
Bong is working for takedown but Yonic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bong stops a takedown attempt from Yonic.
Yonic jumps guard but Bong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bong keeps control of Yonic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong managing to control the position.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Bong looking for a guillotine here but Yonic defends easily.
Bong wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong has control of Yonic's left arm, preventing Yonic from doing any damage.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Bong's legs - danger averted.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic is looking to clinch but Bong is avoiding it.
It looked like Bong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yonic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yonic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yonic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bong walks away with a smile on his face. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bong counters with a left to the body.
Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yonic avoids a kick to the body.
Yonic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bong counters with a crisp one two that drops Yonic! Bong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Yonic to his feet! Yonic is in big trouble!
 Yonic is rocked!
Bong catches Yonic with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Yonic forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Haw (ranked 5661 p4p, 5324 weight class) and Craig Barns (ranked 96 p4p, 93 weight class). Craig Barns told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Barns!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Haw does no damage.
Haw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Haw.
Haw misses with a double jab
letting Barns counter with a right hand.
Barns shoots in for a takedown but Haw shows good takedown defense.
Barns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haw is fending him off so far but Barns persists. Nope, Haw circles away and we're back to standing.
Haw missing with a left hand there. Barns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barns throws out a counter right but Haw avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barns.
Andrew Haw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Barns.
Barns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barns somewhat.
Barns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haw counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haw tests Barns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrew Haw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Haw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns clobbers Haw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haw as he avoids it easily.
Haw swats away the attempt to clinch by Barns.
Haw cracks Barns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barns shoots for a takedown but Haw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haw's waist but Haw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barns off to one side.
Barns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haw lands with an uppercut that bounces Barns off the cage and back into range.
Haw throws a combination that misses
enabling Barns to counter with a crisp jab.
Haw throws a chopping leg kick but Barns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haw misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Haw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Barns. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barns shoots in for a double leg but Haw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haw.
Haw throws a big shot that misses.
Haw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barns shoots in for a takedown but Haw shows good takedown defense.
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haw leaves Barns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barns.
Haw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw throws a series of punches but Barns avoids them all with ease.
Barns avoids a kick to the body.
Haw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barns momentarily.
Barns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barns circles away quickly and effectively.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barns wants to clinch up but Haw keeps it at a distance.
Barns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haw manages to break the clinch.
Barns shoots in for a takedown but Haw shows good takedown defense.
Barns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haw, pushing him back against the cage.
Barns breaks the clinch.
Haw throws a nice looking combination but Barns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barns.
Andrew Haw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barns shoots in looking for a takedown but Haw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haw throws a leg kick but Barns checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Haw. Those never looked like landing.
Haw is breathing heavily.
Barns misses with a leg kick.
Barns feints a jab promting Haw to slip. Barns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Haw misses with a double jab
and Barns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haw dodges the punch combination from Barns.
Haw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haw as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Haw 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.
Haw scores with a head kick.
Barns dives in for a single leg takedown but Haw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haw's waist but Haw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barns off to one side.
Barns closes the distance and clinches up with Haw, looking for a takedown. Barns pushes Haw against the cage but Haw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrew Haw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Barns.
Barns shoots in for a takedown but Haw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haw swinging wildly here.
Barns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haw slaps away a takedown attempt from Barns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barns is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haw swats away the attempt to clinch by Barns.
Haw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haw misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haw throws a right hand that Barns ducks under and follows up with a left that Barns also avoids with ease.
Barns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haw misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Haw.
Andrew Haw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haw misses with a straight right.
Haw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barns dives in for a single leg takedown but Haw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haw throws a combination that misses
and Barns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Haw.
Barns has his takedown stuffed
and Haw moves into the clinch.
Haw keeps control of Barns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barns walks away with a smile on his face. Haw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haw throws out a loose jab but Barns uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Haw.
Haw throws a jab but it's blocked by Barns.
Barns shoots in but Haw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Haw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barns shoots in looking for a takedown. Haw tries to sprawl out of it but Barns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barns misses with a hook
and Haw counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barns.
Haw throws an overhand right that lands on Barns's shoulder, as Barns tries to avoid the shot.
Haw misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Haw.
Barns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haw moves into range and clinches up with Barns.
Barns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haw is trying to maintain a safe position but Barns gets an underhook and turns Haw into the cage.
Haw tries to pull guard but Barns won't allow it.
Barns has Haw pressed against the cage.
Barns tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haw wants to get back to striking at distance but Barns won't allow it.
Haw trying to land knees to the body.
Barns lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Barns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barns is trying to drag Haw to the mat but Haw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barns effectively controlling the action here.
Barns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haw after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Haw dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barns.
Haw misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Haw. Those never looked like landing.
Barns wants to counter with a clinch but Haw pushes him away.
Barns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haw circles away.
Barns wants to clinch up but Haw keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barns is defended easily by Haw.
Andrew Haw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Barns.
Haw scores with the left hand. Barns knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haw misses with a wild combination.
Haw looks to land a combination but Barns avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barns dives in for a single leg takedown but Haw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haw throws a leg kick
and Barns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barns looks for a takedown but Haw sprawls well.
Barns shoots in but no luck this time.
Barns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barns takes one to the chin there.
Haw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrew Haw is winning the standup battle so far.
Haw stalks Barns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barns's face. Barns staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Barns wants to clinch up but Haw keeps it at a distance.
Haw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barns sprawls well. Barns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haw gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns shoots in but Haw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt
and Haw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barns checks a low kick from Haw.
A slow jab from Haw misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Barns blocks the low kick.
Haw scores with a one two! Barns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haw as he jumps to the side.
Barns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haw pinned against the cage. Haw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw throws a combination. Barns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haw scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Barns there.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barns blocks a head kick by Haw.
Haw looks to land a combination but Barns avoids it well.
Barns shoots in for a takedown but Haw shows good takedown defense.
Haw misses with a wild combination.
Barns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barns doesn't manage to clinch there - Haw circles away.
Haw throws a big counter combination but Barns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns misses with a two punch combination.
Haw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barns circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barns or perhaps it was just good defense by Haw, which made it look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haw sprawls well. Haw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barns gets slowly back to his feet.
Haw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haw throws a head kick that half lands.
Haw leaves Barns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haw slaps away a takedown attempt from Barns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Haw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haw, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Haw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Pen (ranked 4326 p4p, 5281 weight class) and Jhonny Lait (ranked 87 p4p, 92 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jhonny Lait!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lait throws a series of punches but Pen avoids them all with ease.
Lait looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pen feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Lait blocks the low kick.
Lait wants to clinch.
Lait shoots in and bounces Pen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lait won't allow Pen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen trying to control the position.
Lait 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pen holds on and takes a little breather.
Pen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pen, not yet.
Lait 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.
Pen 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.
Pen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lait wants to control from the top but Pen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pen managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lait trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lait misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lait fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pen misses with a takedown attempt
and Lait counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pen tries to roll over but Lait keeps him under control.
Pen is concentrating on defense, preventing Lait from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lait trying to control from half guard but Pen is working away.
Lait content to control rather than advance.
Pen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lait jumps into side control!
Pen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lait keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nice strikes from Pen there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen throwing shots but Lait is blocking nicely.
Lait wants to control but Pen is keeping busy.
Pen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lait defending well though.
Lait trying to hold on to Pen's head to control him but Pen postures up.
Lait blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lait can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lait with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen wants to control but Lait is keeping him busy.
Lait wants to get back to full guard.
Pen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Tj Pen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lait shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pen as he avoids it easily.
Lait tries to bum rush Pen with a series of wild strikes but Pen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lait regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lait looking to control.
Pen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lait tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lait looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lait looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lait!
Pen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lait wants to stand but Pen has his arm trapped.
Pen keeping his opponent close.
Pen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lait off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lait tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lait?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pen controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lait tries to hold on but Pen pushes him away.
Pen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lait can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lait is breathing heavily.
Pen is landing with some decent strikes but Lait is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lait is bucking up trying to escape but Pen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lait is rocked!
Pen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pen lands a big elbow.
Pen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen controlling the position easily from mount.
Pen landing strikes from the mount.
Lait is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lait regains half guard.
Lait seems to have recovered his senses.
Pen working over Lait with some ground and pound. Lait looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lait has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pen is working away from the top position though.
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Pen drops an elbow to the side of Lait's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Pen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lait tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lait somewhat.
Lait throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pen's waist but Pen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lait off to one side.
Pen shoots in and gets a takedown into Lait's guard.
Lait looking to control.
Pen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lait's head.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lait is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lait is trying to keep Pen in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen stands up over Lait, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lait takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lait looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pen wants to control from the top but Lait keeps moving.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lait is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lait throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pen shoots in for a double leg but Lait sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lait doesn't manage to clinch there - Pen circles away.
Lait scores with a takedown into Pen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen wants to hit a sweep here but Lait passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pen there!
Lait avoids the attempt from Pen to control.
Pen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lait.
Pen is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen tries to lock up and control but Lait gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pen 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.
Lait stalling away here and it's allowed Pen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen trying to control but Lait is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Pen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Pen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Comblin (ranked 3873 p4p, 6707 weight class) and Harley Blaze (ranked 80 p4p, 102 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Comblin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comblin blocks a head kick by Blaze.
Comblin thuds his right hand into Blaze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch but Comblin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Comblin throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze shoots in and drives through. Comblin sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Comblin.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Comblin.
Comblin lands with a kick to the temple. Blaze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Harley Blaze has been cut.
Comblin misses with a series of wild punches.
Comblin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Comblin tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Comblin.
Blaze tries to counter by closing the distance.
Comblin misses the shot to the body.
Blaze lands a body shot.
Comblin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comblin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze.
Blaze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Comblin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaze doesn't manage to clinch there - Comblin circles away.
Comblin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee Comblin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Comblin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Blaze looks to move away, Comblin throws a big counter combo but Blaze just gets out of the way.
A big right from Comblin misses.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Comblin.
Blaze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comblin is fending him off so far but Blaze persists. Nope, Comblin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Comblin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Blaze.
Blaze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Comblin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaze shoots for a double leg takedown but Comblin sprawls well. He's pushed Blaze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaze fails to land the takedown.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Comblin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blaze keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Comblin avoids the elbow strike from Blaze, against the cage.
Blaze avoiding damage as Comblin throws knees to the body.
Blaze jumps into guard, dragging Comblin to the mat.
Comblin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Comblin gets to his feet - Blaze follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Comblin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Comblin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Comblin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Comblin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Comblin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Comblin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Comblin lands but Blaze takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Comblin misses
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Lee Comblin has been cut.
Lee Comblin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comblin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Comblin backing up. Comblin nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Comblin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaze tries to clinch but Comblin moves out of range.
Blaze shoots in looking for a takedown. Comblin tries to sprawl out of it but Blaze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Comblin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Comblin tries to clinch there but Blaze circles away.
Blaze tries to counter with a clinch but Comblin shakes him off and moves away.
Blaze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Comblin avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze throws a leg kick that misses.
Comblin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Comblin wants it to stay on the feet.
Comblin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Comblin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze darts in trying to clinch
and Comblin counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Comblin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaze scores with a one two! Comblin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Comblin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Comblin misses with a head kick.
Comblin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze wants to clinch.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Comblin moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Comblin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Blaze digs a good body shot into Comblin's ribs.
Blaze throws a leg kick but Comblin moved away.
Blaze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Comblin lands a head kick. Blaze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Comblin misses with a head kick.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Comblin.
Comblin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze.
Comblin tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaze.
Comblin 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.
Comblin misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Comblin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blaze somewhat.
Lee Comblin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Blaze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comblin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blaze tries to clinch there but Comblin circles away.
Blaze tries to clinch but Comblin moves out of range.
Blaze tries to clinch up but Comblin circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Comblin lands a nice hook to Blaze's body. Blaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaze doesn't manage to clinch there - Comblin circles away.
Blaze misses with a body kick.
Comblin misses with a double jab.
Lee Comblin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Comblin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Comblin pinned against the cage. Comblin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Comblin pinned against the cage. Comblin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blaze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Comblin!
Comblin is looking to regain half guard here but Blaze keeps moving and retains side control.
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!
Blaze misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Comblin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Blaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comblin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze.
Lee Comblin is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaze.
Comblin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Comblin scores with a four punch combination!
Comblin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaze blocks a jab.
Blaze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Comblin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaze's hands.
Blaze looks for a takedown but Comblin sprawls well.
Blaze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Comblin defends well and Blaze ends up having to push Comblin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Comblin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Comblin slips under a jab from Blaze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comblin throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Blaze wants to slow Comblin down by chopping away at his legs.
Comblin wants to clinch.
Comblin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze.
Blaze fails to land the takedown.
Comblin throws a big counter combination but Blaze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Comblin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Comblin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blaze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Comblin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Comblin tries to avoid it but Blaze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Comblin to the ground. Comblin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Comblin lands with a slapping head kick.
Blaze shoots for a takedown but Comblin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaze tries to clinch but Comblin moves out of range.
Comblin cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.
Blaze throws a low kick, looking for Comblin's leg but Comblin calmly moves out of range.
Comblin is looking for a counter combo.
Comblin motions for Blaze to come forward. Comblin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze is looking to clinch.
Comblin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Comblin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaze.
Lee Comblin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Blaze.
Comblin misses with a wild combination.
Blaze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Comblin sprawls well. Comblin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet.
Comblin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Comblin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Comblin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Comblin misses with a wild combination.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Comblin moves out of range easily.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Comblin throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comblin is fending him off so far but Blaze persists. Nope, Comblin circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Comblin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Comblin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Comblin.
Blaze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Comblin tries to avoid it but Blaze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Comblin to the ground. Comblin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comblin lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaze off the cage and back into range.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Comblin pinned against the cage. Comblin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Comblin tries a head kick but it misses.
Comblin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze walks into a stiff left hand from Comblin.
Comblin swinging wildly here.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Comblin swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaze or perhaps it was just good defense by Comblin, which made it look bad.
Blaze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Comblin tries a head kick but it misses.
Comblin throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Comblin as Blaze shoots in.
Comblin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Comblin.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Comblin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Comblin.
Comblin stuffs the takedown.
Comblin throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comblin scores with a head kick.
Comblin tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Blaze is looking to clinch.
Harley Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Comblin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Comblin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Comblin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Comblin, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Comblin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2179 p4p, 3685 weight class) and Phil Wei (ranked 49 p4p, 75 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245
2 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Wei!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wei lands a jab-cross combination.
Anstey cracks a nice hook into Wei's ribs.
Wei takes one on the button.
It looks like Phil Wei has been cut.
Wei tries to clinch up.
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anstey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey working Wei over with strikes.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Anstey'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.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through Wei's hands, connecting with Wei's forehead.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Anstey.
Wei scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anstey manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Anstey working Wei over with strikes here.
Anstey controlling from mount.
Anstey dominating with strikes here.
Anstey lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Anstey controlling from mount.
Wei taking shots to the head.
Anstey landing shots from mount.
Anstey breaks from Wei's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Anstey! Wei is hurt baaadly! Anstey is firing away with more strikes - Wei is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sorry Eh (ranked 1571 p4p, 3292 weight class) and The Dude (ranked 34 p4p, 67 weight class). The Dude 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dude!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude darts in looking for a takedown but Eh gets double underhooks and turns Dude into the cage.
Dude fails with the takedown.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Eh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude doesn't manage to clinch there - Eh circles away.
Dude throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eh's waist but Eh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dude off to one side.
Sorry Eh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dude.
Dude clinches up against the cage.
Eh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eh is trying to pull guard but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Eh prevents Dude from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dude avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eh tries to break the clinch but Dude is controlling the position.
Eh can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dude as Eh tries to tie him up.
Maybe Eh would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Eh taking a breather.
Eh seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dude is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Eh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dude smiles and moves away.
Eh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively.
Dude goes for a double leg but Eh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eh continues to drive forward.
Eh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dude looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eh is fending him off so far but Dude persists. Nope, Eh circles away and we're back to standing.
Eh slaps away a takedown attempt from Dude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude gets caught flat footed, as Eh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dude has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Eh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eh keeps control of Dude as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eh is trying to pull guard but Dude turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eh is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eh tries to break free but Dude pushes him back against the cage.
Eh trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh is trying to push Dude away but Dude has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eh trying to control the position but instead, Dude has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eh into the cage.
Dude jumps guard and drags Eh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eh tries to stand but Dude is controlling from the bottom.
Eh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dude 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eh pushes down on Dude's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dude flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eh lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude wants to control but Eh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eh is taking a breather. Dude 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dude keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dude tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Sorry Eh 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.
Eh tries to bum rush Dude with a series of wild strikes but Dude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sorry Eh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dude has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Dude with that takedown attempt.
Dude tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eh counters with a single leg into guard. Dude didn't expect that.
Dude manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Eh.
Dude will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sorry Eh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dude.
Dude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Eh scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eh wants to stand but Dude is controlling his posture from full guard.
Eh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eh cracks Dude with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eh 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.
Dude tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dude lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Eh is pulling down on Dude's head. It's preventing any offense from Dude, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dude tries to roll over but Eh keeps him under control.
Eh slows the pace down in half guard.
Dude wants to get back to full guard.
Eh stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dude tries to get to full guard but Eh has control of the leg.
Eh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Eh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eh misses with a takedown attempt - Dude sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dude shoots for a takedown but Eh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eh misses with a double jab
and Dude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dude working a defensive guard here.
Dude looking for subs off his back but Eh has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh prevents Dude from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dude is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eh not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eh works his way into full mount!
Eh controlling his opponent.
Dude tries to control Eh's body but Eh pushes him off. Dude squirms to his side and now Eh has his back!
Eh has good solid back control here.
Dude trying to control the action but Eh just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh controls the action.
Dude rolls, trying to escape but Eh keeps control of the position.
Eh is persistently looking for the submission but Dude is defending it well.
Eh controls the position.
Eh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dude is in bad spot here.
Eh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dude doesn't escape.
Dude preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Eh.
Dude trying to control the hands but Eh won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eh controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sorry Eh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eh, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Eh!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1776 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Shang OR (ranked 42 p4p, 102 weight class). Shima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Shang OR is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shang OR!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OR shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Shima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OR misses with a takedown
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OR wants to clinch
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
OR is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OR is trying to break free.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OR has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang OR.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima 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.
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
OR is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
OR takes a shot to the head.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
OR looks winded!
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of OR backwards.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima gets through OR's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
A short left from Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OR moves forwards but Shima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shima lands with a hook. OR tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shima closes the distance and pushes OR back into the cage.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OR can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
OR is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima digs a right hand into OR's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OR's gas tank.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima just leaning against OR, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima gets through OR's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
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!
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OR takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
OR is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
Good body shot from Shima.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima presses OR against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OR using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shima throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OR.
A shot to the liver by Shima. Beautiful body shot.
OR takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shima moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima lands an uppercut.
OR is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima presses OR against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima'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.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
OR tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima stalling.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang OR.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima had his way with Shang OR in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OR throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OR is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Shima.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OR tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A body shot lands from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
OR is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OR is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
OR is rocked!
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
OR takes a shot to the head.
OR is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a body shot.
OR seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima lands a body punch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shang OR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:40
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:40
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima 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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