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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Penn Jr (ranked 2941 p4p, 3654 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 411 p4p, 487 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steel Penn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Python fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn Jr works over Python's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Penn Jr has managed to clinch.
Penn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn Jr misses with a double jab
and Python decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn Jr's guard.
Penn Jr keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Penn Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Penn Jr wants to get back to his feet but Python is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python preventing the sweep.
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!
Python postures up in Penn Jr's guard and throws a big left but Penn Jr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python wants to control from the top but Penn Jr keeps moving.
Penn Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Python is controlling him.
Python tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn Jr is retaining full guard.
Penn Jr has momentary wrist control but Python slips an elbow through the middle.
Penn Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Python trying to control but Penn Jr is working from the bottom.
Python drops back looking for a leg! Penn Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn Jr manages to kick Python off! Python jumps back into Penn Jr's guard.
Python passes into half guard.
Penn Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr is trying to stand up here but Python is controlling him well.
Python wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn Jr keeps working.
Python looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn Jr is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn Jr is trying to stand.
Penn Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn Jr tries to get out of the position.
Python is keen to just control but Penn Jr is a slippery customer.
Penn Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Python sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Python takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Python is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Python is working for a kimura but Penn Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Python is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn Jr wants to improve his position but Python is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn Jr is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.
Python thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn Jr's head.
Penn Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Python trying to control from half guard but Penn Jr is working away.
Python is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn Jr tries to roll over but Python keeps him under control.
Penn Jr is trying to maintain the position but Python is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
That's time! Penn Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penn Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Python under the eye.
Penn Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Penn Jr.
And Python tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Python dodges the punch combination from Penn Jr.
Python blocks a head kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Python, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn Jr tries to clinch there but Python circles away.
Python let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Penn Jr shows good takedown defense.
Python doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Python bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel Penn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr darts in and clinches Python up against the cage.
Penn Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Penn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Penn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penn Jr defends well and Python ends up having to push Penn Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel Penn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Penn Jr has Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Python tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Python manages to break the clinch.
Penn Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Python throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn Jr's waist but Penn Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Python off to one side.
Python is breathing heavily.
Python shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn Jr sprawls well. Penn Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Python gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Python takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python blocks a head kick by Penn Jr.
Steel Penn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Penn Jr.
Python jumps guard but Penn Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penn Jr landing knees to the head.
Penn Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penn Jr breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Penn Jr misses.
Steel Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick which misses Python's front leg but catches the back leg as Python tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Penn Jr misses.
Python tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Python shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn Jr but Penn Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That has opened up Cyrius Python's cut even more.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Penn Jr lands a jab.
Python misses with a takedown attempt - Penn Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Python is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Penn Jr moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Penn Jr!
Steel Penn Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Neon Zombie in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Cyrius Python stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Barnes (ranked 2932 p4p, 2730 weight class) and Frederick Zwirn (ranked 361 p4p, 340 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zwirn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Zwirn checks it.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes defending well as Zwirn loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Zwirn. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Zwirn misses with a looping right.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zwirn misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zwirn thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zwirn.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Zwirn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes tries to bum rush Zwirn with a series of wild strikes but Zwirn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zwirn lands a jab.
 It looks like Adam Barnes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn connects with a looping right hand.
Zwirn looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zwirn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zwirn tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zwirn connects with a crisp jab.
Zwirn throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Zwirn checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Zwirn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes throws a hook but Zwirn avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Zwirn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwirn misses with a double jab.
Zwirn checks a low kick from Barnes.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Zwirn.
Zwirn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Zwirn.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zwirn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zwirn digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zwirn lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zwirn.
Zwirn scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Zwirn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zwirn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zwirn moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Zwirn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zwirn is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zwirn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zwirn is looking to clinch.
Zwirn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zwirn tries to clinch up.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Zwirn tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zwirn moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zwirn or not.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zwirn.
Zwirn throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Zwirn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Zwirn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zwirn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Zwirn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zwirn closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zwirn throws an elbow but misses.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Zwirn punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Zwirn.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zwirn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Zwirn slips a straight right by Barnes.
Zwirn misses with a body shot.
Zwirn cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Zwirn scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zwirn throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Zwirn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zwirn misses with a hook.
Zwirn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zwirn slips a straight right by Barnes.
Zwirn staying out of range there.
Zwirn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zwirn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zwirn dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Barnes moves away from the strike by Zwirn.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut.
Zwirn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Zwirn wants to clinch
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Zwirn dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Zwirn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zwirn.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Zwirn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Zwirn misses.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zwirn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zwirn drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Zwirn has double underhooks.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Zwirn connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes slips a straight right by Zwirn.
Zwirn loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Zwirn dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Zwirn moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn blocks a jab.
Zwirn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Zwirn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwirn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes moves out of range as Zwirn strikes.
Zwirn loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Zwirn's ribs.
Zwirn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zwirn feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Zwirn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Zwirn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Barnes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barnes throws a leg kick but Zwirn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zwirn wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Zwirn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Zwirn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Zwirn off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Zwirn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Zwirn's body. Zwirn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Zwirn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zwirn lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Zwirn blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zwirn misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Zwirn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zwirn looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Zwirn. Zwirn maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zwirn throws an elbow but misses.
Barnes tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
Zwirn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zwirn circles away quickly and effectively.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Zwirn wants to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch position.
Zwirn checks a leg kick.
Zwirn throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Zwirn slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zwirn checks a leg kick.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Zwirn misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Zwirn shrugs it off though.
Adam Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zwirn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zwirn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zwirn.
Zwirn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zwirn throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Zwirn down.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Zwirn's leg but Zwirn calmly moves out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zwirn.
Zwirn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zwirn throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zwirn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zwirn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zwirn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwirn catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zwirn clinches with his opponent.
Zwirn managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnes tries to circle away but Zwirn has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Barnes.
Well Zwirn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Zwirn!
In his post fight interview, Frederick Zwirn gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for Nfld signing me and giving this fight quickly, I don't care who I fight next but I just want to get back in the octagon as soon as I can! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hayden (ranked 2692 p4p, 2388 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 277 p4p, 251 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jon Rambo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Rambo closes the distance but Hayden moves to the side
and Hayden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo trying to control here.
Rambo is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hayden working over Rambo with some ground and pound. Rambo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Rambo pushes Hayden off looking to stand but Hayden dives back in and keeps control.
Hayden thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
Rambo gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hayden. Beautiful body shot.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Hayden counters with a shoot takedown. Rambo fights it but they end up in guard.
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayden defends it easily.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Hayden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Hayden is proving a slippery customer.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayden is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayden sets himself, and Rambo steps forward looking for the clinch! Hayden avoids it this time.
Rambo thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it
and Hayden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayden thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo darts in trying to clinch
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hayden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hayden.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayden defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Hayden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayden cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayden connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayden lands a nice shot that snaps Rambo's head back.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Hayden circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayden feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rambo shoots and misses
letting Hayden counter with a right hand.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo tries to clinch up
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hayden.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Hayden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rambo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayden lands a jab.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Hayden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayden continues to drive forward.
Rambo throws a chopping leg kick but Hayden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rambo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hayden presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hayden, as that shot connected.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo misses with a low kick.
Hayden dives in and scores a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Rambo is wriggling around but Hayden manages to pass to half guard.
Hayden is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayden is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayden stalling.
Hayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayden is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Hayden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rambo!
Hayden won't let Rambo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rambo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayden has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayden controlling the pace for now.
Hayden landing punches.
Rambo wants to control but Hayden is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hayden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Hayden counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rambo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Rambo's leg. Rambo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Hayden lands a nice looking body shot.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayden circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Rambo closes the distance but Hayden moves to the side
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rambo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayden can pounce on him.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Hayden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but Hayden defending well.
Hayden is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Hayden won't allow it.
Hayden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
Rambo content to control rather than advance.
Rambo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rambo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rambo clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo jumps guard but Hayden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Hayden scores with a knee to the head.
Hayden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rambo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Hayden is avoiding it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Hayden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hayden trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Hayden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rambo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo controls Hayden momentarily but Hayden frees himself.
Hayden throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayden's guard. Nice move by Rambo!
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Hayden can't keep his opponent in guard - Rambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hayden keeping hold of Rambo's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayden 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
A very excited looking Clay Hayden 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 2465 p4p, 2404 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 355 p4p, 345 weight class). Marley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. EMOTIONALLY SCARRED kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marley.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brunson.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunson.
Marley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Marley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Brunson defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley blocks the body kick.
Marley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Marley sends Brunson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Brunson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Brunson is rocked!
Marley fakes the body blow, causing Brunson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Brunson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 2148 p4p, 2218 weight class) and Norman Boma (ranked 282 p4p, 298 weight class). Averescu comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Boma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stromae - Alors On Danse. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Boma!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Averescu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
Boma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Boma pushes Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma avoiding damage as Averescu throws knees to the body.
Boma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Averescu's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu missing with knees to the body.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Boma.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boma tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it.
Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Boma lands a shot to the body.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averescu's efforts to push away.
Boma works on Averescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boma - that landed with a thud.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Averescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Boma.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Boma.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with some punches.
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!
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Averescu trying to land knees to the body.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Averescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Averescu tries to land a knee to the head but Boma blocks with his arms.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Averescu throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma thumps Averescu with a low kick.
Boma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma pushes Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Boma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Boma.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boma.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Averescu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Boma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma working aggressively here.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Averescu has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Averescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Boma gets an underhook and turns Averescu into the cage.
Boma misses with some punches.
Norman Boma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Averescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boma avoids it.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Boma lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Boma working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma misses with some punches.
Averescu is trying to push Boma away but Boma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Boma darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Averescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Boma misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
A right handed body shot lands from Boma.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averescu's efforts to push away.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Averescu blocks a low kick nicely.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Boma manages to avoid it.
Boma moves into the clinch.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma digs a right hand underneath Averescu's ribcage. Averescu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Averescu tries to circle away but Boma has him pinned against the cage.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Boma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Boma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Averescu has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boma works on Averescu's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Boma.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Averescu is rocked!
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Boma!
After winning the bout, Norman Boma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bald Martin (ranked 1831 p4p, 1874 weight class) and Conor Lee (ranked 240 p4p, 245 weight class). Martin comes into the arena with I�m Bald And I Know It blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Bald Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Martin tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee avoids the body shot from Martin.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Lee lands a head shot.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin works the jab nicely.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee is looking to chop away at Martin's legs.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Martin blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Martin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Lee blocks a jab.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martin slips under a jab from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee motions for Martin to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Lee misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin blocks the body kick.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Martin throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Martin scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee staying out of range there.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee avoids the body shot from Martin.
Lee feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee avoids the body shot from Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Martin avoids the body shot from Lee.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Lee lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Lee misses.
Martin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Martin moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Martin misses with a hook
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conor Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martin.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Lee lands a body shot.
Martin checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Martin misses its target.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martin slips a straight right by Lee.
Martin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Lee tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin cracks Lee with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee thumps Martin with a low kick.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Martin scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bald Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bald Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Lee.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Lee.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!
Our winner, Conor Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bolleke (ranked 1688 p4p, 1720 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 250 p4p, 254 weight class). Bolleke comes to the cage accompanied by RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. Oscar Bolleke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corwin Anstey's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke lands a lovely overhand right.
Anstey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolleke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Anstey defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anstey throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Bolleke cracks Anstey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bolleke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Anstey to stand back up!
 Anstey is rocked!
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Bolleke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anstey is aggressively charging in as Bolleke backs up avoiding any damage. Bolleke tosses out a jab and Anstey runs right into it face first! Anstey is out cold! Bolleke dropped down on all fours and is barking in Anstey's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 545 p4p, 1331 weight class) and Romega Vartanein (ranked 62 p4p, 148 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage.
Vartanein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Vartanein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima rushes Vartanein and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima stalling the fight.
Vartanein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Vartanein.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Vartanein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima works on Vartanein's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Vartanein slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Shima throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Shima clinches.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Vartanein can't break the clinch.
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanein.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima staying out of range there.
A jab from Vartanein does it's job there.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
A counter left hand to the body from Shima misses its target.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vartanein throws a chopping leg kick but Shima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Vartanein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Shima wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima tries for a takedown but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vartanein throws out a powerful jab.
Vartanein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima presses Vartanein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Shima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vartanein throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left lands for Vartanein.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartanein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Vartanein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartanein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vartanein punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shima is able to avoid easily.
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shima at a distance.
Shima is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vartanein trying to land knees to the body.
Vartanein is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartanein scores with a knee to the head.
Vartanein wants to break free but Shima has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartanein is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Vartanein is rocked!
It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Shima is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein jabs at Shima's body.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
As Vartanein looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Vartanein just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein is having none of it.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Vartanein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima stalls.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Vartanein's corner calls for a 1-2. Vartanein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Vartanein lands with a good body shot.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vartanein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Romega Vartanein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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