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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gan Bayarmaa (ranked 5756 p4p, 5927 weight class) and Augustyn Strnad (ranked 521 p4p, 533 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gan Bayarmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustyn Strnad!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayarmaa closes the distance and clinches.
Strnad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bayarmaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strnad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Bayarmaa - that landed with a thud.
Bayarmaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strnad looks winded!
Bayarmaa trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands a shoulder strike.
 It looks like Augustyn Strnad has been cut.
Bayarmaa gets underhooks to prevent Strnad's takedown attempt.
Gan Bayarmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustyn Strnad.
A nice left hand lands by Bayarmaa.
 Strnad is rocked!
Strnad is trying to drag Bayarmaa to the mat but Bayarmaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strnad is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayarmaa finish him?
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayarmaa feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Strnad collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gan Bayarmaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Wittaker (ranked 4039 p4p, 6180 weight class) and Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen (ranked 517 p4p, 584 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Wittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittaker blocks a leg kick.
Wittaker tries to clinch but Silvennoinen is having none of it.
A nice side step and Silvennoinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silvennoinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wittaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvennoinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wittaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wittaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wittaker drives through and clinches with Silvennoinen against the cage.
Silvennoinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wittaker has him pressed against the cage.
Wittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvennoinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
Wittaker lands an elbow that stopped Silvennoinen in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittaker controls his hands.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Silvennoinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Wittaker has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittaker controls his hands.
Wittaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittaker misses with the head strike.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvennoinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wittaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen breaks from the clinch.
Wittaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wittaker tries to clinch up.
Silvennoinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wittaker should have avoided that one.
Silvennoinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wittaker.
Wittaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker closes the distance and clinches.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
Wittaker misses with an elbow strike.
Wittaker lands an elbow inside.
Wittaker lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Come on Silvennoinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wittaker misses with an elbow strike.
Silvennoinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Wittaker has double underhooks.
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silvennoinen as Wittaker tries to tie him up.
Silvennoinen gets through Wittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker misses with the head strike.
Wittaker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wittaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wittaker pushes Silvennoinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wittaker.
Wittaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wittaker lands a damaging elbow.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Silvennoinen avoids the elbow strike from Wittaker, against the cage.
Wittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wittaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wittaker lands a nice elbow.
Silvennoinen can't find room to land a body shot as Wittaker controls the action.
Silvennoinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Wittaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wittaker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silvennoinen can turn it around.
Silvennoinen stalling in the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands with a right to the head.
Silvennoinen stalling.
Wittaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silvennoinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wittaker.
Wittaker controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Wittaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silvennoinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wittaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Wittaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silvennoinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wittaker pushes Silvennoinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wittaker working aggressively here.
Silvennoinen tries a body shot but Wittaker blocks it.
Silvennoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Wittaker backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvennoinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wittaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Silvennoinen does no damage.
Wittaker moves to clinch but Silvennoinen breaks away
and Silvennoinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silvennoinen moves out of range as Wittaker strikes.
Silvennoinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silvennoinen tries to work over Wittaker's front leg with a kick but Wittaker checks it.
Silvennoinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wittaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Silvennoinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wittaker pushes Silvennoinen up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Silvennoinen.
Wittaker misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvennoinen blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Wittaker.
Silvennoinen dodges an elbow strike from Wittaker.
Wittaker scores with a shot to the side of Silvennoinen's head.
A short left from Wittaker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
Wittaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Wittaker avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Myles Wittaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wittaker tries to throw a body punch but Silvennoinen avoids it by throwing Wittaker back against the cage.
Wittaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silvennoinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvennoinen avoids the elbow strike from Wittaker, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
Silvennoinen scores with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wittaker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvennoinen's brow.
Wittaker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wittaker.
A short right from Silvennoinen.
Wittaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silvennoinen is trying to force a seperation but Wittaker has the dominant position.
Wittaker prevents a body shot from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Wittaker.
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wittaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Silvennoinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Wittaker avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Silvennoinen blocks a body shot from Wittaker.
Silvennoinen manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silvennoinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen slips a jab and a cross from Wittaker.
Silvennoinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot that snaps Wittaker's head back.
Wittaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen 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!
Wittaker tries to clinch there but Silvennoinen circles away.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wittaker moves away.
Wittaker is looking for a counter combo.
Silvennoinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wittaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wittaker tries to clinch there but Silvennoinen circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen's cut.
That's time! Wittaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silvennoinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wittaker off the cage and back into range.
Wittaker drives through and clinches with Silvennoinen against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen blocks the elbow strike.
Silvennoinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wittaker throws a head punch that misses.
Wittaker tries a body shot but Silvennoinen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wittaker is pushing Silvennoinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittaker slips under a jab from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wittaker wants to clinch up but Silvennoinen keeps it at a distance.
Wittaker is looking to clinch.
Wittaker clinches up against the cage.
Wittaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Silvennoinen.
Wittaker moves in looking to clinch but Silvennoinen pushes him off.
Silvennoinen throws a leg kick but Wittaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silvennoinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Silvennoinen stuns Wittaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Silvennoinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wittaker doesn't seem phased though.
Silvennoinen misses with an uppercut. Wittaker saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen scores with a punch to the head.
Wittaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvennoinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wittaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvennoinen takes a swing at Wittaker's ribcage but misses.
Wittaker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvennoinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silvennoinen lands an overhand right.
Silvennoinen scores with a shot to the body.
Wittaker tries to clinch up but Silvennoinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Wittaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands a body shot.
Silvennoinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvennoinen thuds his right hand into Wittaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker takes one to the side of the head.
Wittaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wittaker throws a hook but Silvennoinen avoids it easily.
Silvennoinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wittaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wittaker avoids the body shot from Silvennoinen.
Wittaker is looking for a counter combo.
Wittaker takes one on the button.
Wittaker misses the body punch
and Silvennoinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Silvennoinen lands.
Silvennoinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Wittaker's head.
Wittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvennoinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wittaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silvennoinen connects with a body shot.
Wittaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wittaker wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvennoinen! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands an overhand right.
Silvennoinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvennoinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Veal (ranked 3978 p4p, 3601 weight class) and Reggie Charles (ranked 470 p4p, 439 weight class). Reggie Charles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyler Veal's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Veal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Charles!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles takes a swing at Veal's ribcage but misses.
Veal 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.
Charles shoots in and bounces Veal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veal is looking to cinch up a triangle. Charles throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Veal's body to avoid the submission. Veal has instead reached around Charles's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Veal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Veal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexev Savinov (ranked 3346 p4p, 4024 weight class) and Gordon Hurst (ranked 363 p4p, 433 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Hurst!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Savinov misses
and Hurst counters with a nice leg kick.
Hurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurst throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurst misses the target.
Savinov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hurst just manages to avoid it.
Savinov cracks a nice hook into Hurst's ribs.
Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savinov.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurst moves away.
Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Savinov. Savinov maintains the clinch.
A short left from Savinov.
Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurst.
Hurst digs a right hand into Savinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savinov's gas tank.
Hurst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savinov throws an elbow but misses.
Savinov prevents a body shot from Hurst.
Savinov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savinov throws an elbow but misses.
Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Savinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurst throws a right hand that Savinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Savinov also avoids with ease.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst lands a jab to Savinov's midsection.
Hurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy body kick from Savinov
and Hurst counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Savinov.
Hurst looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurst swings for the body but Savinov moves out of range.
Hurst looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savinov. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savinov stalks Hurst and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hurst's face. Hurst staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurst misses with a hook.
Hurst on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savinov. Savinov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savinov. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savinov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lazy left from Savinov finds it's target.
Hurst throws a hook to the side of Savinov's head but Savinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savinov ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a leg kick.
Savinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savinov moves away.
Hurst cracks Savinov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Savinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurst lands a jab to Savinov's midsection.
Savinov scores with a punch to the head.
Savinov moves away from the strike by Hurst.
Savinov cracks Hurst with a good jab.
Hurst tries to clinch but Savinov is having none of it.
Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savinov.
Savinov is looking to wear down Hurst with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savinov blocks a jab.
Savinov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savinov throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hurst misses.
Savinov is looking to counter punch.
Savinov clobbers Hurst with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Hurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Savinov.
Hurst looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savinov moves away from the strike by Hurst.
Hurst takes one on the button.
Savinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurst has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savinov throws a hook but Hurst avoids it easily.
Hurst is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savinov with a body shot.
Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savinov.
Savinov connects with the punch.
Savinov throws a lazy right hand but Hurst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot.
Hurst lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurst has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savinov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexev Savinov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hurst moves out of range of the leg kick from Savinov.
Savinov slips a straight right by Hurst.
Savinov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hurst counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hurst.
A left lands for Hurst.
Hurst misses with a hook to the body
and Savinov counters with a series of strikes. Hurst will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurst checks the leg kick.
Savinov dodges the punch combination from Hurst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.
Savinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hurst misses with a looping left.
Savinov slips a jab from Hurst.
Hurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savinov checks a low kick from Hurst.
Hurst looks to land a right hand but Savinov moved out of range.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Savinov.
Hurst throws out a counter right but Savinov avoids it with no problem.
Savinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurst.
Hurst throws a leg kick
and Hurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurst throws a chopping leg kick but Savinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Hurst tries to get set, Savinov tries to push him back and clinch up but Hurst manages to avoid the attempt.
Savinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurst throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range.
Savinov scores with a head kick. Hurst tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst throws a shot from downtown. Savinov moves away and avoids it.
Savinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurst connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savinov throws out a loose jab but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexev Savinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Savinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savinov throws a hook but Hurst blocks it.
Savinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurst throws out the jab.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there
enabling Hurst to counter with a crisp jab.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurst misses with a low kick as Savinov jumps back.
Savinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurst avoided it.
Savinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurst lands a nice looking body shot.
Savinov ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Savinov avoids the body shot from Hurst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hurst looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savinov misses with a low kick.
Hurst avoids a kick to the body.
Hurst is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Savinov throws out a loose jab but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savinov throws a front kick aimed at Hurst's knee but Hurst avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Hurst.
Hurst scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Savinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savinov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hurst.
Savinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Savinov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hurst throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Savinov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savinov loads up on a big right hand but Hurst slips the punch.
Savinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savinov sets himself, and Hurst steps forward looking for the clinch! Savinov avoids it this time.
Hurst wants to slow Savinov down by chopping away at his legs.
Hurst throws a body shot but no joy.
Savinov closes the distance and pushes Hurst back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurst backwards.
Hurst taking a breather.
Savinov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hurst dodges an elbow strike from Savinov.
Hurst misses with the head strike.
Hurst working aggressively here.
Hurst throws a head punch that misses.
Hurst can't find room to land a body shot as Savinov controls the action.
Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexev Savinov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Savinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Savinov wants to slow Hurst down by chopping away at his legs.
Savinov moves away from the strike by Hurst.
Savinov tries to clinch but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savinov slips a straight right by Hurst.
Hurst staying out of range there.
Hurst finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savinov throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Savinov misses its target.
Savinov throws a low kick but Hurst avoids it.
Savinov thows a leg kick but Hurst checks it
letting Hurst counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Savinov.
Hurst misses with a looping right.
Hurst misses with a hook.
Savinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savinov throws a wild body kick that Hurst sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Savinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurst throws a push kick but Savinov slaps the foot to one side.
Hurst misses the shot to the body.
Savinov loads up on a big right hand but Hurst slips the punch.
Savinov misses with an uppercut. Hurst saw that one coming.
Hurst throws a looping overhand right but Savinov ducks down to avoid it.
Savinov is looking to score with low kicks.
Hurst is looking for the big counter here.
Savinov scores with a jab.
Savinov connects with a right hand. Hurst shakes it off.
Savinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurst throws a sloppy head kick
and Savinov counters with a good low kick that Hurst was not able to check.
Savinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hurst misses with a hook. Savinov ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurst, pushing him back against the cage.
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Hurst blocks the elbow strike.
Hurst working aggressively here.
Savinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savinov tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hurst.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Savinov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savinov fails to land.
Alexev Savinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst misses with a body punch.
Hurst tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Savinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savinov lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Gordon Hurst has been cut.
Hurst tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Savinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hurst working aggressively here.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savinov misses with a punch to the body.
Savinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hurst.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst blocks a body shot from Savinov.
Savinov blocks a body shot from Hurst.
Savinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Savinov avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurst blocks an elbow strike from Savinov.
Savinov manages to break the clinch.
Savinov throws a leg kick
and Hurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurst throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Hurst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexev Savinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurst lands with a short shot to the head.
Savinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hurst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon Hurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savinov prevents a body shot from Hurst.
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 Alexev Savinov.
Well Savinov 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 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexev Savinov!
A relieved looking Alexev Savinov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amiri Ta Manu Hiri (ranked 3646 p4p, 3633 weight class) and Klaus Manfred (ranked 482 p4p, 480 weight class). Amiri Ta Manu Hiri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Manfred!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a jab to the head.
Manfred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Ta Manu Hiri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ta Manu Hiri, as that shot connected.
Ta Manu Hiri slips a straight right by Manfred.
Manfred closes the distance and clinches up with Ta Manu Hiri, looking for a takedown. Manfred pushes Ta Manu Hiri against the cage but Ta Manu Hiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ta Manu Hiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ta Manu Hiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfred changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfred throws a body punch but Ta Manu Hiri moves out of range.
Ta Manu Hiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ta Manu Hiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Manu Hiri rushes Manfred and presses him up against the cage.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manfred has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ta Manu Hiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manfred has a couple of punches blocked by Ta Manu Hiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfred blocks a body shot from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a body punch.
Ta Manu Hiri wants to stall.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to throw a body punch but Manfred avoids it by throwing Ta Manu Hiri back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to work over Manfred's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manfred is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ta Manu Hiri can't fight it off and eventually Manfred manages to take the fight to the floor. Ta Manu Hiri looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Ta Manu Hiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfred with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfred is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manfred with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manfred postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manfred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Ta Manu Hiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manfred is looking to work some ground and pound but Ta Manu Hiri has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Manfred throws an elbow that misses. Ta Manu Hiri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manfred's guard. Nice move by Ta Manu Hiri!
Ta Manu Hiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfred had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ta Manu Hiri defends it easily.
Manfred looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfred, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfred has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ta Manu Hiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfred looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manfred managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ta Manu Hiri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfred looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Amiri Ta Manu Hiri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manfred.
Ta Manu Hiri ducks under a wild hook from Manfred.
Manfred shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Manfred thows a huge punch but Ta Manu Hiri dodges it nicely.
Manfred stalling away here and it's allowed Ta Manu Hiri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred stays in close to Ta Manu Hiri's body and controls the position.
Manfred lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred throwing strikes but missing.
Manfred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfred engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manfred throwing strikes but missing.
Ta Manu Hiri being controlled here, momentarily.
Manfred works over Ta Manu Hiri with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Manfred postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manfred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ta Manu Hiri is keeping the position for now.
Manfred looking to sit in guard and control but Ta Manu Hiri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manfred is controlling Ta Manu Hiri's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manfred can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manfred trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ta Manu Hiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manfred working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ta Manu Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ta Manu Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manfred swings for the body but Ta Manu Hiri moves out of range.
Manfred throws a hook but Ta Manu Hiri blocks it.
Ta Manu Hiri misses with a right hand
and Manfred counters with a single leg into guard. Ta Manu Hiri didn't expect that.
Manfred looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfred is stalling in the full guard.
Manfred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ta Manu Hiri is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfred accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ta Manu Hiri keeping moving, preventing Manfred from controlling successfully.
Manfred scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Manfred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Manfred throws a looping overhand right but Ta Manu Hiri ducks down to avoid it.
Ta Manu Hiri with a nice calf kick.
Manfred drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manfred throws a strike but Ta Manu Hiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manfred looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfred, not yet.
Manfred looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ta Manu Hiri trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred has Ta Manu Hiri pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred is continuing to stall.
Manfred controls Ta Manu Hiri momentarily but Ta Manu Hiri frees himself.
Manfred looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ta Manu Hiri trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Manfred has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfred takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Ta Manu Hiri blocks the leg kick.
Manfred misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ta Manu Hiri misses the target.
Manfred has his takedown stuffed
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Manfred ducks under a wild hook from Ta Manu Hiri.
Manfred just misses with a punch to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred throws a body shot but no joy.
Klaus Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ta Manu Hiri lands the left hand.
Ta Manu Hiri lands a jab to the head.
Manfred slips a jab from Ta Manu Hiri.
A jab from Ta Manu Hiri does it's job there.
Manfred throws a lazy uppercut
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Ta Manu Hiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manfred tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ta Manu Hiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Manfred.
Manfred misses with a looping right.
Manfred fails with the takedown
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Manfred is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfred keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ta Manu Hiri.
Ta Manu Hiri scores with a punch to the head.
Ta Manu Hiri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ta Manu Hiri tries to clinch but Manfred is having none of it.
Manfred with the counter takedown but Ta Manu Hiri avoids it easily.
Ta Manu Hiri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manfred thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ta Manu Hiri throwing a counter right hand but Manfred manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfred misses with a wild combination.
Ta Manu Hiri stuffs the takedown.
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Manfred.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfred misses with a leg kick
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Ta Manu Hiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ta Manu Hiri!
Manfred landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amiri Ta Manu Hiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ta Manu Hiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
After winning the bout, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucaerys Strong (ranked 3611 p4p, 3405 weight class) and Robby Cloud (ranked 394 p4p, 373 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cloud misses.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Cloud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong slips a straight right by Cloud.
Strong throws a push kick but Cloud slaps the foot to one side.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud moves out of range easily.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Cloud misses.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick misses from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Cloud.
Cloud just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrong.
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cloud digs a right hand underneath Strong's ribcage. Strong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloud.
 It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Cloud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Cloud.
Cloud lands a right hand.
Cloud lands with a left to the head.
Strong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cloud has him pressed against the cage.
Strong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cloud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cloud blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloud.
A right handed body shot lands from Cloud.
Cloud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cloud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud digs a right hand underneath Strong's ribcage. Strong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cloud drops Strong onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Strong is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Strong is rocked!
Cloud throws a big uppercut that drops Strong! More strikes from Cloud and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Strong lies dazed against the cage as Cloud celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jameis Spooner (ranked 2887 p4p, 3564 weight class) and Patrick Nielson (ranked 350 p4p, 414 weight class). Patrick Nielson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jameis Spooner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Nielson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spooner manages to avoid it.
Nielson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spooner.
Spooner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spooner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spooner duly obliges.
Nielson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nielson avoids the head kick by Spooner.
Nielson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spooner connects with a crisp jab.
Spooner throws a lazy uppercut
and Nielson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nielson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spooner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nielson circles away quickly and effectively.
Spooner misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nielson.
Spooner misses with a hook.
Spooner throws a body punch but Nielson moves out of range.
Spooner misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spooner throws a right hand that Nielson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nielson also avoids with ease.
Nielson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spooner. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nielson.
Nielson clinches.
Spooner is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Nielson.
A body shot lands from Nielson.
Nielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielson pushes Spooner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spooner is trying to break the clinch but Nielson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nielson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nielson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spooner tries to circle away but Nielson has him pinned against the cage.
Spooner wants to break free but Nielson has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nielson gets through Spooner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Nielson.
Spooner is breathing heavily.
Nielson lands a shot to the body.
Spooner looking to slow down the pace here.
Nielson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nielson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spooners head.
Spooner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nielson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nielson lands a body punch.
Nielson has Spooner pressed against the cage.
Spooner is trying to force a seperation but Nielson has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nielson digs a right hand underneath Spooner's ribcage. Spooner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spooner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nielson.
Nielson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spooner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nielson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielson.
Nielson is pushing Spooner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Nielson.
Nielson lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson lands with a right to the head.
Spooner is rocked!
Nielson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spooner or not.
Oh Spooner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spooner! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nielson is unloading with more strikes now! Spooner drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Nielson!
Patrick Nielson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Blades (ranked 2280 p4p, 3002 weight class) and Jovi Wolf (ranked 299 p4p, 379 weight class). Blades comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight. Wolf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shut em up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pablo Blades could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jovi Wolf's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jovi Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blades misses with a wild combination.
Blades throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blades definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo Blades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf lands a jab to Blades's midsection.
Blades looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Blades throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Blades throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Blades is out of range.
Blades throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Blades. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blades misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Blades.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blades is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf lands a jab to the nose.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blades loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Blades.
Blades throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Blades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blades.
Blades misses with an uppercut
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Blades throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Blades misses with a left hand
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Blades misses with a looping right.
Pablo Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blades swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blades missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blades to score with a decent uppercut.
Blades fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf wants to counter the offense by Blades and move into the clinch position.
Blades keeps the fight on the outside.
Blades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Blades misses with a looping left.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blades moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolf is rocked!
Blades ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wolf's jaw. Wolf's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Blades does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Blades!
A victorious Pablo Blades thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Blue (ranked 2955 p4p, 2962 weight class) and Danny Braxton (ranked 354 p4p, 358 weight class). Blue comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- When I Wake Up. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lloyd Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Braxton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue looks to land a right hand but Braxton moved out of range.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braxton tries to clinch up.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blue defending well as Braxton loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blue throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton checks a leg kick.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
A leg kick checked by Blue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue cracks Braxton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Braxton.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton blocks a leg kick.
Braxton takes the fight into the clinch.
Blue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Braxton managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue leaning his opponent against the cage.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Braxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Braxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Braxton won't want to take too many of those.
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braxton avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue.
Braxton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Braxton.
Blue blocks a body shot from Braxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Braxton as the two fighters clinch.
Braxton misses with a punch to the body.
Blue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braxton avoids it.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blue prevents a body shot from Braxton.
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Braxton blocks with his arms.
Braxton pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braxton lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Braxton pushes Blue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blue is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braxton misses with the head strike.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braxton can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Braxton misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braxton.
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Braxton won't want to take too many of those.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Braxton controls the action.
Braxton working aggressively here.
A short right from Braxton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Braxton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blue.
Braxton is looking to score with low kicks.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
Blue misses with a low kick as Braxton jumps back.
Braxton throws a jab when Blue was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Braxton blocks the low kick.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blue.
A quick step to the side and Blue tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braxton avoids the head kick by Blue.
An inside leg kick lands from Blue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue looks to throw the jab but Braxton is out of range.
Braxton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blue. That did some damage!
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.
Braxton blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue throws a leg kick that is checked
and Braxton counters with a left and a right that stings Blue.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blue misses with a body shot.
Braxton checks the leg kick.
Blue blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Braxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blue misses with a low kick.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBraxton.
Blue swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Braxton lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braxton lands a slapping body shot.
Braxton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braxton.
Braxton scores with a body shot.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braxton moves away.
Braxton lands with a straight right. Blue didn't see that one coming.
Braxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Braxton!
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Braxton.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Blue counters with a nice leg kick.
Blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braxton lands a head kick. Blue smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Lloyd Blue has been cut.
Braxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blue's hands.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blue.
Braxton throws a hook but Blue blocks it.
Blue takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Braxton.
Blue misses with a shot to the body
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braxton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Braxton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Braxton misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue misses the jab.
Blue scores with a three punch combo!
Braxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braxton lands with a nice body punch.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Blue misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braxton misses with a body kick.
Braxton misses the body punch
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Blue's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Braxton connects with a jab.
Blue takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blue, as that shot connected.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Braxton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blue.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braxton can pounce on him.
Braxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blue misses with an uppercut. Braxton saw that one coming.
Blue avoids the head kick by Braxton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue lands a body shot.
Braxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target.
Blue tries to score with a low kick but Braxton moves his leg out of the way.
Braxton is looking for the big counter here.
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Braxton misses.
Blue wants to slow Braxton down by chopping away at his legs.
Blue tries to score with a low kick but Braxton moves his leg out of the way.
Blue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Braxton slips a jab from Blue.
Blue throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
Braxton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Braxton throws a head kick that half lands.
Blue takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Braxton throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braxton staying out of range there.
Braxton tries to counter with a clinch but Blue shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Braxton tries a low kick but Blue avoids it.
Braxton throws a push kick but Blue slaps the foot to one side.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braxton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Blue's shoulder, as Blue tries to avoid the shot.
Blue half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blue misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blue takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Blue does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Braxton wants to counter the offense by Blue and move into the clinch position.
Blue throws a body punch but Braxton moves out of range.
Blue moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBraxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braxton.
Blue throws a leg kick but Braxton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Braxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danny Braxton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Blue.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Braxton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Braxton blocks a head kick by Blue.
Braxton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Braxton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Blue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue misses with a body punch
and Braxton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Braxton thumps Blue with a low kick.
Blue misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Blue misses.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Blue.
Braxton throws a shot to the body.
Blue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Braxton.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braxton checks a leg kick nicely.
Braxton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lloyd Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blue takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Braxton lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Braxton.
I've got Braxton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Braxton!
Lloyd Blue was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna give a special shout out to Temple of Fitness - 5091, and to Honest Apparel ($20 SPECIAL ALL CLOTHES!) (7008)!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1316 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Wolfgang Pauli (ranked 153 p4p, 218 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfgang Pauli!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey throws out a powerful jab.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anstey feints and as Pauli raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pauli keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pauli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey works over Pauli with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pauli controlling Anstey's posture.
Anstey trying to control but Pauli is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pauli swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey throws a big counter combination but Pauli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pauli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anstey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pauli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli misses with a body shot.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauli with a hook.
Pauli throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Anstey.
It looks like Wolfgang Pauli has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Pauli, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Pauli against the cage but Pauli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauli with a nice cross.
Pauli throws a good cross that connects.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anstey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anstey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pauli jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pauli slips under a jab from Anstey.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Pauli just misses with a punch to the body.
Pauli lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a shot to the body.
Pauli scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Pauli.
Pauli looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Anstey connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Pauli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Pauli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anstey misses with a straight right.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Pauli lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anstey misses with a left hand
and Pauli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pauli just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails with the takedown
and Pauli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pauli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Pauli manages to avoid it.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pauli defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Pauli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pauli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pauli lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Pauli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pauli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pauli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pauli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Are you kidding me?! Pauli ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Anstey clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Pauli 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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