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CFC 596 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mad Panda (ranked 2357 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Chrissy Moltisanti (ranked 190 p4p, 172 weight class). Chrissy Moltisanti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrissy Moltisanti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda slips under a jab from Moltisanti.
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Panda stays in close to Moltisanti's body and controls the position.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Moltisanti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Panda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moltisanti breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moltisanti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moltisanti lands a really nice looking cross but Panda seems unphased.
Moltisanti misses with a hook.
Moltisanti throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda tries to clinch but Moltisanti moves away
and Moltisanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moltisanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moltisanti throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moltisanti throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti misses with a body punch
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moltisanti wants to stand back up but Panda manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moltisanti's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda wants to control but Moltisanti is keeping him busy.
Moltisanti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moltisanti is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda looking to control but instead Moltisanti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moltisanti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moltisanti is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from standing back up.
Moltisanti controlling the position for now.
Moltisanti tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
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.
Moltisanti is trying is best to control the position here.
Panda trying to mount his opponent but Moltisanti defends it.
Moltisanti is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panda tries to clinch up but Moltisanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moltisanti misses with an uppercut
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moltisanti is trying to escape back to his feet but Panda uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Panda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrissy Moltisanti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Moltisanti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moltisanti.
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moltisanti is keeping the position for now.
Moltisanti seems keen to control Panda's posture.
Moltisanti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moltisanti is looking to stand back up but Panda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moltisanti.
Moltisanti is looking to get back to is feet but Panda passes into side control.
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti throws Panda to one side and escapes!
Moltisanti 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.
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moltisanti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moltisanti pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Panda manages to pass to side control.
Moltisanti is not content to let Panda control the position.
Moltisanti trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti is trying to stand up here but Panda is controlling him well.
Panda is keen to just control but Moltisanti is a slippery customer.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet.
Panda moves into full mount! Moltisanti won't be happy about that!
Moltisanti trying desperately to get to his feet.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Panda wants to control the pace but Moltisanti is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti really wants to buck Panda off and get back to his feet.
Panda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moltisanti is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moltisanti to take his back!
What can Moltisanti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Panda dominated that second round.
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!
Moltisanti swings widly with a right hand
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Moltisanti working a defensive guard here.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is standing up over Moltisanti. Moltisanti looks to escape but Panda dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti wants to control but Panda postures up.
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moltisanti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Moltisanti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mad Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moltisanti sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moltisanti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moltisanti is looking to improve his position.
Panda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from getting the reversal.
Moltisanti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Panda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Panda.
Panda fails to advance to Moltisanti's back.
Moltisanti wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
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.
Panda tries to control but Moltisanti wriggling away.
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Moltisanti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moltisanti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moltisanti.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moltisanti working a defensive guard here.
Panda stays in close to Moltisanti's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panda 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Panda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Oyelowo (ranked 3081 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Harry C Distacio (ranked 341 p4p, 235 weight class). Distacio has chosen Gravity Lies - Red as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry C Distacio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Oyelowo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry C Distacio!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyelowo gets a clinch.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oyelowo throws a punch but it's blocked by Distacio.
Oyelowo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distacio throws a shot from downtown. Oyelowo moves away and avoids it.
Oyelowo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio.
Oyelowo shoots in but no luck this time.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Distacio as he avoids it easily.
Distacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oyelowo with a body shot.
Oyelowo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oyelowo sets himself, and Distacio steps forward looking for the clinch! Oyelowo avoids it this time.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Distacio but Distacio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Oyelowo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Oyelowo misses
and Distacio counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo shoots in looking for a takedown but Distacio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oyelowo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Distacio connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oyelowo.
Oyelowo swats away the attempt to clinch by Distacio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo shoots in and drives through. Distacio sprawls well.
Oyelowo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Distacio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oyelowo looks to land a left hand but Distacio moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oyelowo. Distacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oyelowo doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Distacio.
Oyelowo wants to clinch but Distacio slips to the side
and Oyelowo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oyelowo misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Oyelowo as he connects with a hook.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Distacio tries to kick Oyelowo off in order to stand up. Oyelowo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyelowo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oyelowo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Distacio is not content to let Oyelowo control the position.
Oyelowo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Distacio, who protects the arm well.
Oyelowo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oyelowo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oyelowo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Distacio, who protects the arm well.
Oyelowo working the ground and pound but Distacio is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oyelowo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oyelowo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oyelowo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oyelowo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Distacio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oyelowo's guard! Nice work there by Distacio!
Oyelowo is looking for a triangle here but Distacio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo is trying to work for a sweep but Distacio has mounted him!
Oyelowo is looking to get to half guard.
Oyelowo tries to hold on but Distacio pushes him away.
Oyelowo is working to get back to half guard.
Distacio content just to control the position here.
Oyelowo can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry C Distacio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oyelowo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Distacio to the ground. Oyelowo is now in Distacio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
Oyelowo is looking to pass into half guard but Distacio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Distacio is in guard.
Oyelowo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Distacio is one step ahead there.
Oyelowo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Distacio wants to improve his position but Oyelowo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oyelowo.
Oyelowo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Oyelowo.
Oyelowo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oyelowo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Distacio wants to improve his position but Oyelowo is controlling well.
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.
Oyelowo trying to control from half guard but Distacio is working away.
Oyelowo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Distacio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo is looking to advance position but Distacio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Oyelowo regains half guard.
Oyelowo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Distacio passes into side control!
Distacio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Oyelowo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Distacio avoids the attempt from Oyelowo to control.
Distacio controlling the position easily from mount.
Oyelowo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Oyelowo tries to hold on but Distacio pushes him away.
Oyelowo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oyelowo is looking for a sweep. Distacio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harry C Distacio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oyelowo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Distacio pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyelowo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Distacio. Oh but Oyelowo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Distacio goes limp - he's gone! Oyelowo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Oyelowo!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Oyelowo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum McCewen (ranked 1936 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Convicted Kelly (ranked 266 p4p, 464 weight class). McCewen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Highway to Hell - AC/DC. Kelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bump and grind. Convicted Kelly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Callum McCewen'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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callum McCewen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Convicted Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly moves to clinch but McCewen breaks away
and McCewen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCewen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCewen lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Kelly tries to clinch there but McCewen circles away.
Kelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCewen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCewen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen missing with knees to the body.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly misses with a knee strike.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
A body shot lands from McCewen.
A short right from McCewen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but McCewen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCewen effectively controlling the action here.
McCewen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCewen trying to stall but Kelly improves his position.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCewen avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCewen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen stalling in the clinch.
Kelly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but McCewen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly misses with a knee to the head.
McCewen tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
McCewen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
McCewen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen is trying to break free.
McCewen throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCewen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCewen lands a left hand.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCewen working aggressively here.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCewen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelly tries to clinch up but McCewen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly tries to clinch but McCewen moves away
and McCewen counters with a low kick, right behind Kelly 's knee.
McCewen circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCewen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kelly tries to clinch there but McCewen circles away.
McCewen misses with the combination.
McCewen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCewen tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCewen's brow.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen takes an elbow to the temple.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from McCewen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCewen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCewen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kelly gets an underhook and turns McCewen into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
McCewen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on McCewen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
McCewen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from McCewen.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCewen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McCewen.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
McCewen looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kelly wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen cracks Kelly with a good jab.
McCewen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCewen.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
McCewen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCewen swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCewen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen lands a head shot.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCewen.
McCewen cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
McCewen scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCewen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCewen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCewen lands a head shot.
McCewen lands with a cross.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from McCewen.
McCewen's corner calls for a 1-2. McCewen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCewen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCewen tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCewen has Kelly pressed against the cage.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCewen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCewen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCewen blocks the elbow strike.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
McCewen avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
McCewen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCewen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
McCewen is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
McCewen misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely.
McCewen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCewen managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen lands with a left to the head.
McCewen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped McCewen in his tracks for a moment.
McCewen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCewen gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCewen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCewen.
Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but McCewen blocks it.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCewen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCewen trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCewen into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Nice elbow from Kelly.
Callum McCewen's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCewen.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCewen.
McCewen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Jab from McCewen.
McCewen swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Nice cross by McCewen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum McCewen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by McCewen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCewen.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCewen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCewen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCewen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly throws a leg kick but McCewen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCewen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen takes the fight into the clinch.
McCewen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but McCewen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
McCewen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but McCewen blocks with his arms.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCewen blocks the elbow strike.
Kelly lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye.
Callum McCewen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Come on Kelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCewen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCewen is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McCewen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelly as McCewen tries to tie him up.
McCewen is looking to control Kelly's arms but Kelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the cage.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCewen scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
McCewen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCewen trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
McCewen is looking to control Kelly's arms but Kelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the cage.
McCewen missing with knees to the body.
McCewen misses with a knee strike.
Callum McCewen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCewen breaks from the clinch.
McCewen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - McCewen circles away.
McCewen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from McCewen lands.
McCewen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kelly's head backwards.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCewen lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCewen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Kelly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCewen moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick.
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly trying to control the position but instead, McCewen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelly into the cage.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCewen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye.
Convicted Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCewen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kelly tries to clinch there but McCewen circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCewen 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum McCewen!
In his post fight interview, Callum McCewen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scoot Tatum (ranked 2555 p4p, 1706 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 206 p4p, 150 weight class). Tatum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Cash-The Man Comes Around. This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scoot Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Scoot Tatum has been cut.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tatum.
Tatum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Tatum ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoot Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum misses with a takedown
and Tatum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tatum.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
 Tatum is rocked!
Tatum walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Johnson! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Johnson!
An out of breath James Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pikey Chav Jr. (ranked 2720 p4p, 1588 weight class) and Luis Palhares (ranked 312 p4p, 213 weight class). Chav Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Don’t Stop Me Now (Eurobeat). Palhares has chosen My Name Is Human as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikey Chav Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chav Jr. finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Chav Jr. feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Chav Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Chav Jr..
Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chav Jr. throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Chav Jr. feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Chav Jr. walks into a straight right hand from Palhares.
Chav Jr. lands with a hook. Palhares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with an inside leg kick.
Chav Jr. walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palhares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range.
Chav Jr. connects with a crisp 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!
Palhares swings for the body but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
Chav Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Palhares throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares checks a low kick from Chav Jr..
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range.
Chav Jr. throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chav Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares scores with a sloppy right hand. Chav Jr. should have avoided that one.
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Chav Jr. takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Palhares throws a low kick, looking for Chav Jr.'s leg but Chav Jr. calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Chav Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Chav Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chav Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palhares's hands.
Chav Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. checks it.
Chav Jr. takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chav Jr. tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palhares! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Chav Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palhares tries to land a body kick
and Chav Jr. makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Palhares really felt that one!
Chav Jr. looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chav Jr. punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Palhares lands a head kick. Chav Jr. smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Pikey Chav Jr. has been cut.
Palhares moves out of range of the leg kick from Chav Jr..
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Palhares misses with a hook
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice body shot.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares scores with a kick to the midsection.
Palhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Chav Jr. lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Chav Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chav Jr. cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chav Jr..
Palhares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chav Jr. checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chav Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Chav Jr. avoids the body shot from Palhares.
A counter left hand to the body from Chav Jr. misses its target.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palhares is looking to slow Chav Jr. down with leg kicks.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chav Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Palhares there.
Chav Jr. connects with a body shot that sends Palhares's belly button to the back.
Palhares checks a leg kick.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chav Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four 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!
Chav Jr. misses with a body shot.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Chav Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Palhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Chav Jr. steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chav Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Chav Jr.'s shoulder, as Chav Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Chav Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares throws a hook but Chav Jr. avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares lands with an uppercut that bounces Chav Jr. off the cage and back into range.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Chav Jr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chav Jr. throws out the jab.
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 Pikey Chav Jr. will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav Jr.'s cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chav Jr. misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Chav Jr. finds it's target.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. moved away.
Chav Jr. takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chav Jr. checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Palhares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chav Jr. is looking to clinch.
Palhares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chav Jr. throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palhares.
Palhares throws a right hand that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chav Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palhares.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Chav Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Chav Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Palhares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chav Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Chav Jr..
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares lands a nice shot that snaps Chav Jr.'s head back.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares throws a low kick but Chav Jr. avoids it.
It looks like Chav Jr. has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Palhares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Chav Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Palhares shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chav Jr. eats them both and turns towards Palhares to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chav Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Palhares misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Chav Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chav Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chav Jr. checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Chav Jr. misses its target.
Chav Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Palhares moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Palhares does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chav Jr. is out of range and Palhares settles back down.
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Chav Jr..
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chav Jr. counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Chav Jr..
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chav Jr. tries a low kick but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chav Jr. is out of range and Palhares settles back down.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Chav Jr..
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palhares is looking to chop away at Chav Jr.'s legs.
Chav Jr. fires out a quick counter leg kick but Palhares just manages to avoid it.
Palhares scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chav Jr. looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chav Jr. wants to slow Palhares down by chopping away at his legs.
Palhares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chav Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palhares's hands.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chav Jr. to score with a decent uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Chav Jr..
Palhares works Chav Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Chav Jr. has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Chav Jr. throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Palhares tries to bum rush Chav Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Chav Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick
and Chav Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Chav Jr. throws a body kick that misses
and Palhares counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Chav Jr. saw that one coming.
Chav Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Palhares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chav Jr. - that will leave a mark!
Chav Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Palhares misses with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chav Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Chav Jr. appears to be looking for a big counter.
Palhares misses with a two punch combination.
Chav Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Chav Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Chav Jr. saw that one coming.
Chav Jr. scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palhares feints and then cracks Chav Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chav Jr. down.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Chav Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Chav Jr. misses.
Palhares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Chav Jr..
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luis Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav Jr.'s cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chav Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chav Jr. moves into the clinch successfully.
Chav Jr. lands with a left to the head.
Chav Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chav Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Chav Jr. is trying to pull guard but Palhares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Palhares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chav Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Palhares misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palhares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chav Jr.'s brow.
Palhares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chav Jr. wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Palhares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palhares.
Palhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palhares misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chav Jr. is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Chav Jr. misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Chav Jr. misses.
Chav Jr. catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chav Jr. throws a quick counter head kick but Palhares was just out of range.
Chav Jr. fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palhares swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chav Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chav Jr. misses with a low kick as Palhares jumps back.
Chav Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares throws a push kick but Chav Jr. slaps the foot to one side.
Chav Jr. lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares checks a leg kick.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Chav Jr.'s head but Chav Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chav Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Chav Jr. avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Chav Jr. delivers a nice body kick.
Palhares tries to move into range but Chav Jr. moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Palhares walks into a stiff left hand from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. slips under a jab.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chav Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Palhares does no damage.
Chav Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares fails to land with a series of punches.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Palhares throws the left hand but Chav Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Chav Jr. avoids it.
Chav Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chav Jr. scores with the left hand. Palhares knows he should have avoided that one.
Palhares throws a push kick but Chav Jr. slaps the foot to one side.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Chav Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Chav Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Palhares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chav Jr. takes a step back to recover.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Chav Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Chav Jr. slams his shin into Palhares's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Palhares
enabling Chav Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares throws a hook but Chav Jr. avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chav Jr. jabs at Palhares's body.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Chav Jr. moved away.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chav Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Chav Jr. tries to land a leg kick but Palhares saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chav Jr. has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chav Jr. swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Chav Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 Pikey Chav Jr..
I think Chav Jr. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pikey Chav Jr.!
Pikey Chav Jr. 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yu Sei Songwong (ranked 2023 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Tyson Hargrave (ranked 248 p4p, 236 weight class). Hargrave is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mastodon - High Road. Tyson Hargrave has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yu Sei Songwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Hargrave!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Songwong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hargrave slips a straight right by Songwong.
Songwong drops his hands momentarily and Hargrave takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hargrave wants to clinch but Songwong slips to the side
and Songwong counters with a shoot takedown. Hargrave fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Songwong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Songwong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hargrave's guard.
Hargrave won't allow Songwong to pass to mount.
Hargrave tries to roll over but Songwong keeps him under control.
Songwong is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Songwong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hargrave is just riding it out for now. Songwong eventually gives up the hold.
Songwong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hargrave has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hargrave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Songwong pulls his head out easily.
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.
Hargrave makes his way to full guard, as Songwong worked for a kimura.
Hargrave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Songwong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hargrave is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Songwong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Songwong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Songwong won't allow Hargrave to sweep him here.
Hargrave keeping moving, preventing Songwong from controlling successfully.
Songwong forces his way into half guard.
Hargrave wants to get back to full guard.
Hargrave felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Songwong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hargrave is just riding it out for now. Songwong eventually gives up the hold.
Songwong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hargrave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hargrave actively working from the bottom here.
Hargrave actively working from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Yu Sei Songwong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
As Hargrave backs away, Songwong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hargrave lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hargrave misses the target.
A slow jab from Hargrave misses its intended target.
Songwong throws a counter high kick but Hargrave was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tyson Hargrave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Songwong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hargrave misses with a hook. Songwong ducked under it nicely.
Songwong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hargrave looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hargrave is looking to reverse the position.
Songwong controls the position.
Songwong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Songwong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hargrave tries to buck Songwong off but Songwong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Songwong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hargrave rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Songwong's guard! Nice work there by Hargrave!
Songwong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hargrave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Songwong looking for a guillotine here but Hargrave defends easily.
Hargrave wants to pass the guard but Songwong is keeping the position.
Hargrave stopping the sweep attempt from Songwong.
Songwong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hargrave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hargrave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hargrave wants to control from the top but Songwong keeps moving.
Songwong trying to control the position.
Hargrave trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Songwong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hargrave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Songwong trying to keep a closed guard but Hargrave is proving a slippery customer.
Songwong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave controlling from the top position.
Songwong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hargrave trying to control the position from guard on top but Songwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Songwong controls Hargrave momentarily but Hargrave frees himself.
Hargrave wants to pass the guard but Songwong is keeping the position.
Hargrave sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hargrave throws a shot to the body.
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.
Hargrave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Songwong.
Songwong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hargrave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Songwong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Songwong.
Songwong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hargrave throws a shot from downtown. Songwong moves away and avoids it.
Hargrave uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Songwong has time to react.
Hargrave takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyson Hargrave seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hargrave throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Songwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hargrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Songwong moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hargrave backs away, Songwong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hargrave swings for the body but Songwong moves out of range.
Hargrave with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hargrave works the jab nicely.
Songwong is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hargrave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hargrave walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Songwong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hargrave swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Songwong's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Hargrave!
Tyson Hargrave tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Petrov (ranked 1038 p4p, 986 weight class) and Phil Graves (ranked 147 p4p, 138 weight class). Graves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Bring The Darkness. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pyotr Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Graves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Graves misses with a hook
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov moves away from the strike by Graves.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands with a cross.
Petrov cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Graves lands a two punch combo.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves misses with the combination.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graves wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Petrov throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graves prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Graves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves slips under a jab from Petrov.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
A short right from Petrov.
That's four 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!
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Graves keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Graves.
Graves with a jab.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Phil Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov slips a jab from Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Graves scores with a spinning back kick!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Graves misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Graves catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot 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!
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Graves clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Petrov cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Phil Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
A big right from Petrov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves slips a jab from Petrov.
Graves looks to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyotr Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Petrov pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Graves slips a jab from Petrov.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves misses with a hook.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pyotr Petrov.
Well Graves 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves!
Phil Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Eclaro (ranked 710 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 100 p4p, 181 weight class). Eclaro comes to the cage accompanied by I'm The Boy. Paul Eclaro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Eclaro misses.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Khemkhaeng thumps Eclaro with a low kick.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Khemkhaeng is just out of range.
Khemkhaeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eclaro.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
A jab lands there for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khemkhaeng! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khemkhaeng moves away from the strike by Eclaro.
A big left from Khemkhaeng misses.
Eclaro throws a series of punches but Khemkhaeng avoids them all with ease.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khemkhaeng moves away.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng throws a low kick but Eclaro moves out of range easily.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Khemkhaeng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro misses with the combination.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro tries to clinch but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a shot from downtown. Eclaro moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eclaro's knee momentarily.
Khemkhaeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eclaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Khemkhaeng didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Eclaro is controlling the position.
Eclaro won't allow Khemkhaeng to sweep him here.
Khemkhaeng is still trying to improve position.
Eclaro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position.
Khemkhaeng pulls Eclaro in close to his closed guard and prevents Eclaro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
Khemkhaeng can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khemkhaeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khemkhaeng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eclaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eclaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eclaro stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro is trying to control. Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eclaro throwing shots but Khemkhaeng is blocking nicely.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eclaro lands strikes from half guard.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Eclaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Eclaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khemkhaeng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khemkhaeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Eclaro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping right.
Eclaro moves out of range as Khemkhaeng strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Eclaro fails with the takedown.
Eclaro misses with a few strikes there.
Khemkhaeng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khemkhaeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Khemkhaeng misses.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice strike.
Khemkhaeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khemkhaeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khemkhaeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro postures up and lands a big shot to Khemkhaeng's brow.
Eclaro pushes down on Khemkhaeng's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khemkhaeng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eclaro distracts Khemkhaeng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eclaro won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro pushing down on Khemkhaeng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
Eclaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khemkhaeng defending well though.
Eclaro wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khemkhaeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro.
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khemkhaeng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eclaro is working away from the top position though.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Khemkhaeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khemkhaeng is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khemkhaeng gets full guard.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khemkhaeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Khemkhaeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eclaro stays in close to Khemkhaeng's body and controls the position.
Khemkhaeng seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro advances to half guard.
Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khemkhaeng is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Eclaro takes a swing at Khemkhaeng's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro slips a straight right by Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khemkhaeng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping right.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.
Khemkhaeng misses with a right hand
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off but Eclaro dives into side control.
Khemkhaeng can't do much from the bottom here.
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khemkhaeng is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Khemkhaeng explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khemkhaeng circles away quickly and effectively.
Eclaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eclaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eclaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khemkhaeng was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khemkhaeng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khemkhaeng cracks Eclaro with an open hand slap.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot that snaps Eclaro's head back.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro moves away from the strike by Khemkhaeng.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng misses with a left hand
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khemkhaeng has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Eclaro is on him like a limpet, forcing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand.
Eclaro decides to pull guard.
Eclaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khemkhaeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro working for a triangle but Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Eclaro is trying to control the position but Khemkhaeng postures up.
Khemkhaeng stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown. Khemkhaeng fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard.
Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Khemkhaeng tries to stand but Eclaro is controlling from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khemkhaeng is aware though and is defending well.
Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Khemkhaeng pushes his legs off easily.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to Eclaro's body and controls the position.
Eclaro working a defensive guard here.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Eclaro is proving hard to escape from.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khemkhaeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eclaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Khemkhaeng passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eclaro defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eclaro 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
An out of breath Paul Eclaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Nicky Manu really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 151.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with George Hale was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Hinkle (ranked 639 p4p, 964 weight class) and Francesco Monroe (ranked 96 p4p, 147 weight class). Hinkle comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Hour Tour. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Hinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe misses with a hook.
Hinkle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hinkle prevents Monroe from improving his position.
Hinkle controlling the pace.
Hinkle 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.
Hinkle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hinkle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinkle trying to mount his opponent but Monroe defends it.
Hinkle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hinkle throwing shots but Monroe is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe is looking to control Hinkle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monroe avoid being mounted?
Monroe controlling the position well.
Hinkle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hinkle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monroe is not content to let Hinkle control the position.
Hinkle trying to pass the guard but Monroe defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Hinkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hinkle misses with a takedown attempt
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roy Hinkle has been cut.
Hinkle shoots in and gets a takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinkle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe looking to control.
Hinkle landing with the ground and pound.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hinkle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle landing some decent shots from guard.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hinkle wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Hinkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hinkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hinkle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hinkle lands a couple of elbows.
Hinkle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Hinkle looking to pass the guard.
Monroe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hinkle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monroe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hinkle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hinkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Hinkle saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hinkle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Hinkle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy Hinkle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinkle shoots in but no luck this time.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe misses the jab.
Hinkle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hinkle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roy Hinkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hinkle wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Hinkle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hinkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Monroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hinkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinkle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hinkle looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Hinkle dives in and grabs Monroe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monroe pushes down on Hinkle's head and hops out.
Hinkle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle has his takedown stuffed
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hinkle tries for a takedown but Monroe circles away easily
and Monroe counters with a nice right hand that sends Hinkle toppling to the canvas! Hinkle scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Monroe finish him?!
Hinkle is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinkle has his takedown stuffed
and Monroe counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
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