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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Richardson (ranked 3470 p4p, 22563 weight class) and Kenlow Enlow (ranked 379 p4p, 501 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by Fear of the Dark. Enlow has chosen This Is Absolution as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenlow Enlow!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Enlow's shoulder, as Enlow tries to avoid the shot.
Enlow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richardson swings for the body but Enlow moves out of range.
Justin Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Enlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enlow is looking for the big counter here.
Richardson clobbers Enlow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enlow moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Enlow thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Enlow.
Enlow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enlow looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Enlow avoids nicely.
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enlow wants to clinch.
Enlow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enlow misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Enlow avoids it well.
Enlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Enlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Enlow counters with a left and a right that stings Richardson.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Enlow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Enlow moves to clinch but Richardson breaks away
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Enlow slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Enlow might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow is looking for the big counter here.
Justin Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Enlow wants to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch position.
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a hook but Enlow avoids it easily.
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenlow Enlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enlow slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Enlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justin Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enlow shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Enlow moves away and avoids it.
Enlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Enlow with a nice cross.
Enlow wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Richardson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Enlow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Enlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson, which made it look bad.
Enlow moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Enlow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Enlow ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson sets himself, and Enlow steps forward looking for the clinch! Richardson avoids it this time.
Justin Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson lands with an uppercut that bounces Enlow off the cage and back into range.
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson tries to bum rush Enlow with a series of wild strikes but Enlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enlow wants to clinch
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Enlow wants to clinch.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Enlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Enlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Enlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enlow can do to turn this around?
Richardson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enlow counters with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Enlow moved out of range.
Kenlow Enlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson lands with an uppercut that bounces Enlow off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Richardson!
A victorious Justin Richardson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kenlow Enlow spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to still thank HXF for the support.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Palmer (ranked 4095 p4p, 4126 weight class) and Adam Peterson (ranked 418 p4p, 419 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson cracks Palmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
Peterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palmer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Palmer controlling the pace.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmer.
Peterson trying to control here.
Palmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Palmer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Peterson defend it? Palmer steps over the head and cranks it - Peterson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Palmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Palmer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barrel (ranked 3166 p4p, 4257 weight class) and Cyrus Choi (ranked 372 p4p, 459 weight class). Barrel comes to the cage accompanied by Big50. John Barrel had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Choi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi stuffs the takedown.
Barrel blocks a leg kick.
Barrel tries to counter with a takedown but Choi is quick to defend against it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi thuds a left hand into Barrel's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barrel or perhaps it was just good defense by Choi, which made it look bad.
Barrel tries for a takedown but Choi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Barrel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrel is breathing heavily.
Choi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Choi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Choi is looking to take a break and control but Barrel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choi wants to stand up but Barrel is controlling the position.
Choi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Choi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barrel sees it coming and defends easily.
Choi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barrel.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Barrel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barrel fails to land the takedown.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Choi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barrel's half guard.
Choi is looking to take a break and control but Barrel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrel controlling the position well.
Barrel won't allow Choi to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi wants to stand up but Barrel manages to regain full guard.
Barrel keeping moving, preventing Choi from controlling successfully.
Barrel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Choi looking to sit in guard and control but Barrel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Choi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrel 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.
Choi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barrel is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Choi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrel landing some decent shots from guard.
 It looks like Cyrus Choi has been cut.
Choi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barrel gets to his feet and stands over Choi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Choi felt that one! Barrel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Choi from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Barrel!
John Barrel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Ross (ranked 4141 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Conner Chambers (ranked 487 p4p, 474 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isiah Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Conner Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers takes one to the chin there.
Chambers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Chambers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Ross throwing a counter right hand but Chambers manages to avoid it.
Isiah Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ross lands with a good body shot.
Ross lands a big shot that drops Chambers! Can he finish him?
 Chambers is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross stands up from Chambers's guard - Ross perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Chambers gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ross points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Chambers wakes up just in time to hear Ross thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isiah Ross!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Chandler (ranked 2915 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Jon Meril (ranked 229 p4p, 83 weight class). Meril has chosen YEAT - Get Busy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Chandler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Meril!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Meril moves out of range easily.
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril is having none of it.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Meril moves out of range easily.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyle Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Meril avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Meril blocks a head kick by Chandler.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meril is working the combinations to good effect here.
Meril has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meril there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four 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!
Meril leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Meril sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chandler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meril sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meril circles away.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Meril sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Meril has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler shoots in but Meril avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters by clinching up.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler tries to work over Meril's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler looking to throw knees to the head but Meril is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meril lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Meril pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is trying to maintain a safe position but Meril gets an underhook and turns Chandler into the cage.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril moves away
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Chandler looks to clinch
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chandler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meril.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Chandler misses
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler tries to clinch up
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril moves away
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler closes the distance but Meril moves to the side
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Chandler misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler closes the distance but Meril moves to the side
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kyle Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Meril is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Meril sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chandler looks to throw a body kick
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meril tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meril to the ground. Meril escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Meril circles away.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Kyle Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 41:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 41:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Jon Meril said 'This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Jack (ranked 3046 p4p, 3865 weight class) and Adolis Perez (ranked 407 p4p, 465 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reed Jack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adolis Perez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Jack persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perez sends Jack crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perez is motioning to the referee to let Jack up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Perez flashes Jack a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jack's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jack crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Perez punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adolis Perez!
Adolis Perez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Adolis Perez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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