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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rulla Kebab (ranked 3104 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Jørgen Thrane (ranked 355 p4p, 330 weight class). Rulla Kebab could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jørgen Thrane's chin.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rulla Kebab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jørgen Thrane!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kebab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thrane tries to avoid it but Kebab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thrane to the ground. Thrane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kebab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thrane circles away.
Thrane counters with a body kick.
We've been told by Kebab's head coaches at Freaky Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kebab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thrane as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rulla Kebab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kebab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thrane tries to avoid it but Kebab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thrane to the ground. Thrane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kebab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thrane swivels and escapes.
Kebab dives in and grabs Thrane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrane pushes down on Kebab's head and hops out.
Kebab doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Rulla Kebab has been cut.
Kebab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kebab with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane leaves Kebab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kebab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kebab fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thrane throws a leg kick that misses.
Kebab tries for a takedown but Thrane circles away easily
and Thrane counters with an outside leg kick.
Kebab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kebab shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrane as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrane! But no joy.
Kebab has a takedown stuffed.
Kebab dives in and grabs Thrane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrane pushes down on Kebab's head and hops out.
Thrane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kebab fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrane stuffs the takedown attempt from Kebab. Kebab gets slowly back to his feet.
Thrane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kebab shoots for a takedown but Thrane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thrane has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Thrane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kebab.
Kebab looks for a takedown but Thrane sprawls well.
Kebab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thrane avoids it really well and circles away.
Kebab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a good low kick that Kebab was not able to check.
Kebab is breathing heavily.
Thrane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kebab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kebab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kebab manages to avoid it.
As Thrane looks to move away, Kebab throws a big counter combo but Thrane just gets out of the way.
Kebab shoots and misses
and Thrane counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Thrane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thrane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kebab if he has to take too many more of those.
Kebab gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rulla Kebab's cut is getting worse.
Kebab shoots in looking for a takedown but Thrane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kebab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thrane scores with a leg kick.
Jørgen Thrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kebab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thrane tries to avoid it but Kebab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thrane to the ground. Thrane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thrane lands a big head kick that sends Kebab tumbling to the mat! Thrane takes a step backwards and waves Kebab back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Kebab is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kebab misses with a takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a monster head kick that knocks Kebab out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jørgen Thrane!
After winning the bout, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Knight (ranked 1486 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Quentin Hayes (ranked 175 p4p, 346 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quentin Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayes momentarily.
Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hayes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a body punch
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Knight scores with a jab. Hayes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayes moves out of range as Knight strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayes misses the target.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quentin Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hayes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight misses the jab.
Quentin Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes staying out of range there.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight throws a lazy uppercut
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range.
Hayes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Hayes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knight throws a sloppy body shot
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a series of punches but Hayes moves out of range.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Hayes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hayes misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Knight.
Knight connects with a jab.
Hayes scores with a jab.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Knight misses.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Knight avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Hayes drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Hayes's ribs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayes.
Hayes throws out a powerful jab.
Hayes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Hayes avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Hayes connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight scores with a punch to the head.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hayes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hayes's guard now, I'm sure.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayes has his hands on Knight's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Hayes pulls Knight in close to his closed guard and prevents Knight from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Hayes throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hayes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayes.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
Quentin Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hayes tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayes swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight cracks Hayes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Hayes throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knight, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hayes.
Hayes throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hayess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knight is keen to just control but Hayes is a slippery customer.
Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hayes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight.
Hayes is trying to control but can't.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knight 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.
Knight scoring with strikes but Hayes is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is landing with some decent strikes but Hayes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hayes tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Terrance Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayes can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayes is looking to escape.
Knight with shots to the head and body - Hayes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Knight with a couple of short strikes.
Knight looking to control but Hayes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hayes wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Knight with a couple of short strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a heavy elbow.
Knight tries to control but Hayes wriggling away.
Hayes wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Hayes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hayes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hayes tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hayes is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight with shots to the head and body - Hayes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knight controlling the pace for now.
Hayes suckers Knight into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hayes is now in Knight's guard!
Knight controlling Hayes's posture.
Hayes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
Knight controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
Knight is really struggling to control Hayes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hayes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayes trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayes tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Hayes 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.
Hayes trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Knight dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
Hayes connects with a body shot that sends Knight's belly button to the back.
Knight tries for a takedown but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayes slips a jab from Knight.
Knight punishes Hayes's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Hayes stuffs the takedown.
Hayes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Hayes moves into the clinch.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hayes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayes.
A short right from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayes prevents a body shot from Knight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Hayes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes misses with some punches.
Knight presses Hayes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hayes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Hayes misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to keep Knight in close.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hayes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Hayes defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayes defends well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hayes controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips under a jab from Hayes.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Knight punishes Hayes's body with a nice straight punch.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Hayes.
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
Hayes tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight is keen to just control but Hayes is a slippery customer.
Hayes trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
Hayes keeps trying to improve his position.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
Hayes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayes.
Knight postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is pulling down on Knight's head. It's preventing any offense from Knight, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes misses with a hook.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Hayes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knight.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hayes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Knight throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin Hayes!
A very excited looking Quentin Hayes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Terrance Knight stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn... Just Damn...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Wahlstroem (ranked 3479 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Zavian Barkley (ranked 380 p4p, 161 weight class). Max Wahlstroem has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Wahlstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zavian Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Barkley misses with a body shot
and Wahlstroem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wahlstroem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barkley as he jumps to the side.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wahlstroem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Wahlstroem fails with the takedown
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Wahlstroem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wahlstroem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wahlstroem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Barkley struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlstroem tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wahlstroem has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barkley stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wahlstroem working away.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Barkley is working away.
Barkley struggling a bit here.
Barkley is being controlled here.
Barkley struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wahlstroem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barkley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
Wahlstroem goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barkley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wahlstroem but great work by Barkley.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face as Barkley controls the position.
A control attempt from Wahlstroem but he's now mounted!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem is looking to improve his position but Barkley isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Barkley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barkley prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.
Barkley controlling his opponent.
Wahlstroem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Barkley's head to control him but Barkley postures up.
Wahlstroem has a hand on Barkley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barkley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barkley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wahlstroem to take his back!
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barkley controlling the pace for now.
Barkley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Barkley content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barkley controlling from the full mount.
Wahlstroem tries to improve his position but instead Barkley has taken his back!
Barkley wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy.
Wahlstroem just trying to survive but Barkley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Wahlstroem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barkley controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barkley.
Wahlstroem is trying to break free.
Barkley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wahlstroem doesn't escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem breaks Barkley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barkley seems keen to control Wahlstroem's posture.
Wahlstroem postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barkley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wahlstroem, into his guard.
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barkley 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.
Wahlstroem is trying to control the position but Barkley postures up.
Barkley pushing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Barkley is controlling well.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Barkley's head to control him but Barkley postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Barkley is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Barkley seems content to control.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Barkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley controlling the pace.
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zavian Barkley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Wahlstroem moved out of range.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Wahlstroem's shoulder, as Wahlstroem tries to avoid the shot.
Wahlstroem tried to counter with a leg kick but Barkley avoided it.
Wahlstroem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barkley's waist but Barkley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wahlstroem off to one side.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Wahlstroem is predictable there
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wahlstroem has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Barkley blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Wahlstroem tries to counter by clinching up but Barkley breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
As Barkley backs away, Wahlstroem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley lands a nice shot that snaps Wahlstroem's head back.
A jab from Barkley finds it's way through Wahlstroem's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlstroem looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley.
Wahlstroem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barkley to score with a decent uppercut.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Wahlstroem is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from Barkley lands but Wahlstroem takes it in his stride.
Wahlstroem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Wahlstroem lands a jab to the nose.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem with a poor takedown
and Barkley counters with a head kick that drops Wahlstroem to the mat! Wahlstroem scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wahlstroem is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Wahlstroem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Wahlstroem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Wahlstroem moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Wahlstroem seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Wahlstroem finds it's way through Barkley's defenses.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Wahlstroem misses its intended target.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Wahlstroem is looking to slow Barkley down with leg kicks.
Barkley scores with a head kick.
Wahlstroem throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlstroem moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wahlstroem thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Wahlstroem.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zavian Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley walks into a left hand.
Wahlstroem misses with a wild combination.
Barkley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wahlstroem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barkley feints a counter leg kick.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries a low kick but Wahlstroem avoids it.
Barkley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
Barkley scores with the left hand. Wahlstroem knows he should have avoided that one.
Barkley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahlstroem dives in for a single leg takedown but Barkley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wahlstroem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wahlstroem connects with a single shot there.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Barkley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wahlstroem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlstroem shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Wahlstroem is looking to counter the offense by Barkley and move into the clinch.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlstroem was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wahlstroem. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Wahlstroem ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem slips under a jab from Barkley.
Wahlstroem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley throws a low kick but Wahlstroem avoids it.
Zavian Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wahlstroem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wahlstroem throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahlstroem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barkley cracks Wahlstroem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wahlstroem tries for a takedown but Barkley circles away easily
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Barkley blocks the low kick.
Wahlstroem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wahlstroem scrambles back to his feet.
Barkley gets caught flat footed, as Wahlstroem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is trying to keep Wahlstroem in close.
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barkley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barkley controls Wahlstroem momentarily but Wahlstroem frees himself.
Barkley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wahlstroem defends it easily.
Wahlstroem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem postures up.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wahlstroem is out of range.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wahlstroem.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahlstroem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wahlstroem throws a front kick aimed at Barkley's knee but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zavian Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Wahlstroem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
A jab from Wahlstroem misses.
A head kick misses from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Wahlstroem moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Wahlstroem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barkley defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wahlstroem misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahlstroem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Wahlstroem moves out of range easily.
Barkley cracks Wahlstroem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahlstroem.
Nice uppercut there from Wahlstroem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is looking to slow Wahlstroem down with leg kicks.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Wahlstroem moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Barkley misses.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Wahlstroem was not able to check.
Barkley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley slips under a jab from Wahlstroem.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Wahlstroem moves out of range easily.
A big left from Wahlstroem misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Wahlstroem.
Barkley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barkley throws a hook but Wahlstroem avoids it easily.
Wahlstroem tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.
Wahlstroem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wahlstroem throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Wahlstroem 's knee.
Wahlstroem connects with an inside leg kick.
Wahlstroem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wahlstroem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wahlstroem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wahlstroem appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley lands a head kick!
Wahlstroem throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem shoots and misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahlstroem misses with an uppercut.
Wahlstroem moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarkley.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahlstroem.
Barkley throws a front kick aimed at Wahlstroem's knee but Wahlstroem avoids it well.
Wahlstroem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Wahlstroem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Wahlstroem saw that one coming.
Wahlstroem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wahlstroem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I wouldn't like to be where Barkley is right now.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem working away.
Wahlstroem working the ground and pound but Barkley is defending the strikes.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Barkley is working away.
Wahlstroem swings around for an armbar but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wahlstroem's guard.
Barkley stays in close to Wahlstroem's body and controls the position.
Wahlstroem pulls Barkley in to control the position.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barkley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Wahlstroem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wahlstroem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barkley is trying to control Wahlstroem's posture but Wahlstroem avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem wants to control for a moment but Barkley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wahlstroem prevents Barkley from standing back up.
Wahlstroem wants to pass the guard but Barkley is defending well.
Wahlstroem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barkley is defending against the submission attempts here by Wahlstroem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barkley trying to hold on to Wahlstroem's head to control him but Wahlstroem postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Max Wahlstroem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wahlstroem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zavian Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zavian Barkley!
A very excited looking Zavian Barkley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Masterson (ranked 1675 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Sir Beocca (ranked 198 p4p, 217 weight class). Beocca is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alok & Mojjo - Love Love feat. Gilsons. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sir Beocca !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beocca jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
Masterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beocca counters with a straight right hand.
Beocca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Beocca misses.
Beocca misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Beocca counters with a right hand to the body.
Beocca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Beocca moves away and avoids it.
Gregory Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson misses with a hook
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beocca tries to land a front kick but Masterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beocca lands a nice hook to Masterson's body. Masterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Beocca avoiding damage.
Beocca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Beocca .
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Beocca .
Beocca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Our sources have told us that Masterson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Beocca .
Beocca can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Beocca prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Nice body punch from Beocca .
Beocca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beocca avoiding damage as Masterson throws knees to the body.
Beocca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beocca avoids it.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beocca backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Beocca 's head.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Beocca .
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Beocca .
Beocca working aggressively here.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Beocca .
Beocca blocks an elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masterson avoids the elbow strike from Beocca , against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Beocca .
Beocca scores with a hook to the body.
Beocca has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Beocca blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Beocca takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Sir Beocca has been cut.
Beocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beocca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Beocca lands with a light punch inside.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Beocca .
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beocca lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beocca swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beocca is leaning against Masterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masterson working Beocca over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson working aggressively here.
Beocca avoids the elbow strike from Masterson, against the cage.
Beocca misses with an elbow over the top.
Beocca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson cracks Beocca with a nice body shot.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Beocca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Beocca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Beocca presses Masterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Beocca .
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beocca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beocca lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
Beocca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beocca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masterson.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Beocca .
Beocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Beocca blocks an uppercut.
Beocca blocks an elbow strike.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Beocca lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Gregory Masterson has been cut.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Beocca .
Nice body punch from Beocca .
Masterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beocca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masterson avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beocca wants to stall.
Beocca cracks Masterson with a nice body shot.
Beocca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beocca backwards.
Masterson blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masterson with a knee to the head.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beocca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beocca lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Beocca has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beocca avoids it.
Beocca gets through Masterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beocca fails to land.
Beocca avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beocca misses with a punch on the inside.
Beocca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beocca fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Masterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beocca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Beocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beocca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Beocca pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beocca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beocca working aggressively here.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
Beocca throws an elbow that misses.
Beocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
Beocca lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beocca lands an elbow inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beocca s head.
Beocca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beocca avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterson.
Beocca lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson is rocked!
Masterson takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Masterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beocca dips a shoulder and cracks Masterson with a mighty uppercut! Masterson falls back against the cage and Beocca unloads with a barrage of strikes! Masterson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Beocca screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Beocca !
Our winner, Sir Beocca , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Tiger (ranked 1632 p4p, 1262 weight class) and Jeremy Marks (ranked 216 p4p, 164 weight class). Tiger's entrance music is Alok - Hear Me Tonight. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Marks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks connects with a body shot.
Marks throws a leg kick but Tiger checks it.
A quick step to the side and Tiger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiger.
Marks blocks a jab.
A jab from Tiger finds it's way through Marks's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marks counters with a leg kick.
Marks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Marks coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger lands a really nice looking cross but Marks seems unphased.
Marks throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
Marks misses with a two punch combination.
Tiger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiger throws a right and a left that Marks avoids nicely.
Marks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Marks misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Marks - just one landing.
Tiger digs a good hook to Marks's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiger counters with a two punch combo.
Marks's corner calls for a 1-2. Marks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiger is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks connects with a right hand. Tiger shakes it off.
Tiger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiger lands a body shot.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Tiger.
Marks swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks tries to land a front kick but Tiger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Tiger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiger finds it's way round the side to connect with Marks's head.
Marks drops his hands momentarily and Tiger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marks misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Tiger.
Tiger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Marks finds it's target.
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marks lands with a right hand.
Tiger cracks a nice hook into Marks's ribs.
Tiger misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiger lands a jab to the head.
Tiger lands with a shot to the body.
Marks misses with a left hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks slips under a jab from Tiger.
Jab from Marks.
Good work by Tiger as he checks the leg kick.
Marks lands a front kick.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiger's sensitive parts.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Marks avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Marks misses with the body kick
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Marks.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
A big left from Tiger misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tiger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Tiger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiger throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Tiger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Tiger misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks misses with a kick to the body
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Marks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiger misses with the combination.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marks lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Marks.
Tiger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiger misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiger's head.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tiger.
Tiger throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Marks.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Marks.
Tiger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks scores with a body shot.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Marks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Tiger looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Tiger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marks throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Marks lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming.
Tiger misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Tiger.
Marks looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger lands a jab.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Marks.
Marks misses with a head kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marks slips a straight right by Tiger.
Marks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Marks swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marks throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Tiger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Tiger was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the body from Tiger misses
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Marks.
Marks scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Marks misses.
Marks misses with a hook.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Tiger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks misses with a straight left.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks scores with a nice head shot.
Tiger lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Tiger checks a low kick from Marks.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
Marks thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger misses with a looping left.
Marks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiger.
Marks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Marks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Tiger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Marks motions for Tiger to come forward. Marks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marks with a jab.
Tiger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Marks throws out a counter right but Tiger avoids it with no problem.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Tiger manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Marks.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Marks.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
No joy there for Marks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marks.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
A little jabbing left from Marks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiger scores with a one two! Marks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marks is looking to chop away at Tiger's legs.
Marks misses with a jab to the body
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marks, as that shot connected.
A big left from Tiger misses.
Marks fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiger in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Tiger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Tiger finds it's target.
Marks avoids the body shot from Tiger.
A little jabbing left from Marks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Marks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Marks throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger connects with a crisp jab.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiger scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Marks.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Marks fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiger in the body.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Marks misses.
Tiger avoids a kick 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!
Marks throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lion Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger moves away from the strike by Marks.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab from Tiger.
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 Lion Tiger.
Well Marks 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Marks!
Our winner, Jeremy Marks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tre Jokinen (ranked 803 p4p, 1776 weight class) and Kirill Berkut (ranked 76 p4p, 164 weight class). Kirill Berkut has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkut is working away from the top position though.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Berkut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Berkut prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Berkut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berkut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Berkut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berkut.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Berkut is stalling here. Jokinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berkut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jokinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jokinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Berkut is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Berkut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berkut is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jokinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Berkut tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
Jokinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jokinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Berkut gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berkut is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berkut reverses the position - he's now on top in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berkut defends it easily.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Berkut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Berkut advances position into side control!
Jokinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Berkut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berkut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berkut is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen throws a strike but Berkut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Berkut slips an elbow through the middle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berkut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berkut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berkut finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Berkut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jokinen's guard.
Berkut looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Berkut.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berkut scores with a jab to the head.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berkut scores with a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berkut is aware though and is defending well.
Berkut throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut controlling from the top position.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berkut trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Berkut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Berkut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Tre Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Berkut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berkut advances position into side control!
Jokinen prevents Berkut from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut laying and praying for a moment but Jokinen takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berkut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berkut trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Berkut seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Jokinen has his foot on Berkut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berkut works his way back into a safe position though.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berkut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkut is stalling in the full guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berkut 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut lands the left hand.
Berkut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jokinen is fending him off so far but Berkut persists. Nope, Jokinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
Berkut misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Berkut throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Berkut shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berkut content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jokinen has locked up a guillotine! Jokinen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berkut is holding on here and Jokinen must be using up a lot of energy. Berkut has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jokinen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tre Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Tre Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Manfred (ranked 751 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Danny Shaw (ranked 95 p4p, 212 weight class). Shaw has chosen Elvis Costello - My Mood Swings as his entrance music. Danny Shaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Manfred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Manfred off the cage and back into range.
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Manfred swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Manfred sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manfred throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manfred decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Manfred has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Manfred is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manfred takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Manfred in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Manfred looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfred pulls his head out easily.
Manfred lands strikes from half guard.
Shaw actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfred scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfred wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Manfred is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manfred defends it easily.
Manfred trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manfred missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfred wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manfred defends it easily.
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manfred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfred is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Manfred has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfred lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manfred has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manfred content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw has his foot on Manfred's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfred works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manfred scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfred distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manfred sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfred.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Manfred uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manfred tries to move to full mount but Shaw actually manages to regain half guard.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Manfred in his half guard.
Manfred landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw tries to roll over but Manfred keeps him under control.
Manfred passes to side control.
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Manfred is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manfred scoring with punches from side control.
 Shaw is rocked!
Manfred cracks Shaw with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Manfred immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Shaw is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Manfred!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Manfred!
Klaus Manfred 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Arlin (ranked 583 p4p, 813 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 77 p4p, 106 weight class). Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. Shane Fergusson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Arlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Arlin should have avoided that one.
Arlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Arlin moves away and avoids it.
Arlin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arlin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arlin misses with a right hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlin.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fergusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergusson connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlin throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Arlin throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlin.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Arlin throws out a powerful jab.
Arlin scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Arlin.
Arlin throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Arlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fergusson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlin connects with a body shot that sends Fergusson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Arlin swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Arlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Fergusson responds with a good body kick, but Arlin manages to step out the way in time.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Arlin.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
Arlin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlin misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Arlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Arlin works Fergusson's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arlin throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Arlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Arlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fergusson.
Fergusson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arlin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Arlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Arlin counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Arlin avoids it with no problem.
Fergusson digs a good hook to Arlin's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Arlin's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Arlin moves forwards but Fergusson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arlin is rocked!
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlin misses with a two punch combination.
Fergusson misses with a wild combination.
Arlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Arlin misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlin.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Arlin misses the target.
Arlin slips a jab from Fergusson.
It looked like Arlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fergusson.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Arlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Arlin scores with a hook.
Arlin misses the body punch
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fergusson misses with a looping left.
Arlin throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson dodges the punch combination from Arlin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fergusson with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlin.
Fergusson digs a good body shot into Arlin's ribs.
Arlin missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Arlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlin jabs Fergusson right on the nose. Fergusson blinks but takes it well.
Fergusson throws a chopping leg kick but Arlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlin lands a right hook to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a hook but Arlin avoids it easily.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Arlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Arlin lands with a shot to the body.
Arlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fergusson. Fergusson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fergusson moves out of range as Arlin strikes.
Arlin digs a good hook to Fergusson's body.
Arlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Arlin.
Arlin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fergusson moves out of range as Arlin strikes.
Arlin throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arlin throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlin throws a combination. Fergusson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the head.
Fergusson with a hook.
Arlin misses with a looping right.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arlin throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson tried to score with a low kick but Arlin checks it.
Arlin looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Arlin counters with a left to the body.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlin.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.
Arlin is breathing heavily.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Arlin misses with a body shot.
Arlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arlin swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arlin! Fergusson lets Arlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Fergusson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arlin misses with a straight left.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Arlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Arlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Arlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arlin. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlin lands with a cross.
Fergusson digs a good hook to Arlin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlin walks into a stiff left hand from Fergusson.
Arlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergusson takes a swing at Arlin's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson moves forwards but Arlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Arlin ducks down to avoid it.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fergusson moves away from the strike by Arlin.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arlin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Arlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlin seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Fergusson finds it's target.
Fergusson throws a hook but Arlin blocks it.
Arlin connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Arlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arlin misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Arlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Arlin misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlin lands a right hook to the body.
Arlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arlin thinking.
Fergusson with the inside leg kick.
Arlin drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
Arlin misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Arlin ducks down to avoid it.
Arlin misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arlin! Fergusson lets Arlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fergusson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Fergusson!
An out of breath Shane Fergusson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kilgore (ranked 191 p4p, 726 weight class) and Pete Price (ranked 29 p4p, 90 weight class). Kilgore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HonestKey- Change. Jeremy Kilgore has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Price!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Price's knee momentarily.
Kilgore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Pete Price has been cut.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Price avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Price with a jab.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Price swings widly with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a good low kick that Price was not able to check.
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!
Price throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore tries to sprawl but Price drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kilgore is trying to stand up here but Price is controlling him well.
Kilgore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Price.
Price slips a nice elbow through Kilgore's hands, connecting with Kilgore's forehead.
Kilgore is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
Kilgore is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the pace.
Kilgore is trying to stand up here but Price is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore lunges at Price with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Price's hand.
Price fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Price changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Kilgore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Price avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Price slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Price drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kilgore defends it well.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kilgore to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Price misses with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Price throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kilgore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Price misses with a jab to the body
and Kilgore counters with an outside leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Price doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Jeremy Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price lands the left hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilgore counters with a series of strikes. Price will be more careful next time no doubt.
Price lands with a straight right. Kilgore didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
Kilgore is rocked!
Kilgore dodges the punch combination from Price.
Kilgore misses with a few strikes there.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Price misses.
Price drops Kilgore with a big left hand and mounts him. Kilgore is in big trouble!
Oh Kilgore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Price controlling his opponent.
Price postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kilgore bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Price and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Price!
A relieved looking Pete Price thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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