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GAMMA#1153 Clappertron v Young PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Garcia (ranked 2465 p4p, 1006 weight class) and Slimed Undies (ranked 273 p4p, 131 weight class). Diego Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimed Undies!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a hook but Undies avoids it easily.
Undies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Undies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Undies avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Undies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Undies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Undies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Undies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Undies misses with a series of wild punches.
Undies blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Undies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Undies connects with a high kick.
Garcia scores with a kick to the body.
Undies has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Undies is out of range.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Undies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Undies lands a right hand.
Undies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Undies drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Undies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Undies throws a counter combo.
A big left from Undies misses.
Garcia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Undies. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Diego Garcia's cut is getting worse.
Garcia throws a low kick but Undies avoids it.
A low kick lands for Undies.
Undies stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Undies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Undies moves away and avoids it.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Undies checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Undies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Undies misses with a low kick.
Undies throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Undies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Undies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Undies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Undies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Undies just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Undies moves away and avoids it.
Undies throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Undies scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Undies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Undies.
Diego Garcia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Undies checks a leg kick.
Undies slips under a jab from Garcia.
Undies steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Undies blocks the low kick.
As Garcia backs off Undies throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Undies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia throws a low kick but Undies avoids it.
Undies takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Undies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Undies. Undies obviously looking to wear him down.
Undies checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Undies ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Undies sprawls well. Undies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Undies. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Undies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Undies sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slimed Undies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Undies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Undies.
Undies loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Undies. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Undies.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Undies.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Undies's ribs.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Undies - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Undies. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Undies looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Undies blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Undies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Undies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Undies unleashes a big counter combination but Garcia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Undies moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slimed Undies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia tests Undies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Undies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Undies moves away.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Undies looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Undies just manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Undies throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garcia. Undies shrugs it off though.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Undies on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Undies moves out of range easily.
Undies missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Undies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Undies tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Undies sprawls well.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Undies.
Undies slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Undies counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Undies.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Undies counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Some wild striking there from Undies.
Undies ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Undies avoids the body shot from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Undies misses with a looping left.
Undies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garcia.
Undies throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Undies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Undies misses the target.
Undies is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Undies throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
enabling Undies to counter with a crisp jab.
Undies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Undiess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Undies.
Undies slips a jab from Garcia.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Undies.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Undies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Undies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Undies scores with a punch to the head.
Jeez, Diego Garcia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Undies sprawls well. Undies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Undies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Undies moved out of range.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Undies avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Undies throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Undies.
Slimed Undies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Undies throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Undies moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
The fighters circling - Undies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Undies's head but Undies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Undies throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garcia 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.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Undies.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Undies sees coming a mile off.
As Garcia backs off Undies throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Garcia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slimed Undies!
Slimed Undies spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marski Martola (ranked 1354 p4p, 914 weight class) and Jacques Turcotte (ranked 141 p4p, 98 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marski Martola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martola misses with a takedown
and Martola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turcotte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martola wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Turcotte trying to control the position here.
Martola throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola is really struggling to control Turcotte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martola.
Turcotte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Martola wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Martola preventing the sweep.
Turcotte pulls Martola in close to prevent any damage.
Martola throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turcotte holds on and takes a little breather.
Turcotte is trying to keep Martola in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martola looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte takes a swing at Martola's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Martola.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Martola avoids it with no problem.
Martola throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martola throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Martola slips a jab from Turcotte.
We've been hearing reports that Martola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Martola missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martola lands a lovely overhand right.
Turcotte rushes Martola and presses him up against the cage.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Martola is working for takedown but Turcotte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Martola wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marski Martola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Martola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Martola throws a wild body kick that Turcotte sees coming a mile off.
Martola scores with a jab to the body.
Martola fails with the takedown
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martola thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martola throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Martola ducks under and follows up with a left that Martola also avoids with ease.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Martola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Martola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martola finds it's way round the side to connect with Turcotte's head.
Martola looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Martola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Martola staying out of range there.
Martola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marski Martola will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Martola catches Turcotte right on the button with a cross.
Martola misses the jab.
Martola misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Martola wants to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martola misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte walks into a stiff left hand from Martola.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martola was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Martola feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martola has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Martola finds it's way through Turcotte's defenses.
Martola defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Martola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turcotte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martola scrambles back to his feet.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Martola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Martola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martola creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turcotte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Martola lands some shots froms side control.
Turcotte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turcotte tries to bench press Martola off him but Martola keeps the position.
Turcotte is not content to let Martola control the position.
Turcotte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martola's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turcotte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turcotte wants to control but Martola is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Martola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte is trying to maintain the position but Martola is very close to passing his half guard.
Martola is nestled in close to Turcotte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turcotte taking some punishment here, with Martola in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Martola there.
Turcotte trying to control from the bottom.
Martola working over Turcotte with some ground and pound. Turcotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turcotte is not content to let Martola control the position.
Martola 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.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martola is nestled in close to Turcotte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Martola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Turcotte has his hands clasped together around Martola's back. He's all about the action.
Martola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte tries to roll over but Martola keeps him under control.
Martola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turcotte gets back to full guard.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard.
Martola passes Turcotte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turcotte controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Martola wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy.
Martola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turcotte is not content to let Martola control the position.
Martola wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marski Martola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Martola moved out of range.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martola defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turcotte.
Martola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Martola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy body kick from Martola
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martola.
Martola swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martola lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte takes a swing at Martola's ribcage but misses.
Martola slips a straight right by Turcotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Martola misses the target.
Martola shoots in but Turcotte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turcotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martola.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martola passes Turcotte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turcotte has hold of Martola's hands but Martola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Martola.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martola thows a huge punch but Turcotte dodges it nicely.
Martola tries to pass to full mount but Turcotte defends it.
Martola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turcotte keeps working.
Turcotte tries to get to full guard but Martola has control of the leg.
Martola throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turcotte to regain full guard.
Martola lands a couple of digs.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Martola throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marski Martola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turcotte working a defensive guard here.
Turcotte is adopting a defensive guard.
Turcotte trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martola tries to free his leg and advance position but Turcotte is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martola misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turcotte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turcotte is looking to reverse the position.
Martola scoring with punches from side control.
Turcotte is looking to reverse the position.
Martola wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy.
Martola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Martola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turcotte tries to improve position but can't.
Turcotte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Turcotte taking a bit of punishment here - Martola scoring with strikes.
Martola working the ground and pound.
Turcotte takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Martola politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Martola prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marski Martola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marski Martola!
Our winner, Marski Martola, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian McSlide (ranked 1047 p4p, 1985 weight class) and Spenser Swagger (ranked 49 p4p, 72 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorian McSlide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spenser Swagger!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlide steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swagger. That one must have hurt.
McSlide avoids a punch combination nicely.
McSlide connects with a leg kick.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and McSlide moves out of range easily.
McSlide scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swagger in his tracks.
 It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
McSlide misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Swagger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swagger.
McSlide looks to throw the jab but Swagger is out of range.
McSlide moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swagger throws a half hearted mid kick.
McSlide misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Swagger looks to land a right hand but McSlide moved out of range.
McSlide defending well as Swagger loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSlide.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Swagger forces McSlide back against the cage and clinches.
Swagger misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSlide throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSlide stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McSlide missing with knees to the body.
McSlide scores with a knee to the head.
McSlide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swagger tries to work over McSlide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSlide blocking some punches.
McSlide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Swagger misses with some punches.
McSlide lands a left hand.
Swagger lands with a short shot to the head.
McSlide blocks a body shot from Swagger.
McSlide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSlide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSlide blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Swagger.
A head punch on the inside from Swagger fails to land.
McSlide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swagger blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSlide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSlide misses with a knee strike.
McSlide blocks an uppercut.
McSlide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swagger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swagger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSlide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as McSlide controls his hands.
Swagger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSlide throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSlide throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSlide effectively controlling the action here.
McSlide misses with a knee strike.
Swagger lands with a left to the head.
Swagger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSlide's elbow.
McSlide misses with a knee strike.
Swagger tries a body shot but McSlide blocks it.
Swagger tries to work over McSlide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSlide takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Swagger.
A right hand to the body from Swagger.
McSlide is breathing heavily.
Swagger misses with a body punch.
McSlide putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swagger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Swagger lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Swagger.
Swagger presses McSlide against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swagger misses with a body punch.
McSlide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSlide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swagger blocks it with crossed arms.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSlide's elbow.
Swagger scores with a hook to the body.
McSlide tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Swagger lands a right hand.
Swagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swagger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSlide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as McSlide controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tries to work over McSlide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Swagger.
McSlide blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger tries to work over McSlide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSlide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swagger.
McSlide wants to stall.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swagger tries to work over McSlide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swagger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSlide misses with a body punch.
McSlide blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSlide misses with a knee to the head.
McSlide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swagger is defending well for now.
McSlide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swagger avoids it.
McSlide wants to stall.
McSlide blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSlide's elbow.
Swagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spenser Swagger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spenser Swagger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from McSlide.
Swagger moves into the clinch.
McSlide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger working aggressively here.
McSlide blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger tries to throw a body punch but McSlide avoids it by throwing Swagger back against the cage.
McSlide missing with knees to the body.
McSlide looking to throw knees to the head but Swagger is blocking nicely.
McSlide is looking to control Swagger's arms but Swagger gets an underhook and turns him. Now McSlide has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from McSlide.
McSlide misses with a hook from the clinch.
McSlide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swagger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as McSlide controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlide taking a breather.
Swagger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McSlide seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Swagger can turn it around.
Swagger lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSlide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McSlide backwards.
Swagger lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a body punch.
Swagger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McSlide or not.
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger digs a right hand into McSlide's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McSlide's gas tank.
McSlide blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSlide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSlide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger scores with a shoulder strike.
McSlide tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spenser Swagger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Swagger.
Swagger gets through McSlide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSlide prevents a body shot from Swagger.
McSlide can't find room to land a body shot as Swagger controls the action.
Swagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Swagger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as McSlide controls his hands.
McSlide blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger lands a body shot.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Swagger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swagger tries a body shot but McSlide blocks it.
Swagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McSlide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swagger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swagger working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Swagger.
Swagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swagger lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSlide's elbow.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSlide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swagger blocks it with crossed arms.
Swagger lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSlide backwards.
Swagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
McSlide misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swagger.
McSlide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swagger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as McSlide controls the action.
Swagger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as McSlide controls the action.
Swagger lands a body shot.
McSlide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Swagger.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
 McSlide is rocked!
Swagger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McSlide's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McSlide drops to his knees and Swagger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Rainey (ranked 1058 p4p, 823 weight class) and Phoenix Peterson (ranked 136 p4p, 110 weight class). Peterson has chosen Bulls On Parade- Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Rainey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phoenix Peterson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rainey backs up against the cage.
Rainey throws a low kick but Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Rainey saw that one coming.
Rainey tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Rainey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Rainey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peterson's hands.
Rainey sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Rainey's head but Rainey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rainey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson throws a chopping leg kick but Rainey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rainey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson. That's going to slow Rainey down.
Rainey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rainey's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Rainey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rainey scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Peterson is rocked!
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rainey finish him?
Rainey dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey attempts a counter takedown but Peterson avoids it well and moves away.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
Rainey dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Rainey slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Rainey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson is looking for the big counter here.
Peterson feints a jab promting Rainey to slip. Peterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rainey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rainey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rainey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Peterson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Peterson looks to clinch but Rainey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Peterson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bronte (ranked 455 p4p, 428 weight class) and Baariq Taïa (ranked 25 p4p, 10 weight class). Bronte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buffalo Charge by Dub Phizix and Strategy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Bronte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Baariq Taïa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taïa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronte clinches.
Bronte throws a head punch that misses.
Bronte gets underhooks to prevent Taïa's takedown attempt.
Taïa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronte controls his hands.
Bronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Taïa.
Bronte throws a head punch that misses.
Taïa wants a takedown.
Bronte lands an uppercut.
Bronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taïa's elbow.
Good body shot from Bronte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronte.
Taïa has a couple of punches blocked by Bronte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taïa scores with a hook to the body.
Bronte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bob Bronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
Bronte scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taïa backwards.
A short right from Bronte on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Bronte.
Taïa looks winded!
Taïa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taïa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taïa cracks Bronte with an open hand slap.
Taïa's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taïa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No luck for Taïa with that takedown attempt.
Bronte instigates a clinch.
Bronte scores with a hook to the body.
Bronte lands a hook that snaps the head of Taïa backwards.
Bronte gets underhooks to prevent Taïa's takedown attempt.
Bronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taïa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bronte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taïa backwards.
Bronte manages to break the clinch.
Bronte has closed the distance and engaged Taïa in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taïa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronte breaks the clinch.
Bronte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
Bronte punishes Taïa's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taïa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bronte trying to control the position but Taïa is working away.
Bronte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronte landing a few strikes.
Taïa seems a little lost for a moment, as Bronte dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronte throwing strikes but Taïa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Taïa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bronte some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Taïa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Taïa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taïa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taïa wants to control but Bronte is keeping him busy.
Taïa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bronte works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Taïa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taïa thows a huge punch but Bronte dodges it nicely.
Taïa slips a nice elbow through Bronte's hands, connecting with Bronte's forehead.
Taïa slows the pace down in half guard.
Bronte is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taïa.
Bronte has his hands clasped together around Taïa's back. He's all about the action.
Taïa wants to take a breather but Bronte is having none of it.
Bronte works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taïa wants to pass the guard but Bronte is keeping the position.
Bronte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taïa manages to get himself to full guard.
Taïa is pulling down on Bronte's head to control his posture.
Taïa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bronte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Bronte as Taïa shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Bronte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taïa's hands.
Bob Bronte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronte lands an overhand right.
Bronte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taïa can do to turn this around?
Taïa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bronte lands in his opponent's guard.
Bronte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taïa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronte has gone for a leg lock! Taïa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bronte's guard.
Taïa is in close to Bronte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taïa wants to control from the top but Bronte keeps moving.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taïa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bob Bronte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronte 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.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses.
Taïa stopping the sweep attempt from Bronte.
Taïa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taïa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taïa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronte has wrist control.
Taïa landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taïa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taïa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronte has wrist control.
Taïa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taïa wants to control from the top but Bronte keeps moving.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.
Taïa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bronte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taïa landing some decent shots from guard.
Bronte looking to control.
Taïa is working Bronte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taïa wants to control from the top but Bronte keeps moving.
Taïa lands a couple of digs.
Bronte is rocked!
Taïa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taïa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taïa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Bronte blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taïa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronte connects with a nice looking jab.
Taïa fails to land the takedown.
Bronte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bob Bronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
Taïa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronte finds it's way round the side to connect with Taïa's head.
Taïa moves into the clinch.
Bronte blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taïa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronte pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronte has a couple of punches blocked by Taïa.
Bob Bronte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taïa can't get the takedown.
Taïa wants the takedown. Bronte is fighting it off but Taïa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bronte's guard against the cage.
Taïa is breathing heavily.
Taïa throws an elbow that misses. Bronte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taïa's guard. Nice move by Bronte!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taïa keeping moving, preventing Bronte from controlling successfully.
Taïa managing to control the position.
Taïa keeping moving, preventing Bronte from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Bronte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bronte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baariq Taïa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt - Bronte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taïa blocks a jab.
Bronte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronte wants it to stay on the feet.
Good exchange - Taïa coming out on top.
Bronte connects with a jab.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob Bronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
Bronte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Taïa misses the target.
Good shot there by Bronte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronte tries to clinch there but Taïa circles away.
Taïa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taïa throws out the jab.
Bronte is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bronte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taïa clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronte manages to break the clinch.
Bronte feints and as Taïa raises his hands in defense, Bronte changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronte wants to control from the top but Taïa keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronte postures up and lands a big shot to Taïa's brow.
Taïa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taïa is on top in guard.
Bronte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taïa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronte 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.
Bronte pulls Taïa in to control the position.
Bronte is trying to keep Taïa in close.
Taïa working some strikes from top position.
Taïa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Bronte blocks nicely.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taïa cracks Bronte with a solid left hand.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taïa trying to control but Bronte is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob Bronte is winning the standup battle so far.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown but Bronte shows good takedown defense.
Bronte half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronte slips under a jab from Taïa.
Taïa shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronte sprawls well. He's pushed Taïa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronte looks to land a combination but Taïa avoids it well.
Bronte cracks Taïa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taïa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronte shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronte showed some decent athleticism there.
Taïa trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taïa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taïa wants to control but Bronte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taïa wants to improve his position but Bronte is controlling well.
Taïa trying to hold on to Bronte's head to control him but Bronte postures up.
Bronte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronte is trying to control the action in half guard but Taïa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taïa is just riding it out for now. Bronte eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bronte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bronte!
A victorious Bob Bronte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Li Citra (ranked 561 p4p, 536 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 76 p4p, 70 weight class). Hanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Subcouds - on red. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
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214
18 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Li Citra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
And Hanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Li Citra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Li Citra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Li Citra feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Li Citra. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Li Citra feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Luca Li Citra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Li Citra misses
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Li Citra's head.
Li Citra's coaches at Mentor Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hanson is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Li Citra is defending well.
Li Citra is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li Citra defending well though.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li Citra defends it well.
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but Li Citra defending well.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li Citra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a head shot. Li Citra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Li Citra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Li Citra has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hanson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Li Citra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Li Citra misses with a looping left.
Hanson wants to counter the offense by Li Citra and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li Citra sprawls well. Li Citra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Li Citra digs a good body shot into Hanson's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanson has a takedown stuffed.
Li Citra misses with a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Li Citra fights it but they end up in guard.
Li Citra has his feet on Hanson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li Citra is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Li Citra is defending well.
Hanson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Li Citra down.
Hanson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Li Citra defending against the ground and pound.
Li Citra is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hanson working the strikes but Li Citra uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Li Citra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Hanson wants to pass to mount but Li Citra is defending the position.
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Li Citra still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Li Citra has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson looking for a sweep but Li Citra has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hanson is trying to escape the mount.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson throws an elbow that misses. Li Citra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanson's guard. Nice move by Li Citra!
Hanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Li Citra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hanson.
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.
Li Citra decides to stand back up. Li Citra steps back and let's Hanson get back to his feet.
Li Citra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanson at a distance.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li Citra throws out the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Li Citra's guard.
Hanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li Citra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanson, into his guard.
Hanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Li Citra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson is trying to work for a sweep but Li Citra has mounted him!
Hanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Li Citra.
Luca Li Citra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Li Citra tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li Citra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li Citra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Li Citra throws a big shot that misses.
Hanson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Li Citra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luca Li Citra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson tries to counter with a clinch but Li Citra shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Li Citra gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
Li Citra attempts a counter takedown but Hanson avoids it well and moves away.
Li Citra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luca Li Citra is winning the standup battle so far.
Li Citra clobbers Hanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Li Citra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li Citra's waist but Li Citra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Li Citra misses its intended target.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li Citra defends it well.
Li Citra misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li Citra misses with a double jab
and Hanson counters with a single leg into guard. Li Citra didn't expect that.
Li Citra wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Li Citra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li Citra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Li Citra!
Luca Li Citra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 113 p4p, 360 weight class) and Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 18 p4p, 45 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Akutagawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa misses with a looping left.
Farquharson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akutagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Farquharson scores with a sloppy right hand. Akutagawa should have avoided that one.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and Farquharson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akutagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akutagawa!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akutagawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Farquharson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Farquharson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Akutagawa!
Akutagawa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound.
Akutagawa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Akutagawa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Farquharson.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Akutagawa is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson lands with some strikes.
It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson won't let Akutagawa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Akutagawa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Farquharson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Farquharson is landing with some decent strikes but Akutagawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Farquharson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That has opened up Ryu Akutagawa's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryu Akutagawa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malcolm Farquharson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sledge Wrou (ranked 162 p4p, 124 weight class) and Eddie Ryan (ranked 21 p4p, 15 weight class). Sledge Wrou had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Wrou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrou misses with a wild body shot.
Wrou misses with a low kick.
Ryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wrou defends it well.
Wrou looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Wrou misses with a low kick.
Ryan cracks Wrou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wrou cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ryan cracks Wrou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryan walks into a jab.
Wrou throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrou misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wrou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wrou lands a high kick!
Wrou misses with a body kick.
A big left from Wrou misses.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wrou walks into a jab.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrou pinned against the cage. Wrou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Wrou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrou cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wrou misses with a body shot.
Wrou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Sledge Wrou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Ryan misses with a body shot
and Wrou counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrou misses with a kick to the body.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Ryan moves out of range as Wrou strikes.
Ryan takes a swing at Wrou's ribcage but misses.
Wrou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrou.
Wrou lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wrou to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Wrou connects with a high kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrou.
Wrou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrou misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Wrou's head but Wrou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrou is looking to counter punch.
Wrou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrou throws a chopping leg kick but Ryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sledge Wrou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses.
Wrou misses with a straight left.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wrou lands a jab to the head.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wrou is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Wrou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws the left hand but Wrou avoids the punch easily.
Wrou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrou.
Wrou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan cracks Wrou with a good jab.
Ryan misses with a hook. Wrou ducked under it nicely.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Wrou.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Wrou sprawls well.
Wrou throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Wrou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wrou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Wrou.
Wrou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sledge Wrou dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrou misses with a double jab.
Wrou slips under a jab.
Wrou throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Wrou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan 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.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wrou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Wrou tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Sledge Wrou is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Wrou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrou's corner calls for a 1-2. Wrou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wrou throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wrou's guard.
Wrou wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wrou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wrou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wrou!
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrou content to control rather than advance.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wrou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrou controlling the pace for now.
Wrou wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Wrou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Wrou maintains control.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Wrou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrou tries to stand up but Ryan had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sledge Wrou will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wrou.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Wrou had a free shot at his head there.
Wrou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a hook
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan walks into a stiff left hand from Wrou.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wrou wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ryan manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrou is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wrou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wrou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has an active guard here but Wrou has managed to pass into half guard.
Sledge Wrou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Wrou is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wrou is just content to waste time from the top position. Ryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrou wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Sledge Wrou.
Well Wrou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sledge Wrou!
After the fight, Sledge Wrou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 17 p4p, 51 weight class) and Vinicius Honorio (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Honorio's choice of entrance music: Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio. Cormac McCarthy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinicius Honorio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honorio throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
Honorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Honorio defending well.
McCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Honorio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Honorio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Honorio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Honorio.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Honorio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Honorio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Honorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Honorio, not yet.
McCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Honorio keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honorio looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Honorio looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Honorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honorio is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom.
Honorio keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Honorio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
McCarthy pushing down on Honorio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Honorio is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honorio is still trying to improve position.
Honorio is trying to control but can't.
Honorio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Honorio keeping hold of McCarthy's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Honorio is avoiding it.
Honorio misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy walks into a jab.
Honorio throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honorio lands with a shot to the body.
Honorio goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honorio can do to turn this around?
Honorio lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Honorio with a series of wild strikes but Honorio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honorio feints the counter takedown.
Honorio misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from McCarthy.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honorio was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honorio throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Honorio finds it's target.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Honorio.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Honorio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body. Honorio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Honorio tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Honorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honorio.
Vinicius Honorio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Honorio looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Good exchange - Honorio coming out on top.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Honorio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Honorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honorio swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range.
Honorio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Honorio digs a good body shot into McCarthy's ribs.
Honorio darts in looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets double underhooks and turns Honorio into the cage.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Honorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Honorio, not yet.
Honorio keeps trying to improve his position.
Honorio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Honorio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Honorio controls the pace.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honorio manages to get himself to full guard.
McCarthy passes Honorio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy stalling.
Honorio is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Honorio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinicius Honorio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Honorio tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Honorio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy prevents Honorio from improving his position.
Honorio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCarthy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Honorio is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy avoids the attempt from Honorio to control.
McCarthy with good strikes from the mount here!
McCarthy scoring with strikes but Honorio is staying in there.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Honorio is desperately trying to improve his position but McCarthy has a good base and remains in mount.
Honorio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy unloading with bombs!
Honorio regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Honorio wants to get back to full guard.
Honorio is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Honorio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honorio blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Honorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Honorio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy prevents Honorio from improving his position.
Honorio wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
Honorio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Honorio is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honorio.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy stops a takedown attempt from Honorio.
Honorio wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honorio can't get the takedown.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Honorio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honorio was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Honorio tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Honorio scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Honorio clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honorio manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Honorio moves out of range.
Honorio just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy thuds a left hand into Honorio's body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCarthy enables Honorio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCarthy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Honorio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honorio passes into half guard.
Honorio is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Honorio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Honorio has control of the leg.
Honorio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCarthy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
Honorio tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
Honorio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Honorio thowing shots but they're missing.
Honorio looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Honorio with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Honorio is landing with some decent strikes but McCarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCarthy is in a horrible position here. Honorio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Honorio breaks from McCarthy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Honorio thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Honorio wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
Honorio raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honorio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Honorio lands a heavy elbow.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Honorio controlling the action here.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Honorio's head to control him but Honorio postures up.
McCarthy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Honorio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio dominated that fourth round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Honorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Honorio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Honorio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Honorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Honorio misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to stall.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head.
Honorio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCarthy is defending well.
Honorio breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy rushes Honorio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Honorio controls the action.
Honorio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCarthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honorio at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Honorio backpedaling.
McCarthy forces Honorio back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Honorio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Honorio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Honorio throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Honorio circles away.
Honorio shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Honorio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Honorio avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
A jab lands there for Honorio.
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Honorio is working for takedown but McCarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honorio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Honorio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Honorio stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
McCarthy seems keen to control Honorio's posture.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Honorio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honorio managing to control the position.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Honorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.
Honorio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving.
Honorio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCarthy escapes and throws Honorio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McCarthy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Honorio's legs.
Honorio can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Honorio is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Clappertron (ranked 130 p4p, 127 weight class) and Fred Young (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Young's choice of entrance music: Real Ganja Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Clappertron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Young!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clappertron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Clappertron counters with a straight right hand.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clappertron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Clappertron takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Randal Clappertron has been cut.
Young tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clappertron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young sends Clappertron crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Young is motioning to the referee to let Clappertron up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Clappertron is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Clappertron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Clappertron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clappertron walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Clappertron limp body while Young jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Young!
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