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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suga Diabeetus (ranked 837 p4p, 362 weight class) and Yoni Megaladon (ranked 112 p4p, 53 weight class). Megaladon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Break On Throoooyeah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Suga Diabeetus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suga Diabeetus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoni Megaladon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaladon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Megaladon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Yoni Megaladon has been cut.
Yoni Megaladon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megaladon throws a body shot but no joy.
Megaladon throws a hook to the side of Diabeetus's head but Diabeetus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diabeetus cracks Megaladon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Megaladon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Megaladon lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Diabeetus.
A head kick misses from Megaladon.
Megaladon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diabeetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megaladon misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Diabeetus misses the target.
Diabeetus avoids the body shot from Megaladon.
Megaladon lands a body shot.
Megaladon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diabeetus rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diabeetus lands a big uppercut and Megaladon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Megaladon looks OK. Diabeetus waves Megaladon back to his feet!
That has opened up Yoni Megaladon's cut even more.
Megaladon misses the shot to the body.
Megaladon closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabeetus blocks an uppercut.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Diabeetus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Megaladon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Megaladon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diabeetus.
Diabeetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Megaladon has closed the distance and engaged Diabeetus in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Megaladon.
Diabeetus tries to break free but Megaladon pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Megaladon.
Megaladon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diabeetus scores with a shoulder strike.
Megaladon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Megaladon pushes Diabeetus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diabeetus is breathing heavily.
Diabeetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Megaladon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Megaladon on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megaladon has a couple of punches blocked by Diabeetus.
Diabeetus is looking to break free of the clinch but Megaladon has double underhooks.
Megaladon misses with a punch to the body.
Megaladon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diabeetus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Megaladon.
Megaladon lands with a light punch inside.
Megaladon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diabeetus.
Megaladon tries to throw a body punch but Diabeetus avoids it by throwing Megaladon back against the cage.
Megaladon throws a head punch that misses.
Diabeetus prevents a body shot from Megaladon.
Diabeetus blocks an uppercut.
Megaladon throws a punch but it's blocked by Diabeetus.
Megaladon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diabeetus backwards.
Megaladon misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Megaladon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus can't find room to land a body shot as Megaladon controls the action.
Megaladon misses with some punches.
Diabeetus breaks from the clinch.
Diabeetus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Megaladon with the inside leg kick.
Megaladon lands a really nice looking cross but Diabeetus seems unphased.
Nice shot by Megaladon.
Megaladon punishes Diabeetus's body with a nice straight punch.
Megaladon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diabeetus throws an off balance right hand
and Megaladon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diabeetus misses with an uppercut
and Megaladon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Megaladon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diabeetus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diabeetus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Megaladon. Megaladon obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Diabeetus's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Megaladon thumps Diabeetus with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Diabeetus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Megaladon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaladon clinches.
Diabeetus manages to break the clinch.
Diabeetus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Megaladon with the inside leg kick.
Megaladon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Megaladon.
Megaladon struggles to land a body shot inside as Diabeetus controls his hands.
Megaladon lands with a short shot to the head.
Diabeetus misses with some punches.
Diabeetus blocks an uppercut.
Megaladon scores with a shoulder strike.
Diabeetus is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megaladon.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megaladon misses with a body punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diabeetus breaks from the clinch.
Megaladon scoring well with a low kick there.
Megaladon throws a hook to the side of Diabeetus's head but Diabeetus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megaladon scores with a hook.
Diabeetus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Megaladon cracks Diabeetus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diabeetus scores with a shot to the body.
Megaladon throws a shot from downtown. Diabeetus moves away and avoids it.
Megaladon clinches with his opponent.
Diabeetus scores with a shoulder strike.
Diabeetus manages to break the clinch.
Megaladon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diabeetus.
Megaladon digs a good body shot into Diabeetus's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diabeetus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Megaladon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Megaladon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Megaladon in his tracks.
Diabeetus swings for the body but Megaladon moves out of range.
Megaladon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Megaladon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Megaladon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diabeetus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Megaladon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Megaladon scores with a shoulder strike.
 Diabeetus is rocked!
Megaladon is working Diabeetus over against the cage.
Oh Diabeetus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diabeetus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Megaladon throws a big uppercut that drops Diabeetus! More strikes from Megaladon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diabeetus lies dazed against the cage as Megaladon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoni Megaladon!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoni Megaladon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Rivers (ranked 333 p4p, 603 weight class) and Kealin Bishop (ranked 42 p4p, 85 weight class). Rivers's entrance music is Gojira - Sphinx. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bishop's choice of entrance music: HonestKey- When I Wake Up. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kealin Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bishop with a poor takedown
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Kealin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivers's sensitive parts.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivers is able to avoid easily.
Bishop tries to clinch up
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivers's head.
Rivers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bishop jabs Rivers right on the nose. Rivers blinks but takes it well.
Sean Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots and misses
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop keeps Rivers at a distance using the push kick.
Bishop throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivers sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sean Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kealin Bishop.
Rivers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Rivers lands.
Bishop lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Rivers back into the cage.
Bishop presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivers's guard.
Rivers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivers will feel that in the morning.
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!
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rivers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
As Bishop looks to move away, Rivers throws a big counter combo but Bishop just gets out of the way.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rivers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bishop tries to clinch but Rivers moves away
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rivers if he has to take too many more of those.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers avoids a kick to the body.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rivers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bishop slips under a jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishop decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but Rivers defending well.
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivers avoid being mounted?
Rivers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rivers is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivers's head.
Rivers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kealin Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bishop avoids the head kick by Rivers.
Rivers drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rivers takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Kealin Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Rivers checks it.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Bishop misses with a body punch
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Bishop wants to counter with a clinch but Rivers pushes him away.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivers should have avoided that one.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rivers throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop scores with a head kick. Rivers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop 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.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 Bishop is rocked!
Rivers throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers throws a big counter combination but Bishop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Rivers trying to control from the bottom.
Sean Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers trying to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivers keeping hold of Bishop's head, controlling as best he can.
Bishop works his way into full mount!
Bishop avoids the attempt from Rivers to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking to control but Rivers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rivers wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rivers tries to control the position but Bishop now has his back.
Rivers is trying to remain composed but Bishop is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rivers trying to get back to his feet but Bishop is in full control for now.
Rivers is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Bishop go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rivers has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bishop is not going to allow Rivers to sit and survive in this position.
Bishop thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Well, with Bishop on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rivers is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rivers trying to control the position but Bishop manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rivers takes a big shot to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Rivers trying to control the hands but Bishop breaks the grip.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rivers trying to get back to his feet but Bishop is in full control for now.
Bishop has the hooks in. Rivers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rivers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kealin Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bishop cracks Rivers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivers defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Rivers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop drives through with a takedown into Rivers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bishop is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Bishop punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Rivers there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
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!
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bishop off and has taken his back!
Bishop is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rivers.
Rivers keeps control of the position as Bishop tries to break free.
Rivers keeps control of the position easily here as Bishop tries to buck him off.
Rivers controlling well, preventing Bishop from escaping the position.
Rivers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bishop tries to break free.
Bishop is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rivers.
Rivers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sean Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishop turns into Rivers and is now in his guard.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard.
Rivers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bishop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Bishop throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Rivers misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Kealin Bishop's cut even more.
Sean Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kealin Bishop.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Rivers misses.
A left lands for Bishop.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rivers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bishop sprawling to the canvas! Bishop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rivers finish him?!
Bishop moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Bishop flicks out a counter leg kick but Rivers steps away.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Bishop.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kealin Bishop!
A very excited looking Kealin Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaven May Jr (ranked 280 p4p, 787 weight class) and Arturo Hernandez (ranked 30 p4p, 74 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think May Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HonestKey- Self Discovery. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaven May Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez 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.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Hernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from May Jr.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. May Jr didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by May Jr.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by May Jr.
May Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from May Jr. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and May Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is not content to let May Jr control the position.
May Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hernandez keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
May Jr is taking a breather. Hernandez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
May Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez controlling the position well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
May Jr moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. May Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
May Jr blocks a jab.
Hernandez swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
May Jr swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
May Jr cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down May Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent May Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.
May Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by May Jr.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.
May Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernandez avoided it.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and May Jr counters with a good low kick that Hernandez was not able to check.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
May Jr takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
May Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Hernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and May Jr counters by clinching up.
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!
Hernandez prevents a body shot from May Jr.
Hernandez gets control of May Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but May Jr postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
May Jr won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but May Jr postures up.
May Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
May Jr wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's eight 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.
May Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from May Jr misses its target.
Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
May Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from May Jr.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
May Jr looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
May Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
May Jr is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag May Jr down to the mat. May Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaven May Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
May Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Hernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and May Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but May Jr drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
May Jr postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
May Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr is looking to stall here but Hernandez recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
May Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez pulls May Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
May Jr being controlled here momentarily.
May Jr is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as May Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from May Jr.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and May Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
May Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hernandez works May Jr's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and May Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez blocks the body kick.
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. May Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but May Jr keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but May Jr is working away.
May Jr has his hands clasped together around Hernandez's back. He's all about the action.
May Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is trying to control. May Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
May Jr controlling the position for now.
May Jr trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for May Jr.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Hernandez shrugs it off.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
May Jr throws a shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
May Jr takes one on the button.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body.
May Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving.
May Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
May Jr looking for subs off his back but Hernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kaven May Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
May Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. May Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
May Jr is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Hernandez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez checks a low kick from May Jr.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and May Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
A little feinted left hand from May Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hernandez cracks May Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and May Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hernandez's knee momentarily.
May Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from May Jr with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
enabling May Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but May Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
so May Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez pulls May Jr in to control the position.
May Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr preventing the sweep.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
May Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
May Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Hernandez - just one landing.
Hernandez sizes up May Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Nice takedown defense from May Jr. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May Jr slips under a jab.
Hernandez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from May Jr.
May Jr lands with a hook. Hernandez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from May Jr misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from May Jr misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr slips under a jab.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and May Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
May Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but May Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is trying is best to control the position here.
May Jr content to control rather than advance.
Hernandez is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
May Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
May Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. May Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez goes for a double leg but May Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as May Jr continues to drive forward.
A shot to the liver by May Jr. Beautiful body shot.
May Jr gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
May Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Hernandez to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
May Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. May Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
May Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez trying to control the pace.
Hernandez is continuing to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
May Jr tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
May Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Hernandez in the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but May Jr sprawls well.
Kaven May Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
May Jr scores with a leg kick.
May Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and May Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
Hernandez digs a good hook to May Jr's body.
Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. May Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
May Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
May Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
May Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. May Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arturo Hernandez.
I've got Hernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kaven May Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dredd Tatum (ranked 966 p4p, 525 weight class) and Thunda Punch (ranked 125 p4p, 73 weight class). Thunda Punch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dredd Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunda Punch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Punch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatum doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Punch counters with a stiff right hand.
Punch throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Punch counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum misses with a hook
and Punch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Punch cracks Tatum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Punch digs a good hook to Tatum's body.
Punch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tatum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch stuns Tatum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Punch connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Punch counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thunda Punch!
Thunda Punch 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isopaa Mfer (ranked 656 p4p, 480 weight class) and Robby Cloud (ranked 34 p4p, 26 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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33
309
20 - 11 - 0 |
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27
281
15 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer moves away from the strike by Cloud.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer attempts a counter takedown but Cloud avoids it well and moves away.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Cloud missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cloud 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.
Cloud dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cloud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Cloud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Mfer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cloud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cloud scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud.
Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a left to the body.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cloud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Mfer.
As Mfer backs off Cloud throws a huge counter combo but Mfer manages to avoid it all.
Cloud lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cloud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Mfer misses.
Cloud lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cloud lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mfer. Cloud pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud!
Robby Cloud 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaven Murphy (ranked 413 p4p, 330 weight class) and Ki Ruyjini (ranked 55 p4p, 45 weight class). Ruyjini has chosen 修羅ã®èŠ± Shura no hana by Meiko Kaji as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
219
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaven Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ruyjini!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruyjini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini throws a head kick that misses.
Ki Ruyjini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ruyjini.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
Ruyjini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruyjini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Ruyjini's ribcage. Ruyjini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruyjini throws a head punch that misses.
Ruyjini misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Ruyjini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruyjini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Ruyjini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruyjini misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Ruyjini has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is leaning against Ruyjini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruyjini has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ruyjini controls the action.
Ruyjini misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruyjini avoids the damage to the body.
Ruyjini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Ruyjini misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruyjini avoids the damage to the body.
Ruyjini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruyjini has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Ruyjini tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to stall but Ruyjini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruyjini tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ruyjini back against the cage.
Murphy digs a right hand into Ruyjini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruyjini's gas tank.
Ruyjini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ruyjini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruyjini.
A body shot lands from Ruyjini.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Ruyjini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Ruyjini misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Ruyjini managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruyjini backwards.
Ruyjini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruyjini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruyjini blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Ruyjini lands an uppercut.
Ruyjini can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruyjini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruyjini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Ruyjini blocks with his arms.
Ruyjini controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruyjini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruyjini managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruyjini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruyjini blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruyjini looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruyjini backwards.
Ruyjini misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruyjini backwards.
Murphy tries to work over Ruyjini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruyjini prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruyjini works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruyjini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruyjini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ruyjini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruyjini scores with a shoulder strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Ki Ruyjini's cut even more.
Ruyjini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruyjini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy is leaning against Ruyjini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruyjini has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Ruyjini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruyjini is defending well for now.
Murphy works on Ruyjini's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Ruyjini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruyjini.
Murphy pushes Ruyjini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murphy presses Ruyjini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy working Ruyjini over with knees to the body.
Ruyjini looks winded!
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruyjini.
Ruyjini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruyjini is defending well for now.
Ruyjini lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruyjini misses with a body punch.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruyjini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruyjini can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Ruyjini throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Ruyjini avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy working Ruyjini over with knees to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruyjini backwards.
Murphy cracks Ruyjini with a nice body shot.
Ruyjini swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Ruyjini 's eye.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Ruyjini blocks it.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Ki Ruyjini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Ruyjini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Ruyjini takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruyjini takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ki Ruyjini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ki Ruyjini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaven Murphy!
After the fight, Kaven Murphy 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 210 p4p, 444 weight class) and Magnus Thorgard (ranked 32 p4p, 62 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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29
250
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Thorgard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woerner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woerner throws an off balance right hand
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
Woerner throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
Woerner slips under a jab.
Woerner just misses with a punch to the body.
Woerner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Thorgard.
Thorgard with the counter takedown but Woerner avoids it easily.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Woerner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Woerner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Woerner there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woerner misses the body punch
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Woerner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woerner lands the left hand.
Thorgard checks the leg kick.
Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Woerner.
Woerner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorgard circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorgard lands with a nice body punch.
Woerner cracks Thorgard with a big right hand and Thorgard goes down!
Thorgard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorgard is still in real trouble! Can Woerner finish him?
Thorgard wants to sweep here but Woerner controlling him for the moment.
Thorgard is looking for a triangle but Woerner pushes his legs off easily.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woerner wants to stand and escape but instead Thorgard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thorgard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorgard trying to control but Woerner is working from the bottom.
Thorgard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woerner keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thorgard working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woerner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorgard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woerner wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorgard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thorgard throws a strike but Woerner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woerner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorgard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woerner has managed to get both his arms back between Thorgard's legs - danger averted.
Woerner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thorgard is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woerner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Woerner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woerner misses with a straight left.
Woerner misses with a leg kick.
Thorgard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Woerner fails to land with a series of punches.
Woerner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorgard defending well as Woerner loads up on a big left hand.
Woerner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorgard tests Woerner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorgard stuns Woerner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woerner looks to land a combination but Thorgard avoids it well.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard shoots in and gets a takedown into Woerner's guard.
Thorgard stops Woerner from standing up.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorgard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorgard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorgard postures up in Woerner's guard and throws a big left but Woerner blocks it.
Woerner keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woerner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Woerner throws a body punch but Thorgard moves out of range.
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!
Woerner throws a right and a left that Thorgard avoids nicely.
Woerner feints and then cracks Thorgard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorgard down.
Woerner throws a right hand that misses
so Thorgard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thorgard trying to control but Woerner is working from the bottom.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throws an elbow that misses. Woerner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorgard's guard. Nice move by Woerner!
Thorgard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woerner wants to stand but Thorgard is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorgard working a defensive guard but Woerner passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thorgard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woerner gets to his feet. Thorgard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Woerner throws a hook but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Woerner leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Woerner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Woerner looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorgard is just out of range.
Thorgard fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Woerner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woerner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Woerner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Woerner throws a push kick but Thorgard slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woerner. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woerner throws a big shot that misses.
Woerner misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Thorgard ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A cross from Woerner lands.
Woerner drops his shoulder and cracks Thorgard with a huge uppercut! Thorgard goes down! Can Woerner finish him?
Thorgard is rocked!
Woerner stands and steps away. Thorgard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thorgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Woerner finish him?
Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woerner throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woerner throws a jab when Thorgard was well out of range.
Thorgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Woerner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Woerner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woerner misses with a low kick.
Woerner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woerner misses the jab.
Woerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorgard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woerner.
Thorgard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Woerner lands a jab to Thorgard's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Woerner on his heels. He'll look to pass Woerner's guard now, I'm sure.
Woerner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorgard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorgard throwing strikes but missing.
Woerner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thorgard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Woerner to keep the fight standing.
Woerner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woerner drops his hands momentarily and Thorgard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Woerner cracks Thorgard with an uppercut from hell and Thorgard crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Woerner's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard pulls Woerner in to control the position.
Woerner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thorgard is proving hard to escape from.
Thorgard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Woerner won't allow Thorgard to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard has control of Woerner's left arm, preventing Woerner from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thorgard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woerner looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Woerner lands with a straight right. Thorgard didn't see that one coming.
Woerner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot lands for Thorgard.
Woerner throws a sloppy head kick and Thorgard moves out of range easily.
Thorgard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorgard darts in looking for a takedown but Woerner gets double underhooks and turns Thorgard into the cage.
Woerner lands a leg kick that knocks Thorgard off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woerner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woerner gets caught napping as Thorgard dives in and scores a takedown. Woerner manages to retain guard.
Thorgard is looking to work some ground and pound but Woerner has wrist control.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Woerner keeps moving.
Thorgard prevents Woerner from getting back to his feet.
Woerner has momentary wrist control but Thorgard slips an elbow through the middle.
Thorgard throwing strikes from guard but Woerner blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorgard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Woerner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorgard is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woerner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woerner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorgard scores with a jab. Woerner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorgard moves away.
Woerner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorgard slips a jab from Woerner.
Woerner throws the left hand but Thorgard avoids the punch easily.
Thorgard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner.
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Woerner's head but Woerner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Thorgard.
Woerner misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Woerner throws a leg kick
and Thorgard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woerner won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woerner trying to remain calm as Thorgard controls from the top position.
Thorgard wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy.
Thorgard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Woerner is avoiding damage well.
Woerner throws Thorgard to one side and escapes!
Thorgard connects with a crisp jab.
Woerner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Woerner throws a leg kick
and Thorgard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woerner manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thorgard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Woerner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woerner throws a leg kick
and Thorgard counters with a shoot takedown. Woerner fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woerner keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard throwing strikes but missing.
Woerner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorgard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorgard looking to sit in guard and control but Woerner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Woerner gets to his feet. Thorgard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Woerner lands an overhand right.
Woerner misses the jab.
Thorgard works the jab nicely.
Woerner thows a leg kick but Thorgard checks it
and Thorgard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woerner!
Thorgard working the strikes but Woerner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Woerner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard trying to control the pace.
Thorgard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard looks to land a strike but Woerner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Woerner can't keep his opponent in guard - Thorgard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thorgard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thorgard with good strikes from the mount here!
Thorgard looking to ground and pound but Woerner is blocking nicely.
Thorgard landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorgard connects with the punch.
A jab from Woerner misses.
Thorgard moves out of range as Woerner strikes.
Woerner misses the jab.
Woerner throws out a loose jab but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Woerner missing with a left hand there. Thorgard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorgard moves out of range of the leg kick from Woerner.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Thorgard ducks down to avoid it.
Woerner throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorgard looks to land a right hand but Woerner moved out of range.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Woerner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woerner pushes Thorgard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thorgard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thorgard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thorgard is looking to take a break and control but Woerner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woerner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thorgard lands an elbow.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working.
Woerner tries to escape but Thorgard is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Woerner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Thorgard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woerner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thorgard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Woerner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thorgard has cracked it and Woerner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thorgard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Thorgard!
After winning the bout, Magnus Thorgard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil St. Georges (ranked 235 p4p, 439 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 25 p4p, 44 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
145
14 - 4 - 0 |
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150
15 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil St. Georges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
St. Georges closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daddy circles away.
Daddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daddy leaves St. Georges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daddy loads up on a big right hand but St. Georges slips the punch.
St. Georges feinted with a counter takedown.
Daddy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy gets a double leg takedown into St. Georges's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy working some strikes from top position.
Daddy postures up in St. Georges's guard and throws a big left but St. Georges blocks it.
St. Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy won't allow St. Georges to sweep him here.
Daddy controlling from the top position.
St. Georges is trying to keep Daddy in close.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
St. Georges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St. Georges has momentary wrist control but Daddy slips an elbow through the middle.
Daddy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of St. Georges's head.
Daddy stays in close to St. Georges's body and controls the position.
Daddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St. Georges's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.
Daddy landing with the ground and pound.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Daddy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of St. Georges's head.
St. Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Daddy lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St. Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
St. Georges working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daddy has passed into half guard!
Daddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St. Georges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St. Georges is doing well to control the position and prevent Daddy from advancing to side control.
Daddy trying to mount his opponent but St. Georges defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
St. Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St. Georges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daddy trying to mount his opponent but St. Georges defends it.
St. Georges taking some punishment here, with Daddy in his half guard.
Daddy is trying to control. St. Georges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daddy slips a nice elbow through St. Georges's hands, connecting with St. Georges's forehead.
Daddy wants to take a breather but St. Georges is having none of it.
Daddy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St. Georges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is pressing down on Daddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Daddy is looking to work some ground and pound but St. Georges has wrist control.
Daddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but St. Georges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Daddy is retaining full guard.
Daddy is looking to sweep but instead, St. Georges has passed into half guard.
Daddy wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daddy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daddy.
St. Georges pushing down on Daddy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Daddy is working away.
St. Georges is really struggling to control Daddy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
St. Georges works his way into full mount!
St. Georges is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daddy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Daddy to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy holds on to St. Georges around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Daddy tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daddy wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Daddy is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daddy is surviving well by controlling St. Georges's body position as best he can.
Daddy is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Daddy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daddy is refusing to be controlled, as St. Georges sits in half guard.
St. Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Daddy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Daddy is pressing down on St. Georges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy is looking to sweep but instead, St. Georges has passed into half guard.
Daddy is in trouble now - St. Georges has advanced to mount!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges looking to control but Daddy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daddy is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges tries to control but Daddy wriggling away.
Daddy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
St. Georges working for the choke.
St. Georges is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
Daddy's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daddy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St. Georges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daddy's waist but Daddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St. Georges off to one side.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
St. Georges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daddy sprawls and moves away.
St. Georges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daddy lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a right hand that misses
and St. Georges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St. Georges.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy keeps trying to improve his position.
St. Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Daddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daddy stands up over St. Georges, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daddy pushes down on St. Georges's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St. Georges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daddy scores with a couple of nice shots.
St. Georges looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Daddy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Daddy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Daddy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. St. Georges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daddy landing strikes from the mount and St. Georges is in trouble!
Daddy trying to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
St. Georges is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daddy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked St. Georges badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Daddy around the waist but Daddy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Daddy is the winner by TKO! Daddy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy is the new featherweight champion!
Big Daddy very nearly forgot to thank Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Price (ranked 187 p4p, 434 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 24 p4p, 58 weight class). Smith has chosen Rush - Subdivisions as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Price has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Price gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Price is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Smith advances to half guard.
Price taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Price defends it.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Price is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Price avoid being mounted?
Price is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Price looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Price defends the submission attempt.
Price trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Price actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Price over with strikes.
Smith wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Smith throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Price is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Price is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Price looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith closes the distance but Price moves to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Price thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith wants to clinch.
Pete Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Price.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith pulls guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Price looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Price up and slammed him! Price can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Price tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the position but Price is working away.
Price is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Price is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith throws an elbow but Price slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Price sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Price with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Price is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Price avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Price is looking to improve his position.
Smith working over Price with some ground and pound. Price looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.
Price is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Price avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Price misses with a looping left.
Price takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Price looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves to clinch but Price breaks away
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Price lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Price lands a stunning uppercut that sends Smith to the mat!
Smith is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Price forces his way into half guard.
Price throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Price pushes his legs off easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Price advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price seems to be looking for submissions.
Price sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Price drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Price advancing to mount.
Smith tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Price is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Price lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Price is aware though and is defending well.
Smith has an active guard here but Price has managed to pass into half guard.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Price has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Price scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Price controlling the pace for now.
Price lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smith wants to escape the position.
Price trying to control momentarily.
Smith tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Price's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Price wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.
Price controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Price tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Price gets full guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight 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.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Smith shoots in.
Price looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Price cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Price tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Price wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Pete Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a left hand.
Price wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
Price missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Price swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Price's guard.
Price controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Price trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Price passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Price controlling the pace.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Price gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Price controlling Smith's posture.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Price controlling the position.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Price!
Price wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Price scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Price has passed into half guard!
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Price is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Price wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
Price thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
Price seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight 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.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Price has passed into half guard!
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Price connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Price not doing much here.
Price thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Smith trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Price showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Price has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Price!
A less than humble Pete Price misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Mike Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahjo Kuomanen (ranked 20 p4p, 284 weight class) and Leandro Leao (ranked 5 p4p, 42 weight class). Kuomanen's entrance music is HonestKey - One Shot. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahjo Kuomanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Leao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuomanen lands a slapping body shot.
Leao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuomanen lands a jab to Leao's midsection.
Leao throws a right and a left that Kuomanen avoids nicely.
Donk. Leao catches Kuomanen right on the button with a cross.
Leao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuomanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leao is trying to stand up here but Kuomanen is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuomanen in particular looking to stall.
Kuomanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuomanen not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuomanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuomanen is trying to control. Leao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leao keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuomanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuomanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leao clobbers Kuomanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuomanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leao on the side of the head.
Kuomanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leao throws a looping overhand right but Kuomanen ducks down to avoid it.
Leao looks to land a left hand but Kuomanen moved out of range nicely.
Leao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuomanen misses with a hook.
Leao lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuomanen's hands.
Leao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Leao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuomanen.
Leandro Leao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Leao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen lands with a hook. Leao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuomanen swings for the body but Leao moves out of range.
Kuomanen lands a slapping body shot.
Kuomanen slips a jab from Leao.
The fighters circling - Kuomanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuomanen throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuomanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Leao counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Leao.
A big left from Kuomanen misses.
Kuomanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leao to the mat! Leao manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leao keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully.
Kuomanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leao keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass.
Leao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuomanen controls the pace.
Kuomanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leao is keeping the position for now.
Kuomanen lands a couple of digs.
Kuomanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Leao has wrist control.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Leao keeps moving.
Kuomanen looking to sit in guard and control but Leao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Leao throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuomanen's body to avoid the submission. Kuomanen has instead reached around Leao's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuomanen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ahjo Kuomanen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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