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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igla Chlen (ranked 219 p4p, 861 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 34 p4p, 116 weight class). Chlen comes to the cage accompanied by . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Chlen tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chlen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chlen defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Chlen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Chlen checks the leg kick.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Chlen's shoulder, as Chlen tries to avoid the shot.
Chlen misses with a looping left.
Chlen scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Chlen throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Chlen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Chlen steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Chlen.
Good shot there by Chlen.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chlen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
Chlen moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chlen throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Chlen sees coming a mile off.
Chlen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Chlen 's knee.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Defoe throws the left hand but Chlen avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Chlen as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Chlen misses
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlen throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Chlen.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Chlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chlen lands with an overhand left.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlen to score with a decent uppercut.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Defoe just manages to avoid it.
Chlen lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Chlen does it's job there.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Chlen throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlen misses with a looping left.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Defoe takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Chlen misses.
Chlen lands a jab.
Chlen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Chlen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chlen checks it well.
Defoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chlen.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Chlen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Defoe moves forwards but Chlen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Defoe feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe scores with a hook.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Chlen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chlen checks a leg kick nicely.
Chlen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chlen lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chlen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
Chlen ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Nice uppercut there from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe throws a hook but Chlen blocks it.
Chlen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Chlen.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Chlen's body.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Chlen is wise to it.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chlen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Donk. Chlen catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
Chlen misses the jab.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlen misses with a looping left.
Defoe throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Chlen is out of range.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chlen throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Chlen there.
Chlen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe counters with a head kick. That will keep Chlen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
A jab from Defoe finds it's way through Chlen's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Chlen misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlen scores with a jab.
Defoe tries to land a body kick
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Chlen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Chlen throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chlen checks a leg kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Chlen's legs.
Chlen moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Chlen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlen. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Chlen.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
Defoe misses with a double jab
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Chlen's ribs.
Chlen scores with a nice strike.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Chlen counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Chlen moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a head kick but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Chlen works the jab nicely.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Chlen staying out of range there.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
Chlen lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chlen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Chlen avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chlen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a two punch combo.
Chlen lands with a good body shot.
Chlen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igla Chlen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chlen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe catches Chlen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlen throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Chlen moved out of range.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Chlen throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chlen misses with a hook to the body
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Chlen throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Chlen.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Chlen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chlen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chlen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chlen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Chlen throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Chlen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Chlen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlen slips a jab from Defoe.
Chlen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Chlen throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Chlen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chlen slips under a jab from Defoe.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chlen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chlen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen cracks Defoe with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Chlen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Chlen avoids a kick to the body.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Chlen throws a low kick, looking for Defoe's leg but Defoe calmly moves out of range.
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chlen scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chlen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe defending well as Chlen loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chlen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chlen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Chlen.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Chlen sees coming a mile off.
Chlen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Chlen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chlen tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Chlen.
Chlen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chlen staying out of range there.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Chlen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Chlen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chlen momentarily.
Chlen lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igla Chlen.
Well Chlen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igla Chlen!
A victorious Igla Chlen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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