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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaven May Jr (ranked 931 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Jay Leaf (ranked 90 p4p, 179 weight class). May Jr comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Self Discovery. Jay Leaf has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 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 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leaf.
May Jr moves into the clinch.
Leaf effectively controlling the action here.
Leaf avoids the elbow strike from May Jr, against the cage.
Leaf tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Leaf back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Leaf.
Leaf has May Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. May Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
May Jr lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr lands an elbow just above Leaf 's eye.
May Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
May Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr blocking some punches.
Leaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
May Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leaf.
Leaf misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf lands a right hand that snaps the head of May Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Leaf fails to land.
Leaf lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
Leaf lands a nice uppercut.
May Jr misses with an elbow strike.
May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leaf blocks a body shot from May Jr.
Leaf takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jay Leaf has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May Jr lands an elbow that stopped Leaf in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Leaf scores with a nice short uppercut.
May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Leaf controls the action.
May Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
May Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leaf's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by May Jr.
Leaf displaying some good clinch control by pressing May Jr up against the cage.
May Jr blocking some punches.
Leaf wants to break free but May Jr has control.
Leaf misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, May Jr throws an elbow but misses.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Leaf controls his hands.
May Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leaf backwards.
Leaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
May Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Leaf working aggressively here.
May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May Jr blocks an uppercut.
Leaf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leaf misses with a body punch.
May Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leaf scores with a shoulder strike.
Leaf misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leaf.
May Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leaf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leaf blocks a body shot from May Jr.
May Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Leaf backwards.
Leaf has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. May Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leaf can turn it around.
May Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leaf.
Leaf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of May Jr backwards.
Leaf tries a body shot but May Jr blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leaf.
May Jr blocking some punches.
May Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
May Jr blocking some punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leaf.
May Jr prevents a body shot from Leaf.
Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from May Jr.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Leaf avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage.
Leaf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, May Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leaf's brow.
May Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leaf backwards.
Leaf misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from May Jr.
May Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Leaf.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Leaf avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage.
Leaf blocks an elbow strike from May Jr.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
May Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
May Jr misses with some punches.
May Jr lands an elbow that stopped Leaf in his tracks for a moment.
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!
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
May Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
May Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
May Jr tries to work over Leaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leaf tries to work over May Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
May Jr is leaning against Leaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from May Jr.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leaf avoids a wild elbow strike from May Jr.
May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
May Jr lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for May Jr.
Leaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leaf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
May Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Leaf controls the action.
May Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Leaf fails to land.
Good body shot from Leaf.
May Jr blocking some punches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
May Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Leaf controls his hands.
Leaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
May Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from May Jr.
Leaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Leaf jumps guard.
Leaf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
May Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leaf is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
May Jr stands and throws Leaf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
May Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leaf keeps working.
May Jr controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
May Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Leaf's cut.
That's time! May Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
May Jr scores with a body shot.
May Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
May Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leaf blocks an elbow strike.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Leaf avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage.
May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from May Jr.
May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Leaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaven May Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from May Jr on the inside.
May Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leaf misses with some punches.
Leaf misses with some punches.
May Jr blocks a body shot from Leaf.
May Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leaf struggles to land a body shot inside as May Jr controls his hands.
May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Leaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leaf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as May Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leaf scores with a punch to the head.
May Jr lands with a hook. Leaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
May Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf misses the shot to the body.
May Jr misses with a low kick.
Leaf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Leaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Leaf tries to avoid it.
Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May Jr misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from May Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
May Jr throws a nice looking combination but Leaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by May Jr.
A jab from Leaf misses.
May Jr connects with a body shot that sends Leaf's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf shoots in but May Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leaf throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr.
May Jr throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
And Leaf tries to counter it with a takedown but May Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
May Jr takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Leaf.
May Jr dodges the punch combination from Leaf.
May Jr is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from May Jr misses.
Leaf throws a right hand that misses
and May Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leaf misses with a wild body shot.
Leaf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Leaf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
May Jr throws out a leg kick but Leaf moves out of range and May Jr only half commits.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leaf misses with a combination
and May Jr counters with a good low kick that Leaf was not able to check.
May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leaf takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Leaf looks to throw the jab but May Jr is out of range.
Leaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from May Jr.
May Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Leaf.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
May Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Leaf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
May Jr controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leaf scoring with punches to the head and body.
May Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leaf trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom.
Leaf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leaf defends well.
Leaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
May Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leaf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leaf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
May Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
May Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leaf trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leaf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well.
Leaf scores with the left hand. May Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
May Jr throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from May Jr - that will leave a mark!
May Jr tries to score with a low kick but Leaf moves his leg out of the way.
Leaf walks into a stiff left hand from May Jr.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
May Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leaf was well out of range. Poor timing from May Jr.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leaf moves away.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leaf scores with a sloppy right hand. May Jr should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leaf cracks May Jr with a good jab.
May Jr looks for the body kick but Leaf saw that one coming.
May Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
May Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leaf has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Leaf misses.
May Jr misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
May Jr feints and then cracks Leaf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leaf down.
Leaf misses with a hook to the body
and May Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
May Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leaf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from May Jr.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from May Jr.
May Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf moves into range and connects with a jab.
May Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Leaf throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr.
May Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Leaf breaks away and moves out of range.
May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leaf avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Leaf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
May Jr wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy.
May Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
May Jr is looking to control Leaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can May Jr avoid being mounted?
Leaf is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
May Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leaf scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May Jr trying to control from the bottom.
May Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Leaf sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr.
May Jr wants to clinch.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
May Jr connects with a high kick.
May Jr defending well as Leaf loads up on a big left hand.
May Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Leaf.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Leaf moves out of range easily.
May Jr misses with a double jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leaf.
May Jr misses with a low kick.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
May Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leaf shoots in and drives through. May Jr sprawls well.
Leaf misses the jab.
It looked like May Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
May Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Leaf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leaf misses with a body punch
and May Jr counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Leaf.
Leaf tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Leaf back against the cage.
Leaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
May Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leaf misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of May Jr backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
May Jr stalls.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Leaf misses with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
May Jr tries a body shot but Leaf blocks it.
May Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Leaf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leaf tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Leaf back against the cage.
Leaf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from May Jr.
May Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leaf.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leaf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of May Jr backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leaf.
May Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leaf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
May Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leaf throws a head punch that misses.
May Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Leaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leaf.
Leaf pushes May Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leaf misses with a body punch.
Leaf avoids a wild elbow strike from May Jr.
Leaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of May Jrs head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Leaf.
May Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leaf misses with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leaf's defenses.
Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by May Jr.
May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leaf avoids the elbow strike from May Jr, against the cage.
Leaf has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Leaf.
I think May Jr 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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