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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Wandrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Back - Ludacris. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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291 lbs
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326 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Wandrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandrei tries to clinch up
and Marko counters with a straight right hand.
Wandrei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wandrei tries to clinch
and Marko counters with an outside leg kick.
Wandrei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Wandrei wants to clinch
and Marko counters by moving into the clinch.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Marko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wandrei trying to land knees to the body.
Marko misses with a body punch.
Marko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wandrei backwards.
Wandrei slows down the pace here.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but Marko blocks with his arms.
Wandrei lands an elbow inside that Marko shrugs off.
Wandrei tries a knee to the head but Marko blocks it.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko tries to land knees in the clinch but Wandrei avoids the damage to the body.
Wandrei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wandrei misses with an elbow strike.
Wandrei misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marko.
Wandrei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wandrei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wandrei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wandrei can't find room to land a body shot as Marko controls the action.
Wandrei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marko jabs Wandrei right on the nose. Wandrei blinks but takes it well.
Marko scores with a decent looking hook.
Wandrei is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Marko. Beautiful body shot.
Marko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wandrei tries to keep at a distance but Marko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Marko.
Marko presses Wandrei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wandrei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marko's brow.
Marko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marko blocks the elbow strike.
Marko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wandrei backwards.
Marko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wandrei up against the cage.
Marko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko avoids a wild elbow strike from Wandrei.
Wandrei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Marko.
Wandrei working aggressively here.
Marko lands a shoulder strike.
Wandrei is rocked!
Wandrei tries to land knees in the clinch but Marko avoids the damage to the body.
Oh Wandrei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marko throws a head punch that misses.
Marko misses with some punches.
Wandrei seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Marko scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wandrei! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marko is unloading with more strikes now! Wandrei drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Marko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey De Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Andreas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Free Bird by Leonard Skynard. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey De Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Andreas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartman throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Andreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartman throws a right hand that misses
and De Andreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting De Andreas counter with a right hand.
Cartman misses with an uppercut
and De Andreas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De Andreas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartman swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Andreas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for De Andreas.
Cartman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andreas counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andreas connects with a single shot there.
De Andreas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cartman throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andreas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartman thinking.
A head kick by Cartman misses
and De Andreas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Andreas has time to react.
De Andreas throws a jab when Cartman was well out of range.
Cartman misses with a left hand
and De Andreas counters with a nice body shot.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andreas misses the body punch
enabling Cartman to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartman throws a poor cross that misses
and De Andreas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andreas tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Cartman misses
and De Andreas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andreas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartman falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Andreas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andreas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartman as he avoids it easily.
De Andreas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andreas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Andreas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cartman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a jab to the body
and De Andreas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Cartman misses
and De Andreas counters with a left to the body.
Cartman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andreas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Andreas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartman ducks under a wild hook from De Andreas.
De Andreas avoids the body shot from Cartman.
De Andreas misses the shot to the body.
De Andreas misses with a body punch
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a looping right.
Cartman swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling De Andreas to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andreas moves out of range of the body kick.
Cartman scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andreas in his tracks.
De Andreas staying out of range there.
Cartman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from De Andreas misses.
Cartman swings for the body but De Andreas moves out of range.
Cartman misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andreas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey De Andreas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cartman throws a right hand that misses
and De Andreas counters with a stiff right hand.
De Andreas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartman is just out of range.
Cartman throws a poor cross that misses
and De Andreas counters with a right hand to the body.
De Andreas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cartman throws a head kick but De Andreas moves out of range.
Cartman misses with the body kick
and De Andreas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andreas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartman ducks under a wild hook from De Andreas.
Cartman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Andreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andreas lands a jab to Cartman's midsection.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andreas swings widly with a right hand
and Cartman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Andreas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Andreas misses with a wild body shot.
De Andreas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cartman misses with a double jab
enabling De Andreas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartman misses with a body punch
and De Andreas counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas digs a good hook to Cartman's body.
Cartman misses with a hook
and De Andreas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartman throws a right hand that misses
and De Andreas counters with a nice body shot.
Cartman swings widly with a right hand
and Cartman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartman misses with a right hand
enabling De Andreas to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andreas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cartman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartman throws a right hand that misses
and De Andreas counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andreas looks to land a left hand but Cartman moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a wild combination.
Cartman scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Andreas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartman.
De Andreas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Andreas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartman momentarily.
Cartman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cartman misses with a shot to the body
and De Andreas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartman thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman thuds a left hand into De Andreas's body.
De Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartman throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andreas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cartman swings widly with a right hand
and De Andreas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andreas lands a jab to the head.
Cartman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Andreas tries to clinch up.
Cartman throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Cartman misses
and De Andreas counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey De Andreas dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Andreas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andreas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick
and De Andreas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cartman falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Andreas counters with a straight right hand.
De Andreas misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andreas misses with a hook. Cartman ducked under it nicely.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman misses with a right hand
and De Andreas counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andreas counters with a left to the body.
Cartman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cartman lands with a kick to the temple. De Andreas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cartman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andreas to score with a decent uppercut.
Cartman misses with a right hand
and De Andreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andreas lands with a nice body punch.
Cartman throws a right hand that misses
and De Andreas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joey De Andreas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartman is just out of range.
De Andreas misses with an uppercut
and Cartman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andreas misses with a hook.
De Andreas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Andreas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andreas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cartman throws a right hand that De Andreas ducks under and follows up with a left that De Andreas also avoids with ease.
Cartman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman looks to land a body kick but De Andreas moved away.
Cartman looks to land a combination. De Andreas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cartman misses with a jab to the body
and De Andreas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick and De Andreas moves out of range easily.
Cartman throws an off balance right hand
and De Andreas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cartman swings widly with a right hand
and De Andreas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Cartman.
Cartman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andreas counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman tests De Andreas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartman throws a head kick but De Andreas moves out of range.
Cartman misses with a body shot
and De Andreas counters with a left to the body.
Cartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andreas manages to avoid it.
A combination from Cartman does no damage.
De Andreas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andreas lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Cartman.
Well De Andreas 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey De Andreas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier comes to the cage accompanied by Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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28
166 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shooter McGavin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier looks to land a left hand but McGavin moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cormier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cormier moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cormier.
Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Cormier misses
and McGavin counters with a nice uppercut.
McGavin shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Cormier misses.
McGavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGavin misses with a two punch combination.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cormier's knee momentarily.
Cormier swats away the attempt to clinch by McGavin.
McGavin is looking to chop away at Cormier's legs.
Cormier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Cormier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier instigates a clinch.
Cormier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cormier lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGavin's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Cormier.
McGavin avoids the body shot from Cormier.
Cormier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGavin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cormier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGavin tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually McGavin drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Cormier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cormier pushes McGavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Cormier tries to break free but McGavin pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
Cormier avoids the head kick by McGavin.
Good standup being displayed there by Cormier as he connects with a hook.
Cormier wants to clinch up but McGavin keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier blocks the body kick.
McGavin misses with a head kick.
McGavin looks gassed!
McGavin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cormier counters with a low kick, right behind McGavin 's knee.
Cormier drops McGavin with a beautiful combination! McGavin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cormier is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier throws a leg kick
and McGavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Cormier connects with a combination that backs up McGavin into the cage. Cormier lands a flurry of punches that gets past McGavin's guard. McGavin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cormier bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Cormier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Mora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Mora!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mora throws a jab but it's blocked by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit staying out of range there.
Mora looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nongkeeswuit!
Mora landing strikes from the mount and Nongkeeswuit is in trouble!
Mora throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nongkeeswuit tries to reverse the position but Mora maintains control.
Mora throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nongkeeswuit because Mora loaded up on that one.
Mora thowing shots but they're missing.
Mora misses with a head shot.
Mora working the ground and pound effectively.
Mora landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit tries to hold on but Mora postures up.
Nongkeeswuit holds on to Mora around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nongkeeswuit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mora trying to control but Nongkeeswuit is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora throwing strikes here but Nongkeeswuit is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nongkeeswuit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mora tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nongkeeswuit tries to reverse the position but Mora maintains control.
Mora misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nongkeeswuit is looking to escape.
Nongkeeswuit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mora misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nongkeeswuit because Mora loaded up on that one.
Mora lands a heavy elbow.
Mora pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mora looking to ground and pound but Nongkeeswuit is blocking nicely.
Mora thowing shots but they're missing.
Nongkeeswuit taking shots to the head.
Mora lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nongkeeswuit wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mora.
Mora unloading with bombs!
Mora has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nongkeeswuit is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mora lands a big elbow - Nongkeeswuit is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nongkeeswuit is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alejandro Mora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Merker Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupercal Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Merker Junior!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merker Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abaddons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abaddon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merker Junior throws a series of punches but Abaddon moves out of range.
Abaddon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abaddon throws a sloppy head kick and Merker Junior moves out of range easily.
Merker Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abaddon counters with a good, hard body kick but Merker Junior shrugs it off.
Merker Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abaddon.
Mark Merker Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merker Junior scores with a leg kick.
Merker Junior misses with a body shot
and Abaddon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Abaddon scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merker Junior throws a head kick that misses
and Abaddon counters with a nice leg kick.
Abaddon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Merker Junior looks gassed!
Merker Junior takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abaddon cracks Merker Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Merker Junior is predictable there
and Abaddon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abaddon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abaddon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abaddon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merker Junior needs to keep his hands up - Abaddon had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abaddon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abaddon throws a nice head kick!
Merker Junior is rocked!
Merker Junior throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abaddon counters with a low kick, right behind Merker Junior 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abaddon.
Abaddon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Merker Junior's head.
Abaddon jabs Merker Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abaddon scores with the left hand. Merker Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
Merker Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Abaddon finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abaddon.
Merker Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Abaddon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abaddon works Merker Junior's body with a nice hook.
Abaddon scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abaddon. That's going to slow Merker Junior down.
Merker Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Merker Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abaddon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Merker Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abaddon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abaddon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abaddon, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merker Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abaddon digs a good hook to Merker Junior's body.
Abaddon lands with a slapping head kick.
Abaddon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merker Junior in his tracks.
Abaddon lands with a nice body punch.
Merker Junior on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Abaddon. Beautiful body shot.
Merker Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abaddon.
Merker Junior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abaddon.
Abaddon keeps Merker Junior at a distance using the push kick.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abaddon!
Merker Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abaddon lands with a good body shot.
Abaddon thumps Merker Junior with a low kick.
Abaddon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Merker Junior.
Abaddon lands a body shot.
Abaddon thows a body kick. Merker Junior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abaddon.
Abaddon stuns Merker Junior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abaddon.
Abaddon dips to his left and cracks Merker Junior with an uppercut!
Abaddon thows a body kick. Merker Junior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Merker Junior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abaddon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abaddon is looking to wear down Merker Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Merker Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abaddon to score with a decent uppercut.
Abaddon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Merker Junior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abaddon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merker Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abaddon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abaddon lands with a nice body punch.
Abaddon lunges at Merker Junior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Merker Junior's hand.
Merker Junior walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merker Junior's sensitive parts.
Abaddon scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merker Junior's sensitive parts.
Abaddon connects with a solid leg kick.
Abaddon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Abaddon.
Abaddon thuds his shin into the meat of Merker Junior's side.
Abaddon lands a leg kick that knocks Merker Junior off balance momentarily.
Abaddon lands with a nice combination. Merker Junior backs away looking to recover.
Abaddon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Merker Junior misses with a left hand
and Abaddon counters with a thumping low kick.
Abaddon lands a high kick!
Merker Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Abaddon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merker Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abaddon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merker Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Merker Junior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abaddon jabs at Merker Junior's body.
Abaddon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abaddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupercal Abaddon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abaddon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Merker Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merker Junior throws a lazy head kick
and Abaddon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abaddon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Merker Junior looks to land a left hand but Abaddon moved out of range nicely.
Merker Junior clobbers Abaddon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Merker Junior moves to clinch but Abaddon breaks away
and Abaddon counters with a nice body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abaddon.
Merker Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Abaddon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Merker Junior is breathing heavily.
Abaddon thuds a left hand into Merker Junior's body.
Merker Junior misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abaddon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Merker Junior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Merker Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Merker Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abaddon works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merker Junior throws a combination that misses
and Abaddon counters with a straight right hand.
Merker Junior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abaddon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Merker Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abaddon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merker Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abaddon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Abaddon.
Merker Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Merker Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abaddon digs a good hook to Merker Junior's body.
Abaddon lands a head kick. Merker Junior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lupercal Abaddon is winning the standup battle so far.
Abaddon lands with a slapping head kick.
Abaddon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abaddon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merker Junior can do to turn this around?
Abaddon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Merker Junior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
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!
Merker Junior wants to clinch
and Abaddon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abaddon connects with a right hand. Merker Junior shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abaddon.
Abaddon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abaddon - that will leave a mark!
Good exchange - Abaddon coming out on top.
Abaddon works Merker Junior's body with a nice hook.
Abaddon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abaddon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merker Junior at a distance.
Abaddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abaddon.
Merker Junior throws a head kick that misses
and Abaddon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abaddon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abaddon scores with a nice body kick.
Abaddon throws a nice head kick!
Abaddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merker Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Merker Junior crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abaddon - the referee stops the clock and Merker Junior gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abaddon. Merker Junior manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abaddon scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Merker Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abaddon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abaddon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Merker Junior might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Abaddon has got the better of the exchanges.
Merker Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Abaddon counters with a low kick, right behind Merker Junior 's knee.
Merker Junior tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abaddon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merker Junior thinking.
Merker Junior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abaddon lands a jab to Merker Junior's midsection.
Abaddon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Merker Junior on the side of the head.
Merker Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Abaddon as he connects with a hook.
Abaddon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abaddon thuds his shin into the meat of Merker Junior's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abaddon.
A head kick by Merker Junior misses
and Abaddon counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abaddon throws a head kick that half lands.
Abaddon throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merker Junior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Merker Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abaddon counters with a head kick.
Abaddon jabs at Merker Junior's body.
Merker Junior tries to clinch but Abaddon moves away
and Abaddon counters with a left to the body.
Merker Junior walks into a jab.
Abaddon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abaddon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merker Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Merker Junior misses with a right hand
and Abaddon counters with a nice leg kick.
Merker Junior throws a leg kick
and Abaddon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Merker Junior is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Merker Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abaddon. Abaddon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Merker Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupercal Abaddon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Merker Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Abaddon counters with a good, hard body kick but Merker Junior shrugs it off.
Merker Junior tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Merker Junior takes a swing at Abaddon's ribcage but misses.
Merker Junior throws a sloppy head kick
and Abaddon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merker Junior's knee momentarily.
Abaddon scores with a body shot.
Abaddon moves away from the strike by Merker Junior.
Donk. Merker Junior catches Abaddon right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abaddon.
Merker Junior throws a head kick but Abaddon moves out of range.
Abaddon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Merker Junior's calf.
Merker Junior looks to clinch
and Abaddon counters with a straight right hand.
Abaddon fakes the leg kick and cracks Merker Junior in the body.
Merker Junior ducks right into an uppercut from Abaddon.
Abaddon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abaddon.
Abaddon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Merker Junior if he has to take too many more of those.
Abaddon throws a head kick that half lands.
Merker Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merker Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Abaddon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Merker Junior on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abaddon thows a body kick. Merker Junior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abaddon.
A good leg kick by Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a series of strikes that have Merker Junior backpedaling.
Abaddon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Merker Junior if he has to take too many more of those.
Abaddon swinging wildly here.
Abaddon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abaddon digs a good body shot into Merker Junior's ribs.
Abaddon lands a jab to Merker Junior's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abaddon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Merker Junior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merker Junior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
Lupercal Abaddon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abaddon. That one must have hurt.
Abaddon keeps Merker Junior at a distance using the push kick.
Abaddon digs a good body shot into Merker Junior's ribs.
Abaddon delivers a nice body kick.
Abaddon scores with a punch to the head.
Merker Junior wants to clinch but Abaddon slips to the side
and Abaddon counters with a stiff right hand.
Abaddon thumps Merker Junior with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a nice looking body shot.
Merker Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abaddon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merker Junior thinking.
Abaddon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Merker Junior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
Abaddon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Merker Junior blocks a head kick by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Abaddon.
Merker Junior moves to clinch but Abaddon breaks away
and Abaddon counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Abaddon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick there by Abaddon.
Merker Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abaddon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abaddon lands with a kick to the temple. Merker Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Merker Junior misses the body punch
and Abaddon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abaddon, as that shot connected.
Merker Junior tries to clinch but Abaddon is having none of it.
Merker Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merker Junior takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abaddon scores with a nice body kick.
Merker Junior swings widly with a right hand
and Abaddon counters with a straight right hand.
Abaddon throws a sloppy head kick and Merker Junior moves out of range easily.
Merker Junior tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abaddon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merker Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abaddon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Abaddon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merker Junior.
Merker Junior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merker Junior's sensitive parts.
Abaddon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merker Junior.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a lovely overhand right.
Merker Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abaddon finds it's way round the side to connect with Merker Junior's head.
Abaddon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Merker Junior's head backwards.
Merker Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abaddon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merker Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Abaddon counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merker Junior takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abaddon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Abaddon!
Mark Merker Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merker Junior ducks right into an uppercut from Abaddon.
Nice body punch from Abaddon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lupercal Abaddon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abaddon 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lupercal Abaddon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nino Cabreros!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabreros.
Cabreros scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Walker connects with a nice looking jab.
Walker darts in and clinches Cabreros up against the cage.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cabreros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cabreros breaks the clinch.
Cabreros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevie Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros.
Walker moves out of range as Cabreros throws a body kick.
Cabreros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cabreros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabreros slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker is looking to get back to full guard here but Cabreros has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cabreros.
Walker is not content to let Cabreros control the position.
Cabreros controlling from side mount.
Cabreros trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabreros off and has taken his back!
That's two 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.
Cabreros trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cabreros rolls, trying to escape but Walker keeps control of the position.
Walker gets his hands free as Cabreros looks to control.
Walker is trying to stick to Cabreros's back but Cabreros is turning into Walker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cabreros.
Cabreros stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cabreros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabreros preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabreros stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabreros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nino Cabreros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
A low kick from Cabreros is predictable there
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabreros just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Cabreros tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabreros throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Cabreros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabreros has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker checks a leg kick nicely.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Cabreros moves away and avoids it.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Cabreros misses
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabreros looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
Cabreros shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cabreros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Cabreros's torso.
Cabreros connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevie Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stevie Walker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabreros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walker counters with a big head kick but Cabreros shrugs it off.
Walker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Cabreros blocks the low kick.
Cabreros lands a slapping body shot.
Cabreros lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
Cabreros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cabreros takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Cabreros throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cabreros's knee momentarily.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabreros misses with a kick to the body
and Walker counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Walker.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Cabreros.
Cabreros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
Stevie Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros.
Cabreros is breathing heavily.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabreros avoids it.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabreros gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Cabreros wants a takedown but no success here.
Cabreros working hard to break the clinch.
Cabreros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabreros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walker lands an uppercut.
Cabreros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walker tries to stall but Cabreros uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Cabreros has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabreros or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Walker - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Walker.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards.
Cabreros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Cabreros.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walker.
Walker slowing the pace effectively.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cabreros's brow.
Cabreros wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabreros or not.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker blocks a body shot from Cabreros.
A short left from Walker.
Walker trying to control the position but instead, Cabreros has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walker into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
Cabreros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker.
Cabreros has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cabreros.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabreros is defending well for now.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards.
Cabreros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Walker lands a shot to the body.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Cabreros's ribcage. Cabreros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Walker.
Cabreros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Walker.
Walker lands an uppercut.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Cabreros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Cabreros gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Cabreros misses with a body punch.
Cabreros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabreross head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards.
Cabreros tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker presses Cabreros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walker throws an elbow that misses.
Walker lands an elbow inside.
Walker is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Walker.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Cabreros is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabreros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabreros is defending well for now.
Cabreros takes a shot to the head.
Cabreros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Walker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Cabreros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walker.
Walker lands a right hand.
Walker cracks Cabreros with a nice body shot.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabreros avoids it.
Cabreros has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Walker.
Walker landing knees to the body.
A short right from Walker.
Cabreros tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevie Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Walker digs a right hand into Cabreros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabreros's gas tank.
Walker is working Cabreros over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabreros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabreros has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cabreros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
Cabreros tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walker blocks a body shot from Cabreros.
Walker lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabreros avoids the damage to the body.
Walker taking a breather.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
Cabreros digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabreros working hard to break the clinch.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabreros.
Walker lands an uppercut.
Cabreros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cabreros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walker rushes Cabreros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cabreros can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cabreros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker cracks Cabreros with a nice body shot.
Cabreros works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabreros looking for a takedown.
A short left from Walker.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Walker.
Walker cracks Cabreros with a nice body shot.
Walker lands a nice knee to the body.
Cabreros takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Cabreros avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Cabreros misses with a punch to the body.
Walker landing knees to the body.
Cabreros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cabreros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabreros is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
A short left from Walker.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
Cabreros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker tries to clinch but Cabreros is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walker.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cabreros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabreross head.
Cabreros goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabreros.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Cabreros's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabreros tries to avoid it.
Walker tries to work over Cabreros's front leg with a kick but Cabreros checks it.
Cabreros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker wants to clinch.
Nino Cabreros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker rushes Cabreros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevie Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabreros wants a takedown.
Cabreros tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Cabreros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabreros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cabreros.
Cabreros tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabreros lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Fecchinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvatore Fecchinni has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DeAngelo Dunlop's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvatore Fecchinni!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fecchinni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Salvatore Fecchinni has been cut.
Dunlop thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunlop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunlop swings for the body but Fecchinni moves out of range.
Dunlop throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Fecchinni to counter with a crisp jab.
Fecchinni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunlop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunlop throws the left hand but Fecchinni avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Dunlop.
Horrible takedown by Fecchinni or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunlop which made him look bad.
Dunlop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fecchinni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunlop misses with an uppercut
and Fecchinni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fecchinni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunlop.
Fecchinni wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop scores with a sloppy right hand. Fecchinni should have avoided that one.
Dunlop throws a sloppy body shot
and Fecchinni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fecchinni.
Fecchinni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dunlop manages to break the clinch.
Dunlop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fecchinni doesn't seem bothered though.
Fecchinni ducks under a wild hook from Dunlop.
Dunlop checks a low kick from Fecchinni.
A lazy left from Dunlop finds it's target.
Fecchinni moves out of range as Dunlop strikes.
Dunlop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Salvatore Fecchinni's cut even more.
Fecchinni misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Dunlop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fecchinni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunlop.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fecchinni is defended easily by Dunlop.
Dunlop misses with a left hand
and Fecchinni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dunlop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunlop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The cut above Salvatore Fecchinni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A left lands for Dunlop.
Fecchinni slips a straight right by Dunlop.
Dunlop misses the jab.
Dunlop takes a swing at Fecchinni's ribcage but misses.
DeAngelo Dunlop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunlop scores with a jab. Fecchinni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fecchinni shoots in and bounces Dunlop off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fecchinni wants to control from the top but Dunlop keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni postures up in Dunlop's guard and throws a big left but Dunlop blocks it.
Fecchinni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunlop is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunlop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fecchinni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunlop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fecchinni trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dunlop manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunlop stopping the sweep attempt from Fecchinni.
Fecchinni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunlop is aware though and is defending well.
Fecchinni has a closed guard, preventing Dunlop from standing up.
Fecchinni looking for a sweep. Not yet Fecchinni, not yet.
Dunlop wants to get up but he can't break Fecchinni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fecchinni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunlop's guard.
Fecchinni postures up in Dunlop's guard and throws a big left but Dunlop blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fecchinni throwing strikes from guard but Dunlop blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Dunlop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Fecchinni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunlop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Dunlop does it's job there.
Fecchinni darts in trying to clinch
and Dunlop counters with a stiff right hand.
Fecchinni misses with the combination.
DeAngelo Dunlop is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunlop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fecchinni manages to avoid it.
Dunlop misses with a hook. Fecchinni ducked under it nicely.
Dunlop lands a right hook to the body.
Fecchinni misses with a wild body shot.
Dunlop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop looks to land a left hand but Fecchinni moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fecchinni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fecchinni misses with a wild body shot.
Dunlop misses with a hook. Fecchinni ducked under it nicely.
Fecchinni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunlop.
Dunlop misses with a wild body shot.
Fecchinni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunlop lands with a good body shot.
Dunlop throws a right hand that misses
and Fecchinni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dunlop won't be happy with that.
Fecchinni is breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Fecchinni are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dunlop avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fecchinni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dunlop stops Fecchinni from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Dunlop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fecchinni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dunlop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fecchinni tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fecchinni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fecchinni working the strikes but Dunlop uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fecchinni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fecchinni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunlop defending well though.
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.
Fecchinni wants to pass to mount but Dunlop is defending the position.
Fecchinni is trying to work for a kimura but Dunlop is defending well.
Dunlop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fecchinni on the ground.
Fecchinni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fecchinni lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salvatore Fecchinni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Fecchinni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dunlop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fecchinni. Fecchinni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeAngelo Dunlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunlop misses with a left hand
and Fecchinni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fecchinni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunlop throws out the jab.
Fecchinni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunlop scores with the left hand. Fecchinni knows he should have avoided that one.
Dunlop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fecchinni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunlop lands with a good body shot.
Dunlop misses the shot to the body.
Fecchinni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dunlop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dunlop misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunlop. Fecchinni does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunlop misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fecchinni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunlop.
Some wild striking there from Fecchinni.
Dunlop misses with a hook to the body
and Fecchinni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fecchinni wants to clinch.
Fecchinni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dunlop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fecchinni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunlop but Dunlop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunlop misses with a body shot.
Fecchinni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fecchinni counters with a shoot takedown. Dunlop fights it but they end up in guard.
Fecchinni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fecchinni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dunlop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fecchinni, into his guard.
Fecchinni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunlop is one step ahead there.
Dunlop wants to stand but Fecchinni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fecchinni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunlop wants to stand but Fecchinni is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni wants to sweep here but Dunlop controlling him for the moment.
Dunlop tries to stand but Fecchinni is controlling from the bottom.
Fecchinni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunlop is one step ahead there.
Fecchinni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dunlop would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fecchinni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunlop is aware though and is defending well.
Fecchinni working for a triangle but Dunlop defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop is looking to stand up but Fecchinni won't let him.
Dunlop stopping the sweep attempt from Fecchinni.
Fecchinni is working an open guard so Dunlop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fecchinni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fecchinni slips a straight right by Dunlop.
Dunlop swings for the body but Fecchinni moves out of range.
Fecchinni scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fecchinni throws a combination that misses
and Fecchinni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Fecchinni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fecchinni 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Fecchinni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by All My Life. Joe Young has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Young!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young with a jab.
Young throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Richards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richards sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Young to the ground! Richards dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Joe Young has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throwing strikes here but Young is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Young takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Richards goes for an armbar but Young turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Young.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Young pushes his legs off easily.
Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards looking for subs off his back but Young has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
Richards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Richards manages to get to full guard.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Richards keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
Richards has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Young should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Richards has tightened it up now! Young should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Richards!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Ziyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariq Ziyad had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tariq Ziyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Metzger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metzger misses with the body kick
and Ziyad counters with a nice uppercut.
Metzger misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Metzger misses.
Ziyad throws a chopping leg kick but Metzger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Metzger connects with an inside leg kick.
Metzger looks to throw a body kick
and Ziyad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Metzger won't be happy with that.
Metzger being controlled for a moment.
Metzger is looking to regain half guard here but Ziyad keeps moving and retains side control.
Ziyad working the ground and pound but Metzger is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Ziyad crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Metzger is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Metzger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ziyad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ziyad throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Metzger works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ziyad seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Metzger has recovered full guard.
Metzger keeping moving, preventing Ziyad from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ziyad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ziyad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ziyad drops back looking for a leg! Metzger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metzger manages to kick Ziyad off! Ziyad jumps back into Metzger's guard.
Ziyad throwing strikes from guard but Metzger blocks nicely.
Ziyad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Metzger keeping full guard, as Ziyad tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ziyad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metzger can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziyad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ziyad is looking for a kimura but Metzger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziyad to get the leverage.
Ziyad controlling the pace.
That's four 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.
Ziyad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziyad prevents Metzger from improving his position.
Ziyad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metzger's head.
Metzger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziyad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziyad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ziyad seems to be working for a kimura but Metzger defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tariq Ziyad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metzger misses with a double jab
and Ziyad counters with a head kick. That will keep Metzger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Metzger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ziyad throws a leg kick but Metzger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metzger throws a leg kick
and Ziyad counters with a leg kick.
Metzger avoids the head kick by Ziyad.
A lazy body kick from Metzger
and Ziyad counters with a low kick, right behind Metzger 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metzger. Ziyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metzger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ziyad takes a step back to recover.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Metzger enables Ziyad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Metzger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ziyad throws and elbow that misses. Metzger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ziyad's guard. Nice move by Metzger!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metzger defends it easily.
Ziyad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Metzger!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyad controlling the position easily from mount.
Ziyad lands with some strikes.
Ziyad trying to control but Metzger is having none of it.
Ziyad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad punching from mount but Metzger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ziyad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Metzger is surviving well by controlling Ziyad's body position as best he can.
Ziyad is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Metzger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Metzger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ziyad tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ziyad tries to control but Metzger wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger has given up his back.
Ziyad looking for the choke from the back.
Metzger is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ziyad off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Metzger showing good submission defense here.
Ziyad missing with strikes.
Ziyad lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Metzger hold on?!
Ziyad tightening his grip on Metzger, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ziyad gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ziyad gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ziyad apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Metzger feints and then cracks Ziyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ziyad down.
Metzger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metzger misses with a body shot.
Metzger cracks Ziyad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziyad tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Metzger.
Viktor Metzger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metzger.
Metzger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tariq Ziyad dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick by Metzger misses
and Ziyad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ziyad is taking a breather. Metzger 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.
Ziyad trying to control the action but Metzger is working from the bottom.
Tariq Ziyad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ziyad thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Metzger to regain full guard.
Ziyad trying to control but Metzger is working from the bottom.
Metzger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ziyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Metzger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ziyad pushes down on Metzger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ziyad is trying to control the action in half guard but Metzger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ziyad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Metzger defends it well.
Ziyad trying to mount his opponent but Metzger defends it.
Metzger tries to get to full guard but Ziyad has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ziyad content to control rather than advance.
Ziyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ziyad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ziyad wants to control but Metzger is keeping him busy.
Ziyad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziyad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ziyad is controlling the pace.
Ziyad thows a huge punch but Metzger dodges it nicely.
Ziyad wants to control but Metzger is keeping him busy.
Ziyad is stalling here. Metzger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ziyad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Metzger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Viktor Metzger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ziyad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Metzger off and has taken his back!
Metzger wants to escape the position.
Ziyad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Metzger is defending well though. Ziyad let's go of the attempt for now.
Ziyad lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Metzger.
Tariq Ziyad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metzger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ziyad's arms.
Ziyad is landing with strikes. Metzger can't take much more of this.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tariq Ziyad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziyad 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tariq Ziyad!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Malice In Wonderland. Phoenix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dream Big - Crooked I feat Akon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Ball could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Phoenix's chin.
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218 lbs
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218 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball connects with a looping right hand.
Ball slips a jab from Phoenix.
Ball stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball scores with a nice strike.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Ball tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.
Phoenix jabs at Ball's body.
Phoenix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ball makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ball slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Ball counters with a low kick, right behind Phoenix 's knee.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ball. Ball obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
Ball with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Phoenix swings for the body but Ball moves out of range.
Jimmy Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Phoenix 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.
Ball misses with a low kick.
Phoenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ball. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ball.
Ball lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Ball with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ball throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball jabs at Phoenix's body.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ball is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Ball.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix looks to land a body kick but Ball moved away.
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Ball is just out of range.
Ball avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Ball throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Jab from Phoenix.
Ball lands with a cross.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Ball counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix looks gassed!
Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Ball throws a combination that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Ball lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Ball.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Ball scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix thows a body shot but no joy.
Ball throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a three punch combo that has Ball backing up. Ball nods at Phoenix to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Ball thumps Phoenix with a low kick.
Ball takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ball thows a body kick. Phoenix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ball counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ball cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ball.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Ball dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ball connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Ball has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ball cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ball is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Ball lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy left from Ball finds it's target.
Ball on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ball getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ball scores with a leg kick.
Ball looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Ball throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Ball throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Ball.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Ball slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ball darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ball can pounce on him.
Ball connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ball there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Ball there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ball scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ball feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phoenix's calf.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ball looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Ball tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ball, right into the meat.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Ball cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ball.
Ball with a nice cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Ball as he connects with a hook.
Ball lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball scores with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ball has got the better of the exchanges.
Ball scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Ball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimmy Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ball with a jab.
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ball swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Ball throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Ball scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Ball scores with a decent looking hook.
Ball throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Ball counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ball looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Ball. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and Ball counters with a leg kick.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ball.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ball ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Ball lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Danga de danga de dang - Ball scores with a four punch combination!
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ball stalks Phoenix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phoenix's face. Phoenix staggers backwards, shaken.
Phoenix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ball.
Ball cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ball throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Ball dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Ball had a free shot at his head there.
Ball throws a lazy uppercut
and Ball takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ball thows a body kick. Phoenix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ball scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ball is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Phoenix moves forwards but Ball connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Ball.
Ball throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Crunch! Ball slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Ball works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Ball scoring well with a low kick there.
Ball throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ball throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ball makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Ball counters with a one-two to the body.
A left lands for Ball.
Ball scoring well with a low kick there.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
Ball misses with a double jab
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ball.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ball.
Ball lands with a nice body punch.
Ball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ball counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Ball scores with a body shot.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball misses with a body punch
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ball throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ball thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Ball.
Jab by Ball.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
Phoenix moves forwards but Ball connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ball throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Ball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Ball lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
Ball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Ball scores with a four punch combination!
Ball cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Ball blocks a jab.
Jimmy Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Ball connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ball.
Marcus Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Phoenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ball.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ball lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ball 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Ball!
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