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WFC 63 - Eye of the Storm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kent Scott!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Action Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Jackson.
Scott tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Action Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Scott.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Scott tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scott tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Scott fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scott has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Jackson postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is stalling here. Scott is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scott has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Scott has mounted him!
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scott 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.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a straight that turns Jackson's legs to rubber! Scott pushes forward with more strikes and Jackson goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Scott!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2001 Space Odissey/Blow me away (Breaking Benjamin) combo. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Davis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis moves to clinch but Stone breaks away
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone scores a takedown into full mount!
Davis wants to control but Stone is having none of it.
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Stone.
Stone with shots to the head and body - Davis looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
Stone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Davis is rocked!
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
A big strike lands for Stone! That's really hurt Davis and he's turned his back - Stone keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Stone jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Stone!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntington comes to the cage accompanied by Verdi - Triumphal March from Aida. Taco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. green hornet (al hirt) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Taco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fletcher Huntington's chin.
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151 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fletcher Huntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Taco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntington throws a lazy head kick
and Taco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huntington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taco won't be happy with that.
Taco is trying to control Huntington's posture but Huntington avoids it.
Huntington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taco, who protects the arm well.
Huntington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Taco is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Huntington tries for a kimura but Taco is defending well.
Huntington working away.
Huntington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huntington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Huntington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huntington but great work by Taco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco has control of an arm but Huntington manages to advance to Taco's back!
Huntington looking to break Taco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Huntington will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Huntington is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Taco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Taco for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington working for a choke but Taco is defending well.
Taco trying to control the action but Huntington just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Huntington. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Huntington doesn't have the hooks in and Taco manages to turn into his guard.
Taco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huntington is looking for a triangle here but Taco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Huntington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taco is trying to control. Huntington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Taco works his way into side control.
Taco wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Taco stalls from top position.
Huntington is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huntington is trying to escape the position but Taco is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Huntington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Huntington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taco wants to work for an arm triangle but Huntington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huntington gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Huntington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huntington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Huntington swings widly with a right hand
and Taco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Huntington really felt that one!
Taco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Huntington to score with a decent uppercut.
Taco slips under a jab.
Huntington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huntington throws a big shot that misses.
Taco tries to clinch but Huntington moves out of range.
Taco tries to clinch but Huntington moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huntington. Taco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huntington throws a poor cross that misses
and Taco moves into the clinch.
Taco dodges an elbow strike from Huntington.
Huntington is trying to trip Taco. He has hold of a leg but Taco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Huntington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
Taco looking for a sweep. Not yet Taco, not yet.
Huntington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taco!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington sneaks back into half guard.
Taco trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Taco has control of the leg.
Huntington is pressing down on Taco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huntington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taco trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huntington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taco defends it easily.
Huntington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huntington looking for a sweep. Not yet Huntington, not yet.
Huntington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taco passes into half guard.
Taco wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well.
Huntington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huntington trying to hold on to Taco's head to control him but Taco postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington trying to get back to full guard but Taco takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Huntington is looking to improve his position but Taco isn't that keen on the idea.
Huntington tries to hold on but Taco pushes him away.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Taco's attempts to control the action.
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.
Huntington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Taco is trying to control. Huntington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taco tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Huntington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huntington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huntington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Huntington dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huntington.
Huntington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Don Taco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huntington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taco wants to clinch but Huntington slips to the side
and Huntington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huntington throws the left hand but Taco avoids the punch easily.
Taco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huntington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huntington blocking some punches.
Huntington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taco.
Huntington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Taco as the two fighters clinch.
Huntington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but Huntington blocks with his arms.
Huntington lands with a short shot to the head.
Taco avoids a wild elbow strike from Huntington.
Huntington wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Huntington scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington misses with an elbow over the top.
Taco lands a left hand.
Huntington goes for a takedown attempt but Taco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Huntington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taco stuffs the takedown.
Taco throws a right and a left that Huntington avoids nicely.
Huntington fails with a takedown attempt.
Taco is looking to clinch.
Don Taco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taco is looking to clinch but Huntington is avoiding it.
Huntington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taco as he avoids it easily.
Huntington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Huntington takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Taco.
Taco stops a takedown attempt from Huntington.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taco lands a damaging elbow.
Huntington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco presses Huntington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Taco on the inside.
Taco lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Taco on the inside.
Taco trying to stall but Huntington improves his position.
A short uppercut from Taco.
Huntington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huntington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Taco.
Taco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Taco on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Taco.
Huntington managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
Taco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huntington misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taco.
Huntington being controlled against the cage.
Taco blocks an elbow strike from Huntington.
Huntington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Huntington lands a nice uppercut.
Taco lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Huntington up against the cage.
Taco lands with a short shot to the head.
Huntington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huntington can't get the takedown.
Taco managing to block the knees to the body from Huntington.
Taco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taco lands with a light punch inside.
Taco lands a shot to the body.
Taco lands an elbow inside.
Huntington is working for takedown but Taco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huntington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huntington is keeping busy.
Huntington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Taco.
Huntington wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Taco.
Taco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taco.
Taco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taco lands an elbow inside that Huntington shrugs off.
Huntington managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Taco - that landed with a thud.
Taco blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Taco - that landed with a thud.
Taco works on Huntington's body with a couple of short punches.
Huntington missing with knees to the body.
Taco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huntington backwards.
Taco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Taco.
Taco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taco lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Huntington.
Still in the clinch, Taco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taco misses with a punch on the inside.
Huntington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Huntington has a couple of punches blocked by Taco.
Huntington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huntington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taco backwards.
Taco throws a punch but it's blocked by Huntington.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taco misses with the head strike.
Huntington managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
Huntington misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taco.
Taco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huntington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Don Taco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huntington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Huntington lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Taco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huntington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fletcher Huntington!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hozumi Hasegawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasegawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Tretow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Days of Thunder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hozumi Hasegawa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hozumi Hasegawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Tretow!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tretow staying out of range there.
Tretow gets tackled into the cage by Hasegawa. Hasegawa maintains the clinch.
Hasegawa pushes Tretow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tretow tries to pull guard but Hasegawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tretow drops back down to his feet.
Hasegawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Hasegawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tretows head.
Hasegawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tretow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hasegawa prevents Tretow from breaking the clinch.
Tretow blocks an uppercut.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tretow backwards.
Tretow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tretow wants a takedown.
Hasegawa gets underhooks to prevent Tretow's takedown attempt.
Hozumi Hasegawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Tretow.
Tretow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hasegawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hasegawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tretow.
Tretow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa closes the distance and pushes Tretow back into the cage.
Tretow trying to stall but Hasegawa improves his position.
Tretow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hasegawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tretow looks gassed!
Tretow has closed the distance and engaged Hasegawa in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hasegawa.
Tretow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hasegawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tretow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hasegawa smiles and moves away.
Hasegawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Hasegawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hasegawa closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Hasegawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tretow goes for a takedown attempt but Hasegawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hasegawa forces Tretow back against the cage and clinches.
Hasegawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tretow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hasegawa walks away with a smile on his face. Tretow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hasegawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tretow, pushing him back against the cage.
Tretow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hasegawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hasegawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasegawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hasegawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasegawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hasegawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tretow backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tretow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hasegawa smiles and moves away.
Hasegawa drives through and clinches with Tretow against the cage.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tretow wants a takedown but no success here.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasegawa lands an uppercut.
Hasegawa working aggressively here.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tretow is trying to push Hasegawa away but Hasegawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Hasegawa.
A short right from Hasegawa on the inside.
Hasegawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tretow is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tretow is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasegawa finish him?
Hasegawa pushes Tretow against the cage. Hasegawa is working some dirty boxing. Hasegawa pushes off with a quick right hook! Tretow goes down! Tretow tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hasegawa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hozumi Hasegawa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dak Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Insane in the membrane by Cypress Hill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dak Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Horn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ishii is trying for a kimura here. Horn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ishii wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dak Ishii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zvonimir Stelian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelian comes to the cage accompanied by Poison (The Prodigy). Luciano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Mechanic. Zvonimir Stelian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zvonimir Stelian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelian blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stelian.
It looks like Charlie Luciano has been cut.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stelian.
Stelian is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Luciano defending well as Stelian loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano catches Stelian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stelian throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stelian is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Stelian thows a body shot but no joy.
Stelian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stelian is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Stelian misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stelian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zvonimir Stelian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Stelian is breathing heavily.
Stelian fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luciano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luciano lands an elbow just above Stelian 's eye.
A knee to the head by Luciano.
The referee is keeping an eye on Luciano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luciano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stelian's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luciano obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luciano.
Luciano connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luciano lands an elbow that stopped Stelian in his tracks for a moment.
Stelian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stelian is rocked!
Luciano has Stelian pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Stelian is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Luciano - that's hurt Stelian badly! Oh, another knee lands and Stelian is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Stelian doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Charlie Luciano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Polk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polk. Polk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Polk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Alex Jackson has been cut.
Polk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Polk has control of the leg.
Jackson wants to control but Polk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Polk stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Polk sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polk throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polk throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Polk keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Polk wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Polk there!
Polk can't escape the position.
Polk wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson looking to control but Polk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Polk from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson looking to finish Polk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Polk!
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Polk looks a forlorn figure.
Polk is rocked!
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Polk to take his back!
Jackson has the hooks in. Polk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Polk is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Polk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polk. That did some damage!
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Polk tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Polk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polk misses with a straight right.
Polk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson swings for the body but Polk moves out of range.
Polk scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Polk misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Polk throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Polk misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Polk momentarily.
Polk misses with an uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Polk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Polk throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Polk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polk at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Polk to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Polk looks to clinch but Jackson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Polk taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis St Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Louis St Laurent enters the cage!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis St Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Clark tests St Laurent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Laurent just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and St Laurent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark misses with a hook
and St Laurent counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clark connects with an inside leg kick.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark clinches up against the cage.
St Laurent unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from St Laurent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Laurent pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Laurent working Clark over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from St Laurent.
Clark is breathing heavily.
St Laurent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Laurent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, St Laurent has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the cage.
St Laurent lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Laurent lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for St Laurent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent is working Clark over against the cage.
St Laurent is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St Laurent scores with a hook to the body.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
St Laurent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Laurent lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Laurent landing knees to the head.
St Laurent lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
St Laurent lands a shot to the body.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Laurent.
St Laurent is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
St Laurent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Laurent lands with a short shot to the head.
St Laurent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from St Laurent on the inside.
St Laurent lands a nice uppercut.
St Laurent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Laurent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
St Laurent scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Laurent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St Laurent lands with a short shot to the head.
St Laurent lands with a left to the head.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Laurent misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from St Laurent fails to land.
St Laurent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
St Laurent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for St Laurent.
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Laurents head.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Laurent up against the cage.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Laurent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Laurent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Laurent misses with a straight right.
Clark lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Laurent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Laurent pushes Clark away with a front kick.
St Laurent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
enabling St Laurent to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bobby Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
St Laurent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Laurent throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Laurent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Laurent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
St Laurent struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
St Laurent lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Laurent lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but St Laurent avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Laurent tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
St Laurent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent blocks a body shot from Clark.
St Laurent misses with a body punch.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
St Laurent has his takedown stuffed
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis St Laurent.
Clark lands with a right hand.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Laurent.
St Laurent closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. St Laurent pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Laurent was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
St Laurent dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark works St Laurent's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis St Laurent dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark digs a good body shot into St Laurent's ribs.
St Laurent tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
St Laurent misses with a wild body shot.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Laurent throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but St Laurent is just out of range.
Clark misses with a hook. St Laurent ducked under it nicely.
St Laurent misses with a right hand
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Laurent, pushing him back against the cage.
Clark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Laurent or not.
Clark is pushing St Laurent up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St Laurent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Laurent is breathing heavily.
St Laurent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St Laurent is keeping busy.
St Laurent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clark stalling against the cage.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Laurent misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Laurent up against the cage.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
St Laurent working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clark cracks St Laurent with a nice body shot.
Clark pushes St Laurent back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clark is leaning against St Laurent and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St Laurent is keeping busy.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Laurent tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark throws the left hand but St Laurent avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark throws a wild body kick that St Laurent sees coming a mile off.
St Laurent throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
St Laurent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Laurent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark misses with a double jab
and St Laurent counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Laurent tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Clark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clark won't allow St Laurent to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to roll over but St Laurent keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Laurent connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
Clark tries to get to full guard but St Laurent has control of the leg.
St Laurent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St Laurent content to control rather than advance.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but St Laurent is very close to passing his half guard.
St Laurent is just content to waste time from the top position. Clark takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
St Laurent tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Clark 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. This is the final round!
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark scores with a jab. St Laurent acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St Laurent takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark lands a nice looking body kick.
Clark moves forwards but St Laurent connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark throws a right hand that St Laurent ducks under and follows up with a left that St Laurent also avoids with ease.
Clark throws a body punch but St Laurent moves out of range.
St Laurent closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Laurent's knee momentarily.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but St Laurent slips the punch.
Clark swings for the body but St Laurent moves out of range.
St Laurent misses with a body punch
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St Laurent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Laurent misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with St Laurent's head.
St Laurent tries to keep at a distance but Clark has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
St Laurent lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from St Laurent.
Louis St Laurent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
St Laurent cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
St Laurent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Laurent's hands.
St Laurent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
St Laurent is looking to clinch.
St Laurent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and St Laurent counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St Laurent misses with a left hand
and St Laurent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Laurent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Laurent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark misses with a low kick.
St Laurent stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Clark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but St Laurent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark takes a swing at St Laurent's ribcage but misses.
Clark missing with a left hand there. St Laurent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a leg kick but St Laurent sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clark throws the left hand but St Laurent avoids the punch easily.
St Laurent scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and St Laurent counters with a takedown into side control.
Clark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clark tries to roll over but St Laurent keeps him under control.
St Laurent tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
St Laurent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
St Laurent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clark wants to improve his position but St Laurent is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Clark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester Pearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantegna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Lester Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantegna looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Mantegna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Lester Pearson has been cut.
Mantegna throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Mantegna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mantegna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
Pearson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mantegna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pearson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pearson controls the position.
Pearson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pearson tries to advance to mount but Mantegna denies him.
Mantegna dodges the ground and pound from Pearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pearson in side control, throwing shots but Mantegna defends.
Mantegna is looking for a sweep.
Mantegna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mantegna tries to get out of the position.
Pearson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantegna is trying to control Pearson's posture but Pearson avoids it.
Mantegna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pearson controlling from mount.
Pearson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mantegna is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mantegna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pearson on the ground.
Mantegna is in a horrible position here. Pearson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pearson misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pearson.
Mantegna in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mantegna is rocked!
Mantegna tries to buck Pearson off but he can't manage it.
Pearson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mantegna because Pearson loaded up on that one.
Pearson landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Mantegna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Pearson! Mantegna is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lester Pearson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinhjo Babalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duenas comes to the cage accompanied by California Gurls. Reece Edward Duenas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reece Edward Duenas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinhjo Babalu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babalu tries a head kick but it misses.
Duenas misses with a body shot
and Babalu counters with a takedown into side control.
Duenas can't do much from the bottom here.
Babalu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duenas keeps working.
Babalu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Duenas tries to bench press Babalu off him but Babalu keeps the position.
Duenas parries the strikes from Babalu easily there. Babalu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duenas to escape.
Duenas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Babalu tries to pass to full mount but Duenas defends it.
Duenas looking for submissions off his back.
Babalu is just content to waste time from the top position. Duenas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas wants to sweep but no luck.
Babalu looking to pass the guard.
Babalu won't allow Duenas to sweep him here.
Babalu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babalu won't allow Duenas to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babalu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babalu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babalu forces his way into half guard.
Babalu working Duenas over with strikes.
Duenas moves into full guard.
Duenas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babalu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babalu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duenas keeping moving, preventing Babalu from controlling successfully.
Babalu passes Duenas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babalu trying to mount his opponent but Duenas defends it.
Duenas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duenas looking for submissions off his back.
Duenas wants to improve his position but Babalu is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duenas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babalu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Duenas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Babalu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babalu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Babalu breaks from Duenas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Babalu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duenas's face.
Babalu wants to control the pace but Duenas is squirming around nicely.
Babalu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duenas hang on?
Duenas tries to reverse the position but Babalu maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babalu landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duenas can't escape the position.
Babalu wants to control the pace but Duenas is squirming around nicely.
Babalu lands a nice shot to the head.
Babalu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Babalu working Duenas over with strikes here.
Babalu controlling from the full mount.
Babalu scoring with strikes but Duenas is staying in there.
Duenas is desperately trying to improve his position but Babalu has a good base and remains in mount.
Babalu raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duenas regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duenas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duenas lands with a good body shot.
Babalu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duenas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Babalu won't be happy with that.
Babalu struggling a bit here.
Babalu tries to buck Duenas off but Duenas is having none of it.
Duenas is trying to get an arm triangle but Babalu is defending well.
Babalu can't do much from the bottom here.
Babalu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Babalu sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu is trying to control but can't.
Duenas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babalu keeps working.
Babalu trying to control but Duenas postures up.
Babalu controlling the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Babalu wants to improve his position but Duenas is controlling well.
Duenas is pressing down on Babalu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babalu is holding on for now.
Babalu taking some punishment here, with Duenas in his half guard.
Duenas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babalu tries to get to full guard but Duenas has control of the leg.
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.
Babalu gets full guard.
Duenas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Babalu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duenas trying to control but Babalu is working from the bottom.
Duenas throwing strikes from guard but Babalu blocks nicely.
Duenas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babalu is keeping the position for now.
Duenas won't allow Babalu to sweep him here.
Babalu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duenas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babalu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babalu is looking to sweep but instead, Duenas has passed into half guard.
Duenas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Duenas landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Duenas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Duenas prevents Babalu from getting the reversal.
Duenas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Babalu is surviving well by controlling Duenas's body position as best he can.
Babalu is trying to escape the mount.
Duenas dominating with strikes here.
Sinhjo Babalu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duenas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Babalu is surviving well by controlling Duenas's body position as best he can.
Babalu is squirming around, avoiding Duenas's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Babalu?
Duenas tries to control but Babalu wriggling away.
Babalu is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duenas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babalu is looking to escape.
Duenas lands a big elbow.
Duenas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Babalu is desperately trying to improve his position but Duenas has a good base and remains in mount.
Duenas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duenas looking for a guillotine from mount but Babalu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Edward Duenas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duenas blocks a head kick by Babalu.
Babalu checks a leg kick.
Babalu is looking to land body kicks.
Babalu misses with a series of wild punches.
Reece Edward Duenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duenas misses with a kick to the body.
Duenas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Duenas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babalu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duenas's sensitive parts.
Duenas wants to clinch
and Babalu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duenas!
Duenas is looking to get to half guard.
Babalu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas working to try and regain half guard.
Duenas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Duenas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babalu pulls his head out easily.
Babalu controlling the action here.
Duenas wants to improve his position but Babalu is controlling well.
Duenas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babalu is working away from the top position though.
Babalu is nestled in close to Duenas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babalu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duenas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duenas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Babalu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Babalu scores with punches from side control.
Duenas sneaks back into half guard.
Duenas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duenas has hold of Babalu's hands but Babalu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Babalu trying to pass the guard but Duenas defending well.
Babalu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duenas's head.
Duenas tries to get to full guard but Babalu has control of the leg.
Duenas actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu trying to control from half guard but Duenas is working away.
Duenas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duenas is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Babalu is nestled in close to Duenas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duenas landing rabbit punches to the side of Babalu's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Duenas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babalu.
Babalu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duenas actively working from the bottom here.
Babalu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duenas keeps working.
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.
Duenas taking some punishment here, with Babalu in his half guard.
Babalu lands with a punch from half guard.
Duenas is looking for a sweep. Babalu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babalu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duenas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babalu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duenas defending well though.
Duenas is trying to get back to full guard.
Duenas with the active half guard here but Babalu passes nicely into side control.
Babalu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duenas some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babalu connects with the punch.
Babalu is looking to slow Duenas down with leg kicks.
Duenas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babalu clinches up with Duenas and pushes him back against the cage.
Babalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Duenas.
Babalu lands with a left to the head.
Duenas jumps into guard, dragging Babalu to the mat.
Babalu wants to control from the top but Duenas keeps moving.
Duenas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babalu postures up and lands a big shot to Duenas's brow.
Babalu trying to control but Duenas is working from the bottom.
Babalu tries to free his leg and advance position but Duenas is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas trying to keep a closed guard but Babalu is proving a slippery customer.
Duenas keeping moving, preventing Babalu from controlling successfully.
Duenas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babalu throwing strikes but missing.
Duenas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duenas keeping moving, preventing Babalu from controlling successfully.
Duenas trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duenas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Babalu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duenas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babalu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duenas's head.
Duenas is looking for a triangle but Babalu pushes his legs off easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Babalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Duenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duenas keeping full guard, as Babalu tries to pass.
Duenas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Babalu passes into side control.
Babalu working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Duenas is looking for a sweep.
Babalu trying to control the action but Duenas is working from the bottom.
Duenas tries to buck Babalu off but Babalu is having none of it.
Babalu working the head and body with strikes.
Babalu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duenas keeps working.
Babalu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duenas to see if he's OK.
Duenas is looking for a sweep.
Duenas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas is pressing down on Babalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duenas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babalu lands a couple of digs.
Babalu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babalu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duenas looking to control.
Babalu trying to control but Duenas is working from the bottom.
Babalu stopping the sweep attempt from Duenas.
Babalu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duenas can't keep his opponent in guard - Babalu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Babalu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duenas tests Babalu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duenas gets tackled into the cage by Babalu. Babalu maintains the clinch.
Duenas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duenas blocking some punches.
Duenas pulls Babalu into guard.
Duenas has his foot on Babalu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babalu works his way back into a safe position though.
Duenas controls Babalu momentarily but Babalu frees himself.
Duenas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babalu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Babalu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Babalu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babalu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babalu trying to control but Duenas is working from the bottom.
Babalu stands up over Duenas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babalu cracks Duenas with a solid left hand.
Duenas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Babalu!
Babalu is working to get back to half guard.
Reece Edward Duenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Duenas prevents Babalu from getting the reversal.
Duenas cracks Babalu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duenas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Babalu wants to control but Duenas is having none of it.
Duenas wants to finish this one by submission but Babalu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Duenas.
Duenas has control of Babalu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Babalu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Duenas lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu tries to hold on but Duenas pushes him away.
BOOM! Duenas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Babalu is working to get back to half guard.
Duenas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Duenas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Duenas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Babalu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Babalu is trying to escape the mount.
Duenas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Duenas landing strikes from the mount and Babalu is in trouble!
Sinhjo Babalu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babalu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babalu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duenas unloading with bombs!
Duenas working Babalu over with strikes here.
Duenas prevents Babalu from getting the reversal.
Duenas lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Edward Duenas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babalu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinhjo Babalu! Sinhjo Babalu retains his lightweight title!
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