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WFC 88 - Due Respect PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe's entrance music is Bad Man A Step. A fine choice. Chuin has chosen Remo WIlliams Theme as his entrance music. Master Chuin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Watanabe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Chuin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chuin tries to buck Watanabe off but Watanabe is having none of it.
Watanabe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chuin tries to improve position but can't.
Watanabe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chuin to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watanabe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Watanabe cracks Chuin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe trying to control the action but Chuin is working from the bottom.
Watanabe is putting a hurting on Chuin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Watanabe working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watanabe off and has taken his back!
Chuin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Watanabe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chuin has his opponent's back but Watanabe is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Chuin.
Chuin throws a head kick that misses.
Chuin swings for the body but Watanabe moves out of range.
Watanabe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Master Chuin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chuin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin lands a head kick. Watanabe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chuin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watanabe moves out of range of the leg kick from Chuin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chuin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chuin pinned against the cage. Chuin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Chuin.
Chuin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chuin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin is looking to land body kicks.
Chuin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chuin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watanabe shoots in but no luck this time.
Watanabe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chuin will feel that in the morning.
Chuin looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Chuin.
Watanabe blocks a head kick by Chuin.
Chuin throws a head kick that misses
so Watanabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe pushes down on Chuin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chuin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watanabe lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe thows a huge punch but Chuin dodges it nicely.
Watanabe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Watanabe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chuin is squirming around, avoiding Watanabe's attempts to control the action.
Watanabe is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Chuin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chuin as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe fails to land the takedown.
Chuin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watanabe's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chuin throws a head kick but Watanabe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Watanabe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chuin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Chuin.
Watanabe blocks a head kick by Chuin.
Watanabe dives in and grabs Chuin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chuin pushes down on Watanabe's head and hops out.
Chuin has his takedown stuffed
and Watanabe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watanabe.
Chuin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chuin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watanabe.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuin has wrist control.
Chuin is breathing heavily.
Chuin wants to sweep but no luck.
Watanabe stands and throws Chuin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chuin parries the strikes from Watanabe easily there. Watanabe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chuin to escape.
Chuin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Watanabe landing a few strikes.
Chuin tries to bench press Watanabe off him but Watanabe keeps the position.
Watanabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chuin keeps working.
Chuin is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
Watanabe is chipping away with strikes.
Watanabe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chuin down.
Watanabe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Luigi Watanabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watanabe cracks Chuin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chuin is looking for a sweep.
Chuin is trying to escape the position but Watanabe is controlling the position.
Chuin tries to buck Watanabe off but Watanabe is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Watanabe cracks Chuin with a big elbow.
Chuin is trying to control Watanabe's posture but Watanabe avoids it.
Chuin gets back to half guard.
Chuin taking some punishment here, with Watanabe in his half guard.
Watanabe winds up and cracks Chuin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Watanabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chuin is looking for a sweep. Watanabe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watanabe trying to control from Chuin's half guard. Chuin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chuin is on top in guard.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Chuin tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin stops Watanabe from standing up.
Chuin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watanabe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chuin has Watanabe in his guard.
Watanabe is pushing down on Chuin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chuin is fighting to maintain full guard but Watanabe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Watanabe wants to free his trapped foot but Chuin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watanabe is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watanabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chuin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chuin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chuin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watanabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watanabe passes Chuin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe is keen to just control but Chuin is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Watanabe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Chuin circles away easily
and Chuin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chuin connects with a looping right hand.
Chuin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chuin lands a high kick!
Watanabe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watanabe fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe closes the distance and clinches up with Chuin, looking for a takedown. Watanabe pushes Chuin against the cage but Chuin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chuin delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watanabe's sensitive parts.
Chuin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Chuin.
Watanabe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chuin throws a sloppy head kick and Watanabe moves out of range easily.
Chuin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Master Chuin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watanabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chuin fakes the leg kick and cracks Watanabe in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watanabe.
Chuin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown but Chuin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuin throws a push kick but Watanabe slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chuin has hold of Watanabe's hands but Watanabe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuin is looking to improve his position.
Watanabe slips a nice elbow through Chuin's hands, connecting with Chuin's forehead.
Watanabe throwing shots but Chuin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Watanabe is trying to control. Chuin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watanabe is pressing down on Chuin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chuin is holding on for now.
Chuin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chuin working for a triangle but Watanabe defends it easily.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Chuin keeps moving.
Watanabe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watanabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuin is retaining full guard.
Chuin working for a triangle but Watanabe defends it easily.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe pushes down on Chuin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watanabe is keen to just control but Chuin is a slippery customer.
Chuin is looking to control Watanabe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chuin avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watanabe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watanabe's back!
Chuin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Watanabe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chuin working for the choke.
Master Chuin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Watanabe is defending well though. Chuin let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Chuin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watanabe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Watanabe!
In his post fight interview, Luigi Watanabe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruens comes to the cage accompanied by River Below. Luciano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Mechanic. This should be a great matchup!
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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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bruens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruens looking to score a takedown here. Luciano is defending well but Bruens drives through and ends up in Luciano's guard.
Bruens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruens 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.
Luciano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bruens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Bruens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Luciano is pulling down on Bruens's head to control his posture.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Bruens from controlling successfully.
Bruens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruens tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luciano sprawls well. Luciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruens gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruens tries a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Bruens on that attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Bruens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charlie Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruens misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Bruens lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bruens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano slips under a jab from Bruens.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Bruens down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruens should have avoided that one.
Bruens staying out of range there.
Bruens looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Bruens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano is looking to clinch but Bruens is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano tries to bum rush Bruens with a series of wild strikes but Bruens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bruens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luciano is trying to stand up.
Bruens trying to control but Luciano is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano working to try and regain half guard.
Bruens lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luciano working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Charlie Luciano has been cut.
Bruens unloading with bombs!
Luciano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bruens trying to control but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano blocking the ground and pound.
Bruens working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luciano?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Bruens has a good base and remains in mount.
Bruens with a couple of short strikes.
Luciano is rocked!
Bruens loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Luciano scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bruens land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bruens stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Bruens!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lando Goff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goff comes to the cage accompanied by Sympathy for the Devil. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lando Goff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goff slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Holliday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goff doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Goff.
Holliday slips a straight right by Goff.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday 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.
Goff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goff shoots for a takedown but Holliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goff slips a straight right by Holliday.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goff.
Holliday moves forwards but Goff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holliday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goff on the side of the head.
Holliday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goff on the side of the head.
Goff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Goff moved out of range nicely.
Goff throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Goff moved out of range.
Holliday feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goff wants to sweep but no luck.
Goff keeping full guard, as Holliday tries to pass.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Goff keeps moving.
Holliday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holliday postures up.
Holliday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goff tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Holliday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to free his trapped foot but Goff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goff moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday is looking to work some ground and pound but Goff has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Goff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holliday.
Goff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holliday.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goff is pulling down on Holliday's head to control his posture.
Goff wants to sweep but no luck.
Goff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Goff keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goff trying to control the position.
Lando Goff has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Holliday 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.
Goff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holliday tries to land a front kick but Goff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday checks a leg kick nicely.
Holliday lands with a good body shot.
Goff tries a head kick but it misses.
Goff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Goff avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holliday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goff throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holliday.
Goff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holliday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goff lands an elbow.
Goff throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Holliday works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holliday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goff.
Holliday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goff.
Holliday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holliday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holliday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holliday duly obliges.
Goff throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday lands a nice looking body shot.
Doc Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goff throws a head kick that misses.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goff.
Holliday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holliday counters with a nice leg kick.
Goff lands a body shot.
Holliday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goff in his tracks.
Holliday misses with the combination.
Holliday throws a chopping leg kick but Goff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holliday.
Goff throws a body kick the misses
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holliday scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goff thuds his shin into the meat of Holliday's side.
Goff tries to bum rush Holliday with a series of wild strikes but Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goff defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Holliday.
Goff misses with a body kick.
Goff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holliday lands a slapping body shot.
Holliday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holliday wants it to stay on the feet.
Holliday feints and then cracks Goff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goff down.
Holliday misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday thuds his right hand into Goff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goff misses with a few strikes there.
Goff gets caught napping as Holliday dives in and scores a takedown. Goff manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goff controls Holliday momentarily but Holliday frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holliday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
Holliday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Goff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holliday blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Goff misses.
Goff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Goff tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holliday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holliday trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom.
Holliday with a nice head shot there.
Goff controls Holliday momentarily but Holliday frees himself.
Goff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holliday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goff trying to control from Holliday's half guard. Holliday has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holliday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goff!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Holliday.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goff tries to buck Holliday off but he can't manage it.
Goff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holliday raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Holliday scores with a shot to the body.
Goff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Goff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holliday misses with a hook. Goff ducked under it nicely.
Goff looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Goff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holliday.
Holliday tries to work over Goff's front leg with a kick but Goff checks it.
Goff tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday feints and then cracks Goff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goff down.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Goff is just out of range.
Holliday looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holliday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holliday.
Goff wants to get back to full guard.
Goff is working hard here to advance position.
Holliday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holliday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Holliday is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holliday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goff defending well though.
Holliday trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
Goff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goff wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Holliday landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goff wants to sweep but no luck.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Holliday postures up in Goff's guard and throws a big left but Goff blocks it.
Holliday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holliday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doc Holliday has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goff looking to control.
Holliday controlling from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goff scores with a jab to the head.
Goff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a head kick.
A slow jab from Holliday misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Holliday.
Goff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holliday is able to avoid easily.
Goff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holliday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holliday cracks Goff with an open hand slap.
Holliday lands the left hand.
Holliday lands a slapping body shot.
Holliday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goff did well to prevent Holliday getting side control.
Lando Goff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doc Holliday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Still in half guard, Holliday seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doc Holliday was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goff throws a wild body kick that Holliday sees coming a mile off.
Goff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holliday to score with a decent uppercut.
Holliday pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goff misses with a body shot.
Goff scores with a hook to the body. Holliday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holliday throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holliday has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lu Bu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Nietzsche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nietzsche has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lu Bu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Nietzsche!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nietzsche. Bu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nietzsche connects with a looping right hand.
Nietzsche scores with a jab. Bu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nietzsche tries to work over Bu's front leg with a kick but Bu checks it.
Nietzsche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bu manages to avoid it.
Nietzsche throws a shot from downtown. Bu moves away and avoids it.
Nietzsche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bu.
Bu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nietzsche connects with a leg kick. Bu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Bu both land. Nice combination.
Nietzsche misses with a looping right.
Nietzsche misses with a straight left.
Bu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche throws a lazy uppercut
and Bu counters with a series of strikes. Nietzsche will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nietzsche.
Lu Bu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nietzsche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bu avoids the head kick by Nietzsche.
Nietzsche lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nietzsche.
A jab lands there for Nietzsche.
Bu pushes Nietzsche up against the cage in a clinch.
Bu misses with a punch to the body.
Bu prevents a body shot from Nietzsche.
Nietzsche misses with a punch to the body.
Bu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nietzsche misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bu.
Nietzsche blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nietzsche - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bu tries to circle away but Nietzsche has him pinned against the cage.
Bu has had enough of the clinch but Nietzsche keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nietzsche obliges.
Bu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nietzsche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nietzsche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nietzsche as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bu fails to land.
Bu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nietzsche misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Nietzsche.
Nietzsche displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bu up against the cage.
Nietzsche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nietzsche tries to throw a body punch but Bu avoids it by throwing Nietzsche back against the cage.
Nietzsche gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nietzsche cracks Bu with a solid left hand.
Nietzsche passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nietzsche on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nietzsche is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bu wants to get back to his feet but Nietzsche drags him back down.
Nietzsche in side control, throwing shots but Bu defends.
Nietzsche scores with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Nietzsche are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nietzsche looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nietzsche working the strikes but Bu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Nietzsche dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bu throws a series of strikes that have Nietzsche backpedaling.
Nietzsche tries for a takedown but Bu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bu gets tackled into the cage by Nietzsche. Nietzsche maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nietzsche misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nietzsche.
Nietzsche turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nietzsche.
Nietzsche creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nietzsche trying to control the action but Bu is working from the bottom.
Nietzsche is putting a hurting on Bu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bu tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche throws an elbow but Bu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bu pushes Nietzsche away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nietzsche gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nietzsche tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nietzsche has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nietzsche throws a strike aimed at the side of Bu's head but Bu avoids it well.
Nietzsche works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nietzsche scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche misses with the ground and pound.
Nietzsche lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bu down.
Nietzsche cracks Bu with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nietzsche tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nietzsche has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nietzsche thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nietzsche looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bu is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu wants to get back to his feet but Nietzsche drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Nietzsche.
Nietzsche working the head with strikes.
Bu is rocked!
A big shot lands for Nietzsche! That's hurt Bu! Will he recover? Nietzsche fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Nietzsche!
Friedrich Nietzsche seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into the arena with Confrontation blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Polk!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polk gets slowly back to his feet.
Polk closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Polk pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Polk shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Polk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matt Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Polk.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Polk gets the takedown into side control.
Polk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Polk in the domination position with Henderson hanging on.
Polk in side control, throwing shots but Henderson defends.
Polk in side control, throwing shots but Henderson defends.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
Henderson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Polk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polk.
Polk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Polk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Polk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson trying to control but Polk postures up.
Polk wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
Polk uses his free foot to push down on Henderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henderson.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Polk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Polk looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polk lands a nice shot to the head.
Polk looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson can't escape the position.
Polk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Henderson because Polk loaded up on that one.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Polk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Polk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polk misses with a head shot.
Polk with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Polk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Polk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Polk has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Polk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henderson hang on?
Polk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henderson hang on?
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Henderson's face.
Henderson is rocked!
Polk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Henderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson blocking the ground and pound.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Polk's attempts to control the action.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Polk prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Polk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polk lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Polk is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Polk thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Henderson to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Polk dominated that 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.
Henderson leaves Polk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polk shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matt Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Polk.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Polk, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Polk against the cage but Polk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James Polk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Polk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson leaves Polk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matt Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Polk fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Polk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Polk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polk postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Polk postures up.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polk looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Henderson distracts Polk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson won't allow Polk to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson is working Polk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson wants to hold on but Polk pushes him away.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Polk has a good base and remains in mount.
Polk punching from mount but Henderson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Polk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Polk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
Polk lands a big shot there that rocks Henderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Henderson wants to hold on but Polk pushes him away.
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Polk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Polk working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Polk lands a nice shot to the head.
Polk cracks Henderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Polk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Henderson tries to hold on but Polk postures up.
Polk landing punches.
Henderson tries to hold on but Polk postures up.
Polk raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Polk's attempts to control the action.
Polk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson 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.
Ground and pound from Polk.
Polk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Polk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson trying to hold on to Polk's head to control him but Polk postures up.
Polk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Polk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Polk shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Polk shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson throws a right hand that Polk ducks under and follows up with a left that Polk also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Henderson.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polk.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Polk saw that one coming.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polk's waist but Polk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Polk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polk somewhat.
Matt Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Polk.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Polk shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polk.
Polk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Polk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Henderson leaves Polk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polk off to one side.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Polk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Polk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson throws a right hand that Polk ducks under and follows up with a left that Polk also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson feints a jab promting Polk to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Polk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henderson throws a jab when Polk was well out of range.
Henderson tries to sprawl but Polk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Polk is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Polk!
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Polk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matt Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Henderson! Polk is hurt baaadly! Henderson is firing away with more strikes - Polk is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Henderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth has chosen RZA - Fatal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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156 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Quid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth blocks the body kick.
Quid misses with a low kick.
Quid misses with an uppercut
letting Smyth counter with a right hand.
Quid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyth moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Quid misses the target.
Smyth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Quid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quid throws a body kick that misses.
Smyth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Quid to counter with a crisp jab.
Quid just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid swats away the attempt to clinch by Smyth.
Quid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smyth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quid throws a leg kick but Smyth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quid throws a poor cross that misses
and Smyth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smyth wants to control but Quid is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quid wants to get back to his feet.
Quid trying to control here.
Quid wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid is refusing to be controlled, as Smyth sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Quid defending well.
Quid is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smyth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quid is trying to stand back up but Smyth is controlling him
Smyth trying to control from half guard but Quid is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid digs a good hook to Smyth's body.
Johnny Quid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quid connects with a leg kick. Smyth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Quid moves into the clinch.
Quid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quid misses with a straight right.
Quid scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quid throws a leg kick but Smyth checks it.
Smyth doesn't manage to clinch there - Quid circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quid tests Smyth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quid lands with a hook. Smyth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that 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.
Smyth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnny Quid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyth looks to clinch
and Quid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quid loads up on a big right hand but Smyth slips the punch.
Smyth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smyth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smyth ducks under a wild hook from Quid.
Smyth defending well as Quid loads up on a big left hand.
Quid is looking to clinch.
Quid lands a front kick.
Smyth is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Quid's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Smyth falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Quid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slaughter - Billy Preston. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca throws a front kick aimed at Raine's knee but Raine avoids it well.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raine throws out the jab.
Barca throws a solid leg kick but Raine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barca.
Raine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barca checks a low kick from Raine.
Barca misses with a wild body shot.
Barca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raine is out of range and Barca settles back down.
Barca walks into a jab.
Raine blocks a head kick by Barca.
Raine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt.
Raine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Raine moves out of range as Barca throws a body kick.
Raine is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raine.
Barca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Raine as Barca shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raine circles away.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raine was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Barca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raine.
Barca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raine wants to clinch up but Barca keeps it at a distance.
Aldo Raine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raine digs a good body shot into Barca's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raine.
Barca looks to throw a body kick
and Raine counters with a good low kick that Barca was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raine connects with an inside leg kick.
Barca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Raine moved out of range nicely.
Raine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Raine is just out of range.
Raine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Raine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barca checks it well.
Raine cracks a nice hook into Barca's ribs.
Raine lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca is breathing heavily.
That kick from Raine tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raine.
Raine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barca at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barca. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Raine lands with a shot to the body.
Constantine Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raine.
Barca moves out of range as Raine throws a body kick.
Raine lands a nice shot to the body.
Raine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raine.
Raine motions for Barca to come forward. Raine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca drops his hands momentarily and Raine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca walks into a stiff left hand from Raine.
Raine avoids the body shot from Barca.
Raine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barca. That did some damage!
Raine just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raine as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that 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.
Raine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raine misses with a low kick.
Raine scores with a hook.
Barca walks into a straight right hand from Raine.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raine moves away from the strike by Barca.
Barca throws a leg kick but Raine checks it.
Raine misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raine throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Barca 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.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Raine is just out of range.
Aldo Raine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raine manages to avoid it.
Barca is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine misses with a straight right.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Raine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick.
Barca misses with an uppercut
and Raine counters with a nice leg kick.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Raine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barca looks to land a body kick but Raine moved away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barca might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barca blocks a leg kick.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca tried to score with a low kick but Raine checks it.
Raine misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raine to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raine checks a low kick from Barca.
Nice shot by Barca.
Raine throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
Barca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raine.
Barca with a nice cross.
Barca misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barca.
Raine fakes the leg kick and cracks Barca in the body.
Raine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine misses with a kick to the body.
Barca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barca. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Raine misses its intended target.
Raine cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
Barca avoids the body shot from Raine.
Raine throws a low kick but Barca avoids it.
Raine thuds his shin into the meat of Barca's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raine.
Raine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barca's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raine.
Raine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Raine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raine tries a low kick but Barca avoids it.
Raine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raine, as that shot connected.
Barca blocks a head kick by Raine.
Raine's corner calls for a 1-2. Raine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Raine shows good takedown defense.
Raine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Raine tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
Barca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raine looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Raine doesn't manage to clinch there - Barca circles away.
Barca throws a head kick that misses.
Raine scores with a hook.
Barca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raine.
Raine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barca's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raine blocks a head kick by Barca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raine. That's going to slow Barca down.
Raine gets a clinch.
Raine tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
Raine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Raine.
Raine tries to work over Barca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
Raine tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Raine back against the cage.
Raine pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raine can't find room to land a body shot as Barca controls the action.
Barca missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Raine.
Raine works on Barca's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Raine.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raine.
Raine lands a nice uppercut.
Raine is leaning against Barca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Constantine Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raine scores a nice knee to the body.
Raine is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Raine - that landed with a thud.
Barca avoiding damage as Raine throws knees to the body.
Barca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raine is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Raine.
Barca managing to block the knees to the body from Raine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raine lands a body shot.
Raine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Raine.
Barca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raine lands a knee to the body.
Raine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raine.
Raine works on Barca's body with a couple of short punches.
Barca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo Raine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Barca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raine avoids it.
Raine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raine.
Barca blocks a body shot from Raine.
Raine scores with a hook to the body.
Raine misses with a punch to the body.
Raine tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
Barca blocks a body shot from Raine.
Barca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barca prevents a body shot from Raine.
Raine avoiding damage as Barca throws knees to the body.
Barca fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aldo Raine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raine is defending well for now.
Barca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raine avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Raine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Raine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cahill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cahill comes to the cage accompanied by Bringing it Back. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
215 lbs
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205 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Cahill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cahill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pudzianowski ducks right into an uppercut from Cahill.
Cahill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cahill lands the left hand.
Cahill tries to bum rush Pudzianowski with a series of wild strikes but Pudzianowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Cahill.
Pudzianowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill throws a hook but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Pudzianowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cahill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pudzianowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pudzianowski gets the takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cahill dodges the ground and pound from Pudzianowski.
The strikes coming from Pudzianowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pudzianowski working the strikes but Cahill uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cahill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski working over Cahill with some ground and pound. Cahill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pudzianowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski working Cahill over with strikes.
Pudzianowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pudzianowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pudzianowski is looking to take a break and control but Cahill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pudzianowski.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pudzianowski lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Cahill is keeping him busy.
Cahill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pudzianowski on the ground.
Pudzianowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pudzianowski throws a strike but Cahill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cahill working a defensive guard here.
Pudzianowski is working Cahill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cahill trying to control the position.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Cahill has wrist control.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Cahill is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is working Cahill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahill is on top in guard.
Cahill trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Cahill wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pudzianowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cahill's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cahill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudzianowski thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Cahill misses its intended target.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pudzianowski slips under a jab.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Cahill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pudzianowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cahill jabs Pudzianowski right on the nose. Pudzianowski blinks but takes it well.
Cahill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pudzianowski. That did some damage!
Pudzianowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cahill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudzianowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill stuffs the takedown.
Matt Cahill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Cahill looks for the body kick but Pudzianowski saw that one coming.
Cahill lands a really nice looking cross but Pudzianowski seems unphased.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook.
Cahill misses with an uppercut.
Cahill misses the jab.
Cahill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski dives in and grabs Cahill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cahill pushes down on Pudzianowski's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pudzianowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Cahill shows good takedown defense.
Pudzianowski shoots and misses
and Cahill counters with a nice uppercut.
Cahill clobbers Pudzianowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cahill throws a front kick that sends Pudzianowski stumbling back into the cage.
Matt Cahill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Pudzianowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cahill connects with an inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cahill looks to land a left hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range nicely.
Cahill tries to land a front kick but Pudzianowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cahill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from Cahill is predictable there
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cahill thinking.
Pudzianowski checks the leg kick.
Matt Cahill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cahill misses with a left hand
and Pudzianowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pudzianowski is defended easily by Cahill.
Pudzianowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cahill 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. And we move into the final round!
Cahill throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Cahill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cahill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Cahill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pudzianowski loads up on a big right hand but Cahill slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pudzianowski checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cahill!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pudzianowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pudzianowski checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Cahill shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Cahill as Pudzianowski shoots in.
Matt Cahill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Cahill cracks Pudzianowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cahill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pudzianowski doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cahill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pudzianowski is out of range.
Cahill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pudzianowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cahill misses with a double jab.
Cahill throws a low kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cahill.
Cahill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski with a poor takedown
and Cahill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pudzianowski at a distance.
Cahill throws a chopping leg kick but Pudzianowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski slips a jab from Cahill.
Cahill misses with a body kick.
Pudzianowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cahill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pudzianowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cahill's waist but Cahill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzianowski off to one side.
Cahill tries to score with a low kick but Pudzianowski moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cahill lands a jab to the nose.
Cahill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches up with Cahill, looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski pushes Cahill against the cage but Cahill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cahill is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Pudzianowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cahill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Pudzianowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cahill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cahill 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cahill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Theiroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theiroff has chosen Knuck If You Buck - Crime Mob as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Theiroff!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Theiroff lands a head kick. Bangizwe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Theiroff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Bangizwe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Theiroff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Theiroff tries to work over Bangizwe's front leg with a kick but Bangizwe checks it.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Theiroff.
Theiroff tries a low kick but Bangizwe avoids it.
A good leg kick by Theiroff.
Bangizwe scores with a jab. Theiroff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Aaron Theiroff has been cut.
Theiroff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bangizwe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Theiroff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe wants to slow Theiroff down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangizwe checks a low kick from Theiroff.
Bangizwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangizwe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theiroff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Theiroff throws a hook but Bangizwe avoids it easily.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
Bangizwe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Theiroff scoring well with a low kick there.
Bangizwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theiroff throws out the jab.
Aaron Theiroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theiroff wants to slow Bangizwe down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theiroff connects with a body shot.
Bangizwe blocks a head kick by Theiroff.
Theiroff misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Theiroff as he checks the leg kick.
Theiroff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Theiroff scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but Theiroff moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theiroff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Theiroff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bangizwe misses with a head kick.
Bangizwe is looking to land body kicks.
Theiroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theiroff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bangizwe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bangizwe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Theiroff moves out of range of the body kick from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the leg kick from Theiroff.
Bangizwe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangizwe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theiroff lands a brutal head kick. Bangizwe looks out on his feet and Theiroff throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aaron Theiroff!
Aaron Theiroff really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vvierme Llamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Llamer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prodigy - Spitfire. Yokida Matae has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vvierme Llamer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yokida Matae!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llamer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matae looks to throw the jab but Llamer is out of range.
Matae lands with a nice body punch.
Matae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llamer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Llamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matae's head.
Llamer thows a huge punch but Matae dodges it nicely.
Llamer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matae trying to control but Llamer postures up.
Llamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matae's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llamer stops Matae from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Llamer lands a nice short elbow.
Matae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Llamer.
Llamer lands with a punch from half guard.
Matae is staying active underneath Llamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Llamer not doing much here.
Llamer trying to control from Matae's half guard. Matae has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Llamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llamer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llamer trying to control but Matae is working from the bottom.
Matae is trying to control the position but Llamer postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yokida Matae was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Llamer connects with a leg kick. Matae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Llamer lands with a kick to the temple. Matae shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Llamer checks a leg kick.
Matae moves out of range as Llamer strikes.
Llamer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Llamer cracks Matae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yokida Matae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matae throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Llamer. Llamer obviously looking to wear him down.
Matae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matae just misses with a punch to the body.
Matae tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Llamer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yokida Matae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matae scores with a decent looking hook.
Matae throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Llamer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matae manages to avoid it.
Matae takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matae is looking to score with low kicks.
Llamer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matae was well out of range. Poor timing from Llamer.
Llamer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Llamer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matae misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matae. Llamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Llamer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matae wants to clinch
and Llamer counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Llamer catches Matae right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Yokida Matae's cut even more.
Llamer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Llamer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matae slips a jab and a cross from Llamer.
Matae connects with a jab.
Llamer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Llamer is breathing heavily.
Matae's corner calls for a 1-2. Matae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matae clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matae managing to block the knees to the body from Llamer.
Matae struggles to land a body shot inside as Llamer controls his hands.
Llamer blocking some punches.
Llamer lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vvierme Llamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Llamer slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Matae misses its intended target.
Matae scores with a head kick.
It looks like Vvierme Llamer has been cut.
Llamer misses with an uppercut.
Llamer misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matae cracks Llamer with a nice body shot.
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!
Llamer misses with an elbow over the top.
Llamer lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matae as Llamer tries to tie him up.
Matae misses with a punch on the inside.
Llamer misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Matae.
Matae tries a body shot but Llamer blocks it.
Llamer landing knees to the head.
The cut above Yokida Matae's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Llamer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matae's defenses.
Llamer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Llamer breaks the clinch.
Matae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matae.
Matae stuns Llamer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matae throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Llamer tries to bum rush Matae with a series of wild strikes but Matae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Llamer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matae misses with a low kick as Llamer jumps back.
Matae throws a leg kick
and Llamer counters with a nice body shot.
Matae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Matae there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Llamer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Llamer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matae is trying to stand up here but Llamer is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Llamer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matae is trying to control but can't.
Llamer misses with a head shot. Matae uses the momentum to regain guard.
Matae controls Llamer momentarily but Llamer frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Llamer cracks Matae with a solid left hand.
Llamer throwing strikes from guard but Matae blocks nicely.
Matae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Llamer trying to control but Matae is working from the bottom.
Llamer works over Matae with some ground and pound from guard.
Llamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamer controlling from the top position.
Llamer postures up in Matae's guard and throws a big left but Matae blocks it.
Llamer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matae looking to control.
Llamer is fighting to break Matae's control of his arms but Matae is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Yokida Matae hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matae throws out a loose jab but Llamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matae tries a head kick but it misses.
Matae misses with a hook. Llamer ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yokida Matae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matae throws a wild body kick that Llamer sees coming a mile off.
Llamer lands a body shot.
Matae lands with an overhand left.
Yokida Matae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Llamer takes a swing at Matae's ribcage but misses.
Llamer swings widly with a right hand
and Matae counters with a good low kick that Llamer was not able to check.
Matae takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matae checks a low kick from Llamer.
Matae misses with a combination
and Llamer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llamer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llamer.
Matae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Llamer digs a good body shot into Matae's ribs.
Matae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Llamer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matae lands a high kick!
Matae misses with a low kick as Llamer jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Llamer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matae stuffs the takedown attempt from Llamer. Llamer gets slowly back to his feet.
Matae scores with a spinning back kick!
Matae cracks Llamer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matae doesn't manage to clinch there - Llamer circles away.
Matae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Nice shot lands for Matae.
Matae fakes the leg kick and cracks Llamer in the body.
Llamer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matae throws out a powerful jab.
Matae lands with a nice body punch.
Matae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matae tries to close the distance and clinch but Llamer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matae avoids the body shot from Llamer.
Matae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matae tries to clinch but Llamer is having none of it.
Llamer checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Matae.
A jab from Llamer misses.
A lazy left from Matae finds it's target.
Matae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Llamer scores with a nice strike.
Llamer throws a front kick that sends Matae stumbling back into the cage.
Matae connects with a body shot.
Matae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Llamer keeps the fight on the outside.
Matae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matae defending well as Llamer loads up on a big left hand.
Matae lands with an overhand left.
Matae tries to clinch up but Llamer circles away and keeps his distance.
Matae tries to clinch
and Matae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Llamer blocks a head kick by Matae.
Llamer throws a jab when Matae was well out of range.
Matae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Llamer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matae scores with a body shot.
Matae is looking to land body kicks.
Llamer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Llamer throws a series of punches but Matae avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matae.
Danga de danga de dang - Matae scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llamer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Llamer moves out of range as Matae throws a body kick.
Llamer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matae lands with a nice combination. Llamer backs away looking to recover.
Matae lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Llamer.
Llamer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matae connects with a high kick.
Llamer looks to land a combination but Matae avoids it well.
Llamer takes one to the chin there.
Matae lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matae tries to clinch there but Llamer circles away.
Nice shot lands for Matae.
A jab from Llamer misses.
Matae misses with a combination
and Llamer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokida Matae really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Llamer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matae throws a front kick aimed at Llamer's knee but Llamer avoids it well.
Llamer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matae avoids it really well and circles away.
Matae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llamer tries to bum rush Matae with a series of wild strikes but Matae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llamer. Matae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Llamer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Llamer.
Matae misses with a few strikes there.
Llamer throws a hook but Matae blocks it.
Matae fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Llamer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matae cracks Llamer with a good jab.
Matae wants to clinch up but Llamer keeps it at a distance.
Llamer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Llamer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matae lands an overhand right.
Llamer swats away the attempt to clinch by Matae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer connects with a body shot that sends Matae's belly button to the back.
Llamer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matae throws a head kick that misses.
Matae is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Llamer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Llamer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Llamer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matae tries to get to full guard but Llamer has control of the leg.
Vvierme Llamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matae manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae has momentary wrist control but Llamer slips an elbow through the middle.
Matae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Llamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Llamer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Llamer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Llamer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae is trying to control the position but Llamer postures up.
Llamer throws a big right hand that misses.
Llamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matae pulls Llamer in to control the position.
Llamer wants to pass the guard but Matae is keeping the position.
Llamer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matae's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matae pulls Llamer in to control the position.
Llamer throwing strikes but missing.
Matae working a defensive guard but Llamer passes into half guard.
Llamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matae looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matae tries to roll over but Llamer keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vvierme Llamer had his way with Yokida Matae in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Llamer eats them both and turns towards Matae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Llamer tries a low kick but Matae avoids it.
Llamer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llamer avoids the head kick by Matae.
Matae thows a body shot but no joy.
Matae throws a hook but Llamer blocks it.
Matae clinches up with Llamer and pushes him back against the cage.
Matae takes an elbow to the temple.
Llamer scores with a shoulder strike.
Llamer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matae's elbow.
Matae misses with a punch on the inside.
Matae misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matae takes a shot to the head.
Matae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Llamer's elbow.
Llamer lands an elbow that stopped Matae in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Llamer.
Matae misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matae is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Llamer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Llamer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yokida Matae's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Llamer.
Llamer lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yokida Matae's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vvierme Llamer!
Vvierme Llamer retains his heavyweight title!
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