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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Rock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Christopoulos's chin.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Rock!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock avoids the body shot from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Christopoulos throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Christopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
Rock wants to clinch.
Christopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Christopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christopoulos counters with a nice body shot.
Christopoulos lands with a nice body punch.
Christopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christopoulos closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Christopoulos.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christopoulos is defending well for now.
Christopoulos lands a body punch.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rock looks gassed!
Christopoulos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rock clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Christopoulos lands a shot to the head.
Rock covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
It looks like Robbie Rock has been cut.
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!
Christopoulos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rock up.
Christopoulos lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Christopoulos is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rock has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Christopoulos has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rock taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Christopoulos doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Christopoulos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In The End. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machida's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machida's brow.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machida's brow.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Machida is trying to break free.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Machida as he connects with a hook.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Machida.
Miller has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Machida wants to break free but Miller has control.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Miller tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a good 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!
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida 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.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida throws a leg kick that misses.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida lands with a cross.
Machida sends Miller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Machida is motioning to the referee to let Miller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Miller is rocked!
BAM! Machida delivers a spinning backfist that drops Miller like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severn comes into the arena with White Zombie - Electric Head: The Extasy (Pt 2) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Silvu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn connects with a leg kick. Silvu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silvu tries to move into range but Severn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Severn is looking to slow Silvu down with leg kicks.
Silvu gets caught napping as Severn dives in and scores a takedown. Silvu manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn landing with the ground and pound.
Silvu is rocked!
Severn gets to his feet - Silvu follows without any prompting.
Silvu is still on wobbly legs! Can Severn finish him?
Silvu wants to land a leg kick but Severn is out of range.
Silvu looks to land a body kick but Severn moved away.
Silvu seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Severn blocks the leg kick.
Severn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silvu throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Silvu looks gassed!
Severn lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson Silvu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silvu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Severn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Severn.
Severn cracks Silvu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Severn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silvu to stand back up!
A slapping leg kick lands for Severn.
Severn thuds a left hand into Silvu's body.
Severn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Severn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvu's sensitive parts.
Severn with a dominant takedown and that's winded Silvu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn stands up over Silvu, holding on to his feet. Severn throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Silvu is out cold! Severn lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trent Severn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Boomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spart Acus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boomer comes to the cage accompanied by Almost Famous. The key to victory for Bam Boomer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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225 lbs
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278 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Boomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spart Acus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acus misses with a takedown attempt - Boomer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boomer rushes Acus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boomer manages to break the clinch.
Boomer slaps away a takedown attempt from Acus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Acus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spart Acus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomer rushes Acus and presses him up against the cage.
Boomer wants to break free but Acus has control.
Boomer is pressed up against the cage. Acus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boomer down to the mat. Boomer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bam Boomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spart Acus.
Boomer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Acus is defended easily by Boomer.
Boomer looks to land a combination. Acus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Spart Acus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boomer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Acus.
Boomer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boomer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomer closes the distance and clinches.
Boomer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Acus or perhaps it was just good defense by Boomer which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boomer.
Boomer stuffs the takedown attempt from Acus. Acus gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam Boomer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boomer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Acus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Acus looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boomer jabs at Acus's body.
Acus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boomer forces Acus back against the cage and clinches.
Boomer manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boomer lands with a good body shot.
Boomer scores with a hook to the body. Acus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boomer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Acus.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boomer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boomer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boomer jabs at Acus's body.
Acus walks into a jab.
Boomer is looking to wear down Acus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boomer lands with a good body shot.
Acus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boomer avoids it really well and circles away.
Boomer stalks Acus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Acus's face. Acus staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomer stalks Acus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Acus's face. Acus staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice cross by Boomer.
That has opened up Spart Acus's cut even more.
Boomer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boomer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boomer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Acus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boomer as he avoids it easily.
Boomer has closed the distance and engaged Acus in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Boomer as the two fighters clinch.
Boomer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boomer is trying to break the clinch but Acus is controlling him.
Boomer manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomer pushes Acus up against the cage in a clinch.
Boomer breaks from the clinch.
Boomer closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Boomer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boomer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boomer scores with a punch to the head.
Acus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boomer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body punch from Boomer.
Boomer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boomer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acus misses with a takedown attempt - Boomer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boomer has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Boomer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spart Acus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Acus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boomer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Acus somewhat.
Boomer moves into the clinch successfully.
Boomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Acus backwards.
Boomer is trying to break free.
Boomer can't break the clinch.
Boomer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boomer closes the distance and clinches.
Boomer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boomer scores with a jab. Acus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Boomer.
Boomer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acus tries to keep at a distance but Boomer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acus wants a takedown.
Boomer pushes Acus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Acus is breathing heavily.
Boomer lands a left hand.
Boomer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boomer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Acus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boomer swivels and escapes.
Bam Boomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spart Acus.
Boomer scores with a one two! Acus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boomer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acus can do to turn this around?
Oooooh!!! Boomer has knocked Acus down with a huge combo! Boomer steps away and waves a wobbly Acus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Acus is rocked!
The cut above Spart Acus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boomer moves into the clinch.
Acus is still on wobbly legs! Can Boomer finish him?
Boomer creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Acus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Acus drops to his knees and Boomer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Boomer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bam Boomer made sure he mentioned Prestige Nutrition (160! $99), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renato Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Octavio Paixao!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paixao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paixao looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Paixao. Those never looked like landing.
Paixao missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Paixao misses.
Paixao throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paixao.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paixao's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Paixao.
Paixao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Paixao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Paixao throws a right hand that misses
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
Paixao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paixao avoids the head kick by Rua.
Paixao throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Paixao.
Paixao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paixao throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paixao lands with an overhand left.
Paixao tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua throws a head kick but Paixao moves out of range.
Rua tries to move into range but Paixao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paixao scores with a leg kick.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Paixao checks it.
Paixao throws a low kick but Rua moves out of range easily.
Paixao misses the jab.
Rua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Paixao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paixao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Paixao is out of range.
Paixao lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
Paixao tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Paixao misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paixao blocks it with crossed arms.
Paixao throws an elbow but it misses.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paixao pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua avoiding damage as Paixao throws knees to the body.
Paixao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paixao connects with a knee to the head.
Paixao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua has Paixao pushed against the cage.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Paixao's ribcage.
Paixao misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Rua looking to stall.
Paixao misses with an elbow strike.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paixao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paixao looking to slow down the pace here.
Paixao throws an elbow but it misses.
Paixao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Paixao pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paixao managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Rua.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paixao is defending well for now.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paixao is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paixao obliges.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
Paixao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paixao avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Paixao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paixao as Rua tries to tie him up.
Paixao managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Paixao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paixao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Paixao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paixao throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paixao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rua.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paixao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Octavio Paixao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paixao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Paixao thows a body shot but no joy.
Paixao throws a low kick, looking for Rua's leg but Rua calmly moves out of range.
Paixao sizes up Rua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rua feints and then cracks Paixao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paixao down.
Paixao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua slips a straight right by Paixao.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paixao manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paixao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Octavio Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paixao clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua is trying to stall.
Paixao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paixao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Paixao.
Paixao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paixao pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
Paixao lands a damaging elbow.
Paixao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paixao lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Paixao.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paixao.
Paixao throws an elbow that misses.
Paixao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
Paixao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paixao misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Paixao.
Paixao looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Paixao.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Paixao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Paixao misses with a knee strike.
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paixao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paixao is breathing heavily.
Paixao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paixao trying to land knees to the body.
Paixao managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Paixao lands a knee to the head.
Paixao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paixao managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Paixao avoids the damage to the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paixao blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Paixao.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Paixao.
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Paixao.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua tries to stall but Paixao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paixao.
Octavio Paixao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paixao misses with an elbow over the top.
Paixao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paixao tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Paixao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Paixao avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Paixao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paixao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Paixao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Paixao. Those never looked like landing.
Paixao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paixao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Paixao as he checks the leg kick.
Paixao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Octavio Paixao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua thows a body kick. Paixao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paixao moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paixao avoids it.
Paixao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paixao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
Paixao misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua just leaning against Paixao, taking a breather.
Paixao misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Paixao blocks it.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Paixao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Renato Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Renato Rua.
Rua connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paixao misses with a looping left.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Paixao swinging wildly here.
Paixao looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Paixao misses with a few strikes there.
Paixao checks a leg kick.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
Paixao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paixao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Paixao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paixao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Paixao circles away.
Paixao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rua.
Rua moves away from the strike by Paixao.
Paixao blocks the body kick.
Rua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua trying to stall but Paixao improves his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua taking a breather.
Paixao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Paixao avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Paixao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paixao managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Paixao managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Paixao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Octavio Paixao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Paixao tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paixao avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paixao.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paixao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paixao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Paixao!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Octavio Paixao made sure he mentioned Prestige Nutrition (160! $99), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Faustos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ma Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faustos comes to the cage accompanied by Heartbeats. Ma Chao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Faustos's chin.
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210 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Faustos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ma Chao!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faustos just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faustos!
Nice shot lands for Chao.
It looks like Diego Faustos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Faustos missing with a left hand there. Chao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faustos throws a big shot that misses.
Faustos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chao manages to avoid it.
Faustos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chao.
Faustos connects with a right hand. Chao shakes it off.
Chao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faustos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Faustos throws a body punch but Chao moves out of range.
Chao looks to score with a jab to the body but Faustos is just out of range.
Chao looks to throw the jab but Faustos is out of range.
Faustos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Chao misses.
Faustos tries to close the distance and clinch but Chao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faustos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Faustos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chao quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chao is staying active underneath Faustos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faustos is really struggling to control Chao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Faustos throwing shots but Chao is blocking nicely.
Faustos 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.
Faustos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faustos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustos is nestled in close to Chao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Faustos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faustos stalling.
Faustos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faustos thows a huge punch but Chao dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustos thows a huge punch but Chao dodges it nicely.
Faustos throws a strike but Chao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faustos throwing strikes but missing.
Faustos trying to control the position from guard on top but Chao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faustos with a nice head shot there.
Chao keeping moving, preventing Faustos from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao wants to stand and escape but Faustos is having none of it.
Chao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faustos.
Faustos wants to control from the top but Chao keeps moving.
Faustos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faustos trying to control but Chao is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Faustos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Faustos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot by Faustos.
Faustos moves out of range as Chao strikes.
Chao misses the jab.
Faustos thuds a left hand into Chao's body.
Faustos connects with a body shot that sends Chao's belly button to the back.
Chao walks into a jab.
Faustos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faustos misses with a jab to the body
and Chao counters with a stiff right hand.
Faustos scores with a jab. Chao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faustos cracks Chao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Faustos dips to his left and cracks Chao with an uppercut!
Faustos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faustos thuds a left hand into Chao's body.
Faustos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faustos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chao.
Faustos blocks an uppercut.
Faustos lands a shoulder strike.
Faustos tries a knee to the head but Chao blocks it.
Chao has a couple of punches blocked by Faustos.
Faustos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faustos misses with a body punch.
Chao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faustos lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faustos.
Chao working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faustos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chao is breathing heavily.
Faustos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Faustos.
Nice elbow from Faustos.
Faustos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chao misses with the head strike.
A short right from Faustos on the inside.
Chao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faustos pushes Chao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faustos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faustos lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Faustos on the inside.
Faustos digs a right hand underneath Chao's ribcage. Chao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faustos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faustos blocks an uppercut.
Faustos lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chao.
Faustos controlling the action here for a moment.
Faustos scores with a shot to the side of Chao's head.
A short right from Faustos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faustos stalling in the clinch.
Faustos lands an uppercut.
Faustos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chao backwards.
Chao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faustos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faustos scores with a shoulder strike.
Chao is rocked!
Faustos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chao is still on wobbly legs! Can Faustos finish him?
Faustos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faustos gets through Chao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faustos throws a big uppercut that drops Chao! More strikes from Faustos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chao lies dazed against the cage as Faustos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Faustos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it Back by Lil Wayne. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Melo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Melo moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Melo misses
and Campbell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Melo scores with a push kick.
Melo throws a poor cross that misses
and Campbell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Melo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
A low kick from Melo misses
and Melo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melo.
Campbell checks a leg kick nicely.
Melo tries a low kick but Campbell avoids it.
Melo tries to work over Campbell's front leg with a kick but Campbell checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Campbell counters with a right hand to the body.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Melo tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Melo lands.
Melo throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Melo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campbell's hands.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Melo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Campbell keeps Melo at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
Campbell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
Melo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melo.
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!
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Campbell moves out of range as Melo throws a body kick.
Melo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campbell. That did some damage!
A big right from Melo misses.
Sergio Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Campbell checks a leg kick nicely.
Melo misses with a kick to the body.
Melo misses with a body shot.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Melo.
Melo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo moves away from the strike by Campbell.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Melo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell throws a chopping leg kick but Melo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melo digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.
Melo tries to score with a low kick but Campbell moves his leg out of the way.
Campbell blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Melo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Melo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Melo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Campbell's head.
Melo scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Campbell lands with an overhand left.
Melo stuffs the takedown.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melo wants to get back to striking at distance but Campbell won't allow it.
Melo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Melo tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell taking a breather.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Melo.
Melo manages to break the clinch.
Melo moves out of range of the strikes.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Campbell blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Campbell lands a jab.
Melo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Campbell dips to his left and cracks Melo with an uppercut!
Campbell avoids the body shot from Melo.
Sergio Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melo misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Melo's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Melo is just out of range.
Melo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Campbell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Campbell tries a head kick but it misses.
Melo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbell.
Melo misses with a leg kick
and Campbell counters with a right hand to the body.
Melo throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Melo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo thows a leg kick but Campbell checks it
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Melo thows a leg kick but Campbell checks it
and Melo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergio Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell scores with a sloppy right hand. Melo should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Campbell lands a slapping body shot.
Melo avoids the body shot from Campbell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Melo tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Melo to the ground. Melo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melo was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Campbell 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. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Campbell. That's going to slow Melo down.
Melo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melo misses with a hook. Campbell ducked under it nicely.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Melo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Campbell's calf.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Melo moves out of range easily.
Melo throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell is looking to wear down Melo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Melo is predictable there
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Melo.
Campbell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Melos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Melo misses with an uppercut
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell checks a low kick from Melo.
Campbell digs a good hook to Melo's body.
Melo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Melo misses
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Campbell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Melo avoids them all with ease.
Melo misses with a looping left.
Campbell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Campbell slips under a jab from Melo.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Melo's body. Melo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Campbell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melo tries to land a body kick
and Campbell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Melo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Campbell throws a head kick that Melo semi-blocks.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Melo.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Melo avoids it well.
Melo connects with the punch.
Melo checks a leg kick.
Melo throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo tried to score with a low kick but Campbell checks it.
Melo scores with a decent looking hook.
Melo tries to land a leg kick but Campbell saw it coming and moves away.
Melo throws a solid leg kick but Campbell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melo.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melo. That's going to slow Campbell down.
A low kick from Melo misses
and Campbell counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Campbell blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Campbell.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Campbell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Old Spice Guy Intro. Gunnar Owens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens slips under a jab from Guy.
Owens misses the jab.
Owens throws a leg kick
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Owens counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Guy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Owens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guy finds it's way round the side to connect with Owens's head.
Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guy works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guy lands with a right hand.
Guy throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guy's waist but Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
The Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Owenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Owens lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like The Guy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy misses the jab.
Owens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Guy misses.
Guy dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owens lands with a straight right. Guy didn't see that one coming.
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Owens blocks a head kick by Guy.
Owens shoots in but no luck this time.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Nice sprawl there from Guy as Owens shoots in.
Owens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guy's waist but Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens misses with a combination
and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy scores with a punch to the head.
Owens with a poor takedown
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
The Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Guy.
Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Guy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Guy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guy as he avoids it easily.
Guy connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Owens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Owens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
Owens takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens scores with a punch to the head.
Owens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Owens shoots in but Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Owens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Owens has time to react.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Owens misses.
Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Owens digs a good body shot into Guy's ribs.
Guy lands a jab to the 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!
Owens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guy counters with a nice body shot.
The Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Horrible takedown by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy which made him look bad.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Owens moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.
Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Owens momentarily.
Guy misses with an uppercut
and Owens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guy thinking.
Owens has managed to clinch.
Guy manages to break the clinch.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Owens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Owens throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens dives in and grabs Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
Guy is looking to slow Owens down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Guy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Guy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Owens counters with a two punch combo.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Owens, as that shot connected.
Gunnar Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guy avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Owens.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
Owens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy cracks Owens with a good jab.
Owens looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Owens looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Guy misses with a looping left.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Owens is trying desperately to land a takedown but Guy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Owens.
Owens wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Owens shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Owens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guy.
Owens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Guy sizes up Owens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Owens tries a low kick but Guy avoids it.
Guy misses with a hook.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a right and a left that Guy avoids nicely.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens.
Owens looks for a takedown but Guy sprawls well.
Owens throws a right and a left that Guy avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Guy there.
Guy thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy which made him look bad.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens scores with a takedown into Guy's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy wants to get up but he can't break Owens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but The Guy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on The Guy's cut.
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.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Owens misses with a wild combination.
Guy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guy.
Owens lands a jab.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
Owens fails to land the takedown.
Owens throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guy sprawls well. Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Owens gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy is looking to slow Owens down with leg kicks.
Guy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Owens has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Guy.
The Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Guy. No joy for Owens on that attempt.
Guy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Owens has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Owens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens throws a series of punches but Guy moves out of range.
Guy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Owens is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Guy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Guy.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Guy tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guy swivels and escapes.
Guy misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Owens slips under a jab.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens slips a jab from Guy.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guy throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Owens counters with a body kick that stops Guy in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens slips under a jab from Guy.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Owens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Guy tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Guy had his way with Gunnar Owens in that round.
The cut man is working on The Guy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Owens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Guy tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy lands a slapping body shot.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up with Guy, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes Guy against the cage but Guy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
The Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Guy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
Guy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Owens tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
Guy scores with a nice strike.
Guy scores with a jab to the head.
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Owens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owens.
Owens tries for a takedown but Guy circles away easily
and Guy counters with a straight right hand.
Guy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Gunnar Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Owens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens has gone for a leg lock! Guy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owens's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Guy!
The Guy retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, The Guy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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