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OFC 115: Alves vs Fanning II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Montross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaBeouf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gut You. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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153 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Montross!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montross tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Montross falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
LaBeouf is stalling in the full guard.
LaBeouf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LaBeouf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LaBeouf chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaBeouf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LaBeouf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaBeouf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LaBeouf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Montross for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shia LaBeouf just wasn't active enough.
LaBeouf 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montross looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LaBeouf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LaBeouf 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.
LaBeouf seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Montross is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shia LaBeouf!
In his post fight interview, Shia LaBeouf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaharu Homma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko has chosen T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Masaharu Homma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuschenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Homma avoids it really well and circles away.
Cuschenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Homma misses with a low kick as Cuschenko jumps back.
Homma stuffs the takedown attempt from Cuschenko. Cuschenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Masaharu Homma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlaimir Cuschenko.
Homma is looking to slow Cuschenko down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cuschenko is defended easily by Homma.
Cuschenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Homma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cuschenko is in Homma's guard.
Homma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Homma tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cuschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Homma blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuschenko trying to control but Homma is working from the bottom.
Cuschenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuschenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuschenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Homma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Homma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Homma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cuschenko trying to control but Homma is working from the bottom.
Homma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Homma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuschenko drops back looking for a leg! Homma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Homma manages to kick Cuschenko off! Cuschenko jumps back into Homma's guard.
Cuschenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cuschenko trying to control but Homma is working from the bottom.
Cuschenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cuschenko drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cuschenko seems to have locked his on tight now - Homma screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cuschenko, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vlaimir Cuschenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes into the arena with SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasper Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Juarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Juarez shrugs it off though.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Johnson Juarez has been cut.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones swings for the body but Juarez moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juarez doesn't seem phased though.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jasper Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones punishes Juarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Juarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Juarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Juarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Juarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looks for the body kick but Juarez saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a hook. Juarez ducked under it nicely.
Jones jabs Juarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps Juarez with a low kick.
Juarez moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Juarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Juarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jasper Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones is looking to slow Juarez down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Juarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Juarez tries to avoid it.
Juarez ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Juarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Juarez's belly button to the back.
Jones tests Juarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juarez slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Juarez's calf.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Juarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Juarez moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juarez needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnson Juarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones connects with a right that clearly hurt Juarez. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jones proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Juarez collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard has chosen Immortality by Pearl Jam as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Howard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Larsen lands a head kick. Howard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Larsen moves to clinch but Howard breaks away
and Howard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larsen tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Larsen tries for a takedown but Howard circles away easily
and Howard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard prevents Larsen from standing back up.
Larsen is trying is best to control the position here.
Larsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen trying to control from the bottom.
Howard passes to side control.
Larsen struggling a bit here.
Howard controlling from side mount.
Larsen wants to control but Howard postures up.
Larsen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Larsen looks for a takedown but Howard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Larsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Larsen obliges.
Larsen tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Larsen lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for Larsen on that attempt.
Larsen looks for a takedown but Howard sprawls well.
Larsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Howard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larsen - the referee stops the clock and Howard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larsen. Howard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Larsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard stuffs the takedown.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsen moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Larsen closes the distance but Howard moves to the side
and Howard counters with a one-two to the body.
Larsen shoots for a takedown but Howard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howard is pushing Larsen's head away, looking to escape. Larsen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Howard is defending well.
Larsen trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Larsen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larsen wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Larsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Larsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard drops Larsen with a left and a right! Oh, Larsen is hurt - Howard dives into side control looking to finish!
Larsen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Howard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oh Larsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard tries to advance to mount but Larsen denies him.
Howard slows the pace down.
Howard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Larsen pushes Howard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Howard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Larsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Larsen tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Howard stalls from top position.
Ethan Larsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to control but Larsen is keeping him busy.
Dwayne Howard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Larsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Larsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larsen.
Howard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
Larsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a shoot takedown. Larsen fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it.
Larsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Larsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howard is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Larsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howard is controlling him.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dwayne Howard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Howard throws a series of punches but Larsen avoids them all with ease.
Larsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen works over Howard's head and body with a nice combination.
Larsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larsen is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larsen clinches.
Larsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Larsen is stalling here.
Larsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsen scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Larsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Larsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Howard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Larsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Larsen backs away looking to recover.
Larsen clinches.
Larsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Howard uses from the top position.
Howard content to stall in guard here.
Larsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Larsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsen, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Larsen is working hard here to advance position.
Larsen controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Dwayne Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard is looking to stand up but Larsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Larsen drops back looking for a leg! Howard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howard manages to kick Larsen off! Larsen jumps back into Howard's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howard has escaped and now he's on top!
Howard stops Larsen from standing up.
Howard wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Larsen trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Howard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larsen's half guard.
Larsen is trying to stand.
Howard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Howard stuffs the takedown.
Howard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Larsen!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Howard has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard avoids the attempt from Larsen to control.
Larsen is trying to stand.
Larsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard controlling his opponent.
Howard looking to control but Larsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Howard.
I think Howard 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Howard!
Dwayne Howard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilipovic comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses: Paradise City. 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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212 lbs
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218 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Kilipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilipovic throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Kilipovic.
Kilipovic tries to land a leg kick but Wilson saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilipovic throws a big shot that misses.
Kilipovic walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Kilipovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Kilipovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kilipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson jumps guard but Kilipovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kilipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Kilipovic misses with an elbow strike.
Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Wilson postures up in Kilipovic's guard and throws a big left but Kilipovic blocks it.
Kilipovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilipovic trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilipovic trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilipovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilipovic stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Kilipovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic slips nicely into half guard.
Kilipovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Kilipovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilipovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Kilipovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilipovic throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Kilipovic trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilipovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic controlling the action here.
Wilson tries to roll over but Kilipovic keeps him under control.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson pushes Kilipovic off looking to stand but Kilipovic dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilipovic wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Kilipovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilson is looking to control Kilipovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilipovic wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson wants to control but Kilipovic is keeping busy.
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is staying active underneath Kilipovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kilipovic is taking a breather. Wilson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilson tries to roll over but Kilipovic keeps him under control.
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 Mirko Kilipovic 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.
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but Kilipovic checks it.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilipovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Kilipovic throws a nice head kick!
Wilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilipovic blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Kilipovic misses.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brian Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilipovic.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilipovic. That's going to slow Wilson down.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilipovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilipovic throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilipovic wants to clinch.
Wilson throws a right hand that Kilipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilipovic also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick from Kilipovic.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Kilipovic saw it coming and moves away.
Kilipovic moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson works over Kilipovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Kilipovic.
Mirko Kilipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilipovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Kilipovic tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Kilipovic misses with a looping left.
Kilipovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson's head.
Kilipovic throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilipovic moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mirko Kilipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilipovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Kilipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilipovic wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kilipovic misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilipovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilipovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilipovic tries to clinch up.
Kilipovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilipovic moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Kilipovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Kilipovic throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Kilipovic only half commits.
Kilipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilipovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kilipovic.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilipovic slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Kilipovic is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and Kilipovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wilson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilipovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kilipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilipovic moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Kilipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilipovic throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Kilipovic.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Kilipovic moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Kilipovic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kilipovic counters with a body kick.
Kilipovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilipovic tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Kilipovic lands a high kick!
Kilipovic wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Kilipovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilson takes a step back to recover.
Kilipovic throws a chopping leg kick but Wilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilson checks a leg kick.
Kilipovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Kilipovic settles back down.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Kilipovic's legs.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Kilipovic ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
A swing and a miss from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilipovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilipovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilipovic.
Wilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilipovic.
Wilson tries to work over Kilipovic's front leg with a kick but Kilipovic checks it.
Wilson throws a hook but Kilipovic avoids it easily.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Kilipovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Kilipovic tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilipovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wilson cracks Kilipovic with an open hand slap.
Kilipovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilipovic scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilipovic pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilipovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Wilson drives through with a takedown into Kilipovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up in Kilipovic's guard and throws a big left but Kilipovic blocks it.
Kilipovic 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.
Kilipovic trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Kilipovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilipovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilson trying to control but Kilipovic is working from the bottom.
Kilipovic 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilipovic scores with a push kick.
Brian Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic misses with a body kick.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilipovic.
Kilipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kilipovic throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Kilipovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilipovic walks into a jab.
Mirko Kilipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilipovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilipovic scores with a head kick.
Kilipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Kilipovic counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Kilipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilipovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Kilipovic!
In his post fight interview, Mirko Kilipovic 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vandebogart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vandebogart's choice of entrance music: Runnin with the Devil - Van Halen. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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27
230 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Stojkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Vandebogart!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandebogart slips a jab from Stojkowski.
A big right from Stojkowski misses.
Stojkowski throws a hook but Vandebogart avoids it easily.
Vandebogart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stojkowski.
Stojkowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vandebogart throws out the jab.
Vandebogart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Vincent Vandebogart has been cut.
Vandebogart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stojkowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stojkowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vandebogart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Stojkowski misses.
Vandebogart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stojkowski.
A big left from Stojkowski misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Stojkowski.
Stojkowski scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Stojkowski.
Stojkowski steps in with a hook that catches Vandebogart right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stojkowski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Vandebogart looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Stojkowski!
An out of breath Jan Stojkowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad of Worms. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scofield looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Scofield misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Michael Scofield has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Scofield circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson cracks Scofield with a good jab.
Scofield looks up at the clock. Bad move! Anderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Scofield. Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mali Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair has chosen Bullet by Creed as his entrance music. Mali Fedor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mali Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Blair!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blair avoids the head kick by Fedor.
Fedor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blair has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blair throws a hook but Fedor avoids it easily.
Blair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blair throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fedor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fedor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blair blocks it with crossed arms.
Fedor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Fedor.
Blair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blair counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blair fails to land with a series of punches.
Blair lands with a cross.
Blair fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fedor is out of range.
Blair scores with a shot to the body.
Fedor moves in looking to clinch but Blair pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair misses with a looping left.
Blair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedor gets a clinch.
Fedor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blair lands with a left to the head.
Blair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blair has had enough of the clinch but Fedor keeps him there for the moment.
Blair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blair lands with a short shot to the head.
Blair manages to break the clinch.
Fedor is looking to clinch.
Fedor throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair is looking to land body kicks.
Blair misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Blair blocks the low kick.
Blair looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedor is just out of range.
Fedor throws a front kick aimed at Blair's knee but Blair avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fedor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blair - the referee stops the clock and Fedor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blair. Fedor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blair checks a leg kick nicely.
Fedor wants to clinch.
Fedor is looking to land body kicks.
Blair throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fedor is looking to clinch but Blair is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blair is looking to chop away at Fedor's legs.
Blair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedor moves away.
Blair throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedor.
Blair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedor throws a head kick that misses.
Blair checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Fedor.
Blair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fedor is looking to clinch.
Fedor slips a straight right by Blair.
Blair feints a jab promting Fedor to slip. Blair then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fedor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Blair misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedor throws a leg kick but Blair moved away.
Fedor tries to clinch up.
Fedor blocks a low kick nicely.
Blair moves out of range of the body kick from Fedor.
Fedor tries to clinch there but Blair circles away.
Fedor lands a leg kick that knocks Blair off balance momentarily.
Fedor tries to land a leg kick but Blair saw it coming and moves away.
Blair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedor tries to work over Blair's front leg with a kick but Blair checks it.
Blair looks to land a combination but Fedor avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blair is looking to land body kicks.
Blair checks a low kick from Fedor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Blair 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.
Fedor tries to clinch up.
Fedor is looking to clinch.
Blair lands a nice shot that snaps Fedor's head back.
Blair misses with a few strikes there.
Blair lands a really nice looking cross but Fedor seems unphased.
Fedor is rocked!
Blair throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fedor clean off his feet! He's out cold! Blair stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Blair!
A determined Hank Blair didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fanning (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a hook but Fanning avoids it easily.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves staying out of range there.
Alves lands with a hook. Fanning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Fanning takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Fanning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Fanning thows a body shot but no joy.
Fanning shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fanning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fanning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fanning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fanning fails with the takedown.
Alves throws a wild body kick that Fanning sees coming a mile off.
Alves throws a lazy uppercut
and Fanning counters with a right hand to the body.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Alves moves forwards but Fanning connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves connects with a looping right hand.
Fanning misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fanning goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fanning avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fanning blocking some punches.
Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Fanning controls the action.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Fanning's ribcage. Fanning let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fanning is defending well.
Fanning managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land.
Fanning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Fanning's front leg but catches the back leg as Fanning tries to avoid it.
Alves takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.
Fanning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
Alves defending well as Fanning loads up on a big left hand.
Fanning ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Fanning throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alves clobbers Fanning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Alves.
Alves looks for the body kick but Fanning saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fanning.
Fanning connects with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick.
Mike Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Alves.
Nice defenses there by Fanning.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fanning manages to avoid it.
Fanning throws a leg kick but Alves moved away.
Fanning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Fanning throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range.
Fanning misses with a two punch combination.
Fanning misses with a hook.
Fanning stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
Fanning will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a body punch but Fanning moves out of range.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fanning misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Fanning misses
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
Alves throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Fanning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Fanning swings widly with a right hand
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Fanning misses the target.
Fanning checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fanning.
Fanning scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fanning throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fanning.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fanning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves tries to clinch but Fanning moves out of range.
Fanning misses with the combination.
Fanning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Good shot there by Fanning.
Fanning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fanning.
Alves displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fanning shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fanning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fanning distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fanning throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves 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.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves prevents Fanning from improving his position.
Alves is keen to just control but Fanning is a slippery customer.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves wants to control but Fanning is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves blocks a jab.
Fanning just misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davi Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves defending well as Fanning loads up on a big left hand.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
Alves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fanning is avoiding damage well.
Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fanning stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning struggling a bit here.
Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Fanning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alves's best efforts.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alves thows a huge punch but Fanning dodges it nicely.
Fanning slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fanning is trying to keep Alves in close.
Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fanning holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanning is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fanning controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Fanning wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fanning lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning tries to score with a low kick but Alves moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fanning's head.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fanning has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Fanning's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davi Alves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fanning cracks Alves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fanning's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alves under the eye.
Alves moves out of range as Fanning strikes.
Fanning misses with a straight left.
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fanning was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Fanning takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Alves shoots in and bounces Fanning off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fanning is pulling down on Alves's head. It's preventing any offense from Alves, at least for the moment.
Fanning looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves won't allow Fanning to sweep him here.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davi Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fanning working a defensive guard but Alves passes into half guard.
Fanning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fanning.
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Fanning is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Fanning is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fanning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fanning trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fanning wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Fanning throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves keeping full guard, as Fanning tries to pass.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves striking off his back but it's not causing Fanning any problems.
Alves 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning has a closed guard, preventing Alves from standing up.
Fanning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves is fighting to break Fanning's control of his arms but Fanning is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fanning has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Fanning trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanning is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves wants to sweep here but Fanning controlling him for the moment.
Fanning wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Fanning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fanning defends well.
Fanning pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Alves tries to roll over but Fanning keeps him under control.
Fanning is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Fanning just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fanning lands a jab.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Alves scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alves scores with a sloppy right hand. Fanning should have avoided that one.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fanning's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fanning has time to react.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fanning misses with a straight left.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fanning throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Alves scores with a takedown into Fanning's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanning has his hands on Alves's head, controlling the position.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving.
Fanning 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.
Fanning wriggles free and stands up.
Fanning works the jab nicely.
Fanning slips under a jab from Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a right hand that Fanning ducks under and follows up with a left that Fanning also avoids with ease.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Fanning moves away and avoids it.
Fanning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fanning somewhat.
Fanning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alves.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alves lands a nice hook to Fanning's body. Fanning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fanning checks a low kick from Alves.
Fanning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fanning 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.
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!
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fanning is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Fanning from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position.
Fanning with a nice head shot there.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fanning is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
Alves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alves landing shots from mount.
Fanning is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fanning is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!
Fanning is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Alves up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fanning's guard. Nice work there by Alves.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fanning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alves is working Fanning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Davi Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alves slips a jab from Fanning.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Fanning is just out of range.
Alves thuds a left hand into Fanning's body.
Fanning lunges at Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alves's hand.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Fanning circles away.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fanning.
Fanning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fanning throws a chopping leg kick but Alves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fanning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fanning scores with a jab. Alves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fanning.
Alves jabs Fanning to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fanning looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Fanning connects with an inside leg kick.
Alves scores with a nice strike.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fanning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
Fanning throws a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Good exchange - Alves coming out on top.
Fanning scores with a decent looking hook.
Fanning misses with a hook
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Fanning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves throws a jab when Fanning was well out of range.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves blocks a head kick by Fanning.
Fanning checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fanning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fanning takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
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!
Fanning looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Fanning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fanning is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fanning tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fanning throws a lazy uppercut
and Alves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fanning looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves lands with a straight right. Fanning didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fanning takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fanning throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves throws a leg kick but Fanning sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davi Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves lands a jab to the head.
Alves scores with a jab. Fanning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fanning staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Fanning throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fanning misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Alves lunges at Fanning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fanning's hand.
Fanning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alves.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Fanning's front leg but catches the back leg as Fanning tries to avoid it.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanning lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves throws a shot to the body.
Fanning wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Fanning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Fanning swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
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 Davi Alves.
I think Alves 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
Davi Alves retains his featherweight title!
Davi Alves 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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