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Gold Standard Fight Night 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milos comes to the cage accompanied by Snot - My Balls. Garvey has chosen One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cetnik Milos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Garvey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milos closes the distance and pushes Garvey back into the cage.
Garvey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garvey misses with a body punch.
Garvey tries to throw a body punch but Milos avoids it by throwing Garvey back against the cage.
Milos fails to pull guard.
Garvey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Milos or not.
Milos prevents a body shot from Garvey.
Garvey working aggressively here.
Garvey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Milos or not.
Garvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garvey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garvey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garvey.
Garvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garvey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milos backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvey lands a shot to the body.
Garvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garvey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garvey after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Milos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garvey is looking to stand up but Milos won't let him.
Milos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garvey!
Garvey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Milos working for a submission but Garvey is keeping him at bay.
Garvey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Milos.
Garvey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Milos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Milos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Garvey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Milos throws a strike there. Garvey manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milos is working for a submission of some sort.
Milos wants to free his trapped foot but Garvey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milos is looking for a kimura but Garvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Milos to get the leverage.
Garvey moves into full guard.
Garvey controlling Milos's posture.
Milos 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milos throws a big right hand that misses.
Milos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garvey has his hands on Milos's head, controlling the position.
Milos trying to control but Garvey is working from the bottom.
Garvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milos throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos with a nice head shot there.
Garvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milos lands a couple of digs.
Garvey managing to control the position.
Milos throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garvey is keeping the position for now.
Milos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garvey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Milos, into his guard.
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 Cetnik Milos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garvey cracks Milos with a good jab.
Garvey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garvey.
Garvey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garvey throws a body punch but Milos moves out of range.
Garvey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garvey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Milos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey stands up out of the half guard.
Milos misses with a takedown attempt - Garvey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Milos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milos. Garvey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milos has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garvey.
Milos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garvey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Milos trying to control from half guard but Garvey is working away.
Milos throwing shots but Garvey is blocking nicely.
Garvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garvey keeping hold of Milos's head, controlling as best he can.
Cetnik Milos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milos throwing shots but Garvey is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garvey looking to control.
Milos distracts Garvey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milos looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garvey is keeping the position for now.
Milos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garvey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garvey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garvey!
Milos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garvey's best efforts.
Milos wants to get back to full guard.
Milos is not content to let Garvey control the position.
Milos tries to roll over but Garvey keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Milos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Milos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Garvey escapes and throws Milos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Milos is looking to reverse the position.
Garvey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvey connects with a high kick.
Cetnik Milos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey gets caught napping as Milos dives in and scores a takedown. Garvey manages to retain guard.
Garvey has his hands on Milos's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Garvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Milos throws a nice looking combination but Garvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garvey avoids it really well and circles away.
Milos has closed the distance and engaged Garvey in a clinch.
Garvey tries a body shot but Milos blocks it.
Milos prevents a body shot from Garvey.
Garvey breaks from the clinch.
Garvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Milos. Milos gets slowly back to his feet.
Milos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Milos's calf.
Garvey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Milos's calf.
Milos closes the distance and pushes Garvey back into the cage.
Milos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garvey prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cetnik Milos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garvey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garvey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Milos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Garvey controlling well, preventing Milos from escaping the position.
Milos trying to control the action but Garvey just sinks the hooks in.
Milos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey prevents Milos from getting the reversal.
Garvey controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garvey tries to control but Milos wriggling away.
Garvey controlling from the full mount.
Garvey tries to control but Milos wriggling away.
Milos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus Garvey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Milos looks to throw the jab but Garvey is out of range.
Garvey moves into the clinch successfully.
Garvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Milos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garvey tries to throw a body punch but Milos avoids it by throwing Garvey back against the cage.
Milos prevents a body shot from Garvey.
Garvey breaks from the clinch.
Garvey stuffs the takedown.
Garvey throws a leg kick but Milos moved away.
Garvey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garvey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garvey. Milos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garvey.
Garvey misses the shot to the body.
Garvey scores with a head kick. Milos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Milos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garvey is fending him off so far but Milos persists. Nope, Garvey circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Milos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Garvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garvey 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 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Garvey!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Garvey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakz Skedol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakz Skedol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brokki Leboswski's chin.
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265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakz Skedol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leboswski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skedol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leboswski throwing strikes but Skedol manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Leboswski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skedol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leboswski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skedol off and has taken his back!
Skedol is trapped and Leboswski is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Leboswski throwing sloppy strikes.
Leboswski misses with an elbow to the head.
Leboswski somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Skedol is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skedol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leboswski.
Leboswski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Skedol!
Leboswski misses with a head shot.
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.
Leboswski unloads with some shots from mount but Skedol bucks and avoids them well.
Skedol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leboswski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Skedol is in a horrible position here. Leboswski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skedol holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leboswski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Leboswski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Jakz Skedol has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leboswski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Leboswski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skedol's face.
Jakz Skedol's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski thowing shots but they're missing.
Leboswski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Leboswski thowing shots but they're missing.
Skedol takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Leboswski's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brokki Leboswski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ironsides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironsides comes to the cage accompanied by The Greatest Spy Theme Ever. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ironsides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renato Rua!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironsides throws a head kick that misses.
Ironsides throws a head kick that misses.
Ironsides is looking to clinch.
Ironsides moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Ironsides throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ironsides will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ironsides keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua is pushing down on Ironsides's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ironsides is fighting to maintain full guard but Rua has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ironsides looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ironsides is looking to improve his position.
Ironsides wants to sweep but Rua has passed to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironsides is trying to escape the position but Rua is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua scoring with punches and elbows.
Rua happy to just control the position for now.
Ironsides wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rua trying to control the action but Ironsides is working from the bottom.
Ironsides tries to improve position but can't.
Rua is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ironsides's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rua controlling from side mount.
Ironsides throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Ironsides is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironsides is looking for a sweep.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironsides keeps working.
Ironsides is looking for a sweep.
Ironsides is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rua off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ironsides gets his way!
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ironsides's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Ironsides throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rua escapes and throws Ironsides's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ironsides is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Ironsides is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rua wants to control but Ironsides is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua lands a nice forearm strike.
Ironsides trying to remain calm as Rua controls from the top position.
Ironsides looks to move to half guard but instead Rua has passed into mount! Damn!
Rua controlling from mount.
Ironsides is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rua controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua prevents Ironsides from getting the reversal.
Rua content just to control the position here.
Ironsides throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rua. What's that going to do exactly?
Rua wants to control the pace but Ironsides is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironsides is working to get back to half guard.
Ironsides throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua content just to control the position here.
Ironsides is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Ironsides really wants to buck Rua off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Ironsides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ironsides tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Rua is looking to slow Ironsides down with leg kicks.
Rua throws a leg kick but Ironsides moved away.
Ironsides is looking to clinch.
Ironsides keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ironsides moves to clinch but Rua breaks away
and Rua counters with a nice body shot.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ironsides.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Ironsides ducks down to avoid it.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides tries to clinch up.
Ironsides wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Ironsides fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ironsides connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironsides throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ironsides scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua lands a body shot.
Rua avoids the head kick by Ironsides.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and Ironsides counters by moving into the clinch.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Rua is trying to stall.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Rua blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Rua tries to work over Ironsides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ironsides is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Ironsides won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua breaks from the clinch.
Ironsides fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
Ironsides tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ironsides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Jason Ironsides is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironsides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua lands a glancing blow to the side of Ironsides's head.
Rua connects with a body shot that sends Ironsides's belly button to the back.
Rua tries to bum rush Ironsides with a series of wild strikes but Ironsides uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ironsides blocks a jab.
Rua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ironsides rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rua.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ironsides.
Ironsides plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ironsides has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua lunges at Ironsides with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ironsides's hand.
Rua throws a body punch but Ironsides moves out of range.
Rua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands with a straight right. Ironsides didn't see that one coming.
Ironsides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironsides walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Ironsides down.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ironsides takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
Rua digs a good body shot into Ironsides's ribs.
Rua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ironsides tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua scores with a body shot.
Ironsides lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body punch from Rua.
Rua lands with a nice body punch.
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Ironsides takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ironsides on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ironsides at a distance.
Ironsides takes one on the button.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ironsides takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rua drives through with a takedown into Ironsides's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rua stands and throws Ironsides's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rua lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Rua 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ironsides.
Ironsides gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rua works Ironsides's body with a nice hook.
Rua lands with a nice body punch.
Rua swings for the body but Ironsides moves out of range.
Ironsides is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ironsides takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ironsides sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ironsides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua scores with a nice right hand.
Rua lands a right hook to the body.
Rua scores with a body shot.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Rua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rua lands with a shot to the body.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ironsides at a distance.
Rua stuns Ironsides with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rua scores with a push kick.
Rua lands a slapping body shot.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Ironsides takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rua lands a nice hook to Ironsides's body. Ironsides takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Rua lands with a shot to the body.
Rua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ironsides takes a step back to recover.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua scores with a three punch combo!
Rua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a slapping body shot.
Ironsides takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ironsides fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ironsides tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Ironsides needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Ironsides tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Ironsides throws a head kick that misses
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ironsides sprawls well. Ironsides wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Ironsides tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ironsides takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Ironsides fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renato Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ironsides in his tracks.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ironsides takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua keeps Ironsides at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Ironsides tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua looks for a takedown but Ironsides sprawls well.
Ironsides takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rua feints a jab promting Ironsides to slip. Rua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ironsides slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ironsides takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua tries to stall but Ironsides uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jason Ironsides has been cut.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ironsides was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ironsides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ironsides defends it nicely.
Jason Ironsides has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Ironsides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Rua.
Rua connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Rua!
Post fight, Renato Rua took to the microphone: 'Yo baby!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi has chosen Stonehenge by Spinal Tap as his entrance music. Antti Rannanjarvi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nongkeeswuit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rannanjarvi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rannanjarvi lands a high kick!
Nongkeeswuit dips to his left and cracks Rannanjarvi with an uppercut!
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a body kick but Rannanjarvi moved away.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick.
Rannanjarvi moves in looking to clinch but Nongkeeswuit pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rannanjarvi. Nongkeeswuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nongkeeswuit misses with the combination.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit tries to land a front kick but Rannanjarvi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nongkeeswuit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rannanjarvi counters with a left to the body.
Rannanjarvi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Rannanjarvi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rannanjarvi wants to land a leg kick but Nongkeeswuit is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rannanjarvi throws a body punch but Nongkeeswuit moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a head kick.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a series of strikes. Rannanjarvi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rannanjarvi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nongkeeswuit forces Rannanjarvi back against the cage and clinches.
Rannanjarvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nongkeeswuit's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nongkeeswuit tries to throw a body punch but Rannanjarvi avoids it by throwing Nongkeeswuit back against the cage.
Nongkeeswuit can't find room to land a body shot as Rannanjarvi controls the action.
Rannanjarvi misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rannanjarvi.
A short right from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi tries to land a knee to the head but Nongkeeswuit blocks with his arms.
Nongkeeswuit can't find room to land a body shot as Rannanjarvi controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi digs a right hand underneath Nongkeeswuit's ribcage. Nongkeeswuit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rannanjarvi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nongkeeswuit blocks a body shot from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body punch.
Rannanjarvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nongkeeswuit tries to work over Rannanjarvi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nongkeeswuit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nongkeeswuit prevents a body shot from Rannanjarvi.
Nongkeeswuit can't find room to land a body shot as Rannanjarvi controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rannanjarvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a single shot there.
Rannanjarvi misses with a head kick.
A combination from Nongkeeswuit does no damage.
Nongkeeswuit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rannanjarvi misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit swinging wildly here.
Nongkeeswuit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nongkeeswuit.
Rannanjarvi tries to score with a low kick but Nongkeeswuit moves his leg out of the way.
Rannanjarvi blocks a head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi takes a swing at Nongkeeswuit's ribcage but misses.
Rannanjarvi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rannanjarvi pushes Nongkeeswuit away with a front kick.
Nongkeeswuit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nongkeeswuit throws a sloppy head kick
and Rannanjarvi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rannanjarvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nongkeeswuit controls his hands.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to break the clinch but Rannanjarvi is controlling him.
Rannanjarvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nongkeeswuit breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nongkeeswuit scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rannanjarvi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nongkeeswuit throws a combination. Rannanjarvi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch up.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a nice body kick.
Nongkeeswuit walks into a straight right hand from Rannanjarvi.
Nongkeeswuit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Rannanjarvi.
Nongkeeswuit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rannanjarvi misses with a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rannanjarvi tries to land a front kick but Nongkeeswuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rannanjarvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nongkeeswuit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Rannanjarvi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rannanjarvi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antti Rannanjarvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Nongkeeswuit misses.
Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick that misses.
Rannanjarvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rannanjarvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nongkeeswuit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nongkeeswuit.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range as Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a combination but Rannanjarvi avoids it well.
Rannanjarvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rannanjarvi dodges the punch combination from Nongkeeswuit.
Rannanjarvi throws a jab when Nongkeeswuit was well out of range.
Nongkeeswuit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Rannanjarvi.
Nongkeeswuit throws a leg kick but Rannanjarvi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nongkeeswuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nongkeeswuit misses with the combination.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a solid leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Nongkeeswuit throws a push kick but Rannanjarvi slaps the foot to one side.
Rannanjarvi lands a slapping body shot.
Nongkeeswuit misses with the combination.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range as Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick.
Nongkeeswuit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nongkeeswuit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nongkeeswuit fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi throws a shot to the body.
Rannanjarvi lands a slapping body shot.
Rannanjarvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rannanjarvi - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nongkeeswuit misses.
Nongkeeswuit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rannanjarvi misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a combination but Rannanjarvi avoids it well.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nongkeeswuit looks for the body kick but Rannanjarvi saw that one coming.
A low kick from Rannanjarvi is predictable there
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a good low kick that Rannanjarvi was not able to check.
Nongkeeswuit thows a body kick. Rannanjarvi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rannanjarvi throws out the jab.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice looking body kick.
Nongkeeswuit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nongkeeswuit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rannanjarvi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rannanjarvi scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rannanjarvi. Beautiful body shot.
Nongkeeswuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nongkeeswuit takes a swing at Rannanjarvi's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rannanjarvi. Nongkeeswuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Nongkeeswuit misses.
Rannanjarvi is looking to clinch but Nongkeeswuit is avoiding it.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rannanjarvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch up but Nongkeeswuit circles away and keeps his distance.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rannanjarvi. That's going to slow Nongkeeswuit down.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a combination but Rannanjarvi avoids it well.
Nongkeeswuit throws a right and a left that Rannanjarvi avoids nicely.
Rannanjarvi scores with a jab to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick but Nongkeeswuit moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range of the body kick from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit misses with the body kick
and Rannanjarvi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nongkeeswuit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antti Rannanjarvi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nongkeeswuit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nongkeeswuit takes a step back to recover.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rannanjarvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body kick.
Nongkeeswuit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rannanjarvi punishes Nongkeeswuit's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nongkeeswuit throws a lazy head kick
and Rannanjarvi counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nongkeeswuit tries to land a front kick but Rannanjarvi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rannanjarvi scores with a leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rannanjarvi backs up against the cage.
Rannanjarvi clinches.
Rannanjarvi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rannanjarvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rannanjarvi pushes Nongkeeswuit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rannanjarvi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nongkeeswuit tries to break the clinch but Rannanjarvi is controlling the position.
Rannanjarvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nongkeeswuit controls his hands.
Rannanjarvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nongkeeswuit's elbow.
Rannanjarvi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rannanjarvi missing with knees to the body.
Rannanjarvi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nongkeeswuit avoids the damage to the body.
Nongkeeswuit wants to break free but Rannanjarvi has control.
Rannanjarvi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rannanjarvi keeps control of Nongkeeswuit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rannanjarvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rannanjarvi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nongkeeswuit.
Rannanjarvi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nongkeeswuit blocks a body shot from Rannanjarvi.
Antti Rannanjarvi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit blocking some punches.
Rannanjarvi with a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to force a seperation but Rannanjarvi has the dominant position.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body punch.
Rannanjarvi tries to throw a body punch but Nongkeeswuit avoids it by throwing Rannanjarvi back against the cage.
Rannanjarvi misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nongkeeswuit backwards.
A short right from Rannanjarvi on the inside.
Rannanjarvi prevents Nongkeeswuit from breaking the clinch.
Rannanjarvi has a couple of punches blocked by Nongkeeswuit.
Rannanjarvi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nongkeeswuit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rannanjarvi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rannanjarvi.
Nongkeeswuit wants to break free but Rannanjarvi has control.
Rannanjarvi has Nongkeeswuit pressed against the cage, preventing Nongkeeswuit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Antti Rannanjarvi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit lands a nice shot to the body.
Nongkeeswuit blocks an uppercut.
Rannanjarvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rannanjarvi tries a body shot but Nongkeeswuit blocks it.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to break the clinch but Rannanjarvi is controlling him.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to break the clinch but Rannanjarvi is controlling him.
Nongkeeswuit is looking to break free of the clinch but Rannanjarvi has double underhooks.
Rannanjarvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nongkeeswuit backwards.
Nongkeeswuit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nongkeeswuit managing to block the knees to the body from Rannanjarvi.
A frustrated look appears on Nongkeeswuit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rannanjarvi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to push Rannanjarvi away but Rannanjarvi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to break the clinch but Rannanjarvi has him pressed against the cage.
Rannanjarvi tries to work over Nongkeeswuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nongkeeswuit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rannanjarvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rannanjarvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rannanjarvi lands a shot to the body.
Nongkeeswuit is looking to break free of the clinch but Rannanjarvi has double underhooks.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nongkeeswuit is leaning against Rannanjarvi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nongkeeswuit has had enough of the clinch but Rannanjarvi keeps him there for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rannanjarvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nongkeeswuit struggles to land a body shot inside as Rannanjarvi controls his hands.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Rannanjarvi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rannanjarvi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Rannanjarvi!
A relieved looking Antti Rannanjarvi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knarles Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes into the arena with Open your eyes before you die! blaring out of the sound system. Grunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Knarles Grunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunt tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grunt needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Grunt connects with a looping right hand.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grunt's head.
Grunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne takes a swing at Grunt's ribcage but misses.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grunt gets the takedown into side control.
Wayne defending against the ground and pound.
Wayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grunt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wayne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne tries to buck Grunt off but Grunt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grunt swings around for an armbar but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grunt's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grunt keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Grunt has control of Wayne's left arm, preventing Wayne from doing any damage.
Wayne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grunt manages to get back to half guard.
Grunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control from half guard but Grunt is working away.
Grunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Grunt is not content to let Wayne control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zachariah Wayne.
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
Nice body kick there by Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grunt looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Grunt throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Grunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Grunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wayne's waist but Wayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grunt off to one side.
Wayne throws a head kick but Grunt moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Wayne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grunt drives through with a takedown into Wayne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne has his hands on Grunt's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but Grunt is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Zachariah Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
Grunt throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Zachariah Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Zachariah Wayne has been cut.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunt's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne 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 Grunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a leg kick.
Wayne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunt misses the target.
Wayne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Wayne 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.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a high kick!
Grunt scores with a punch to the head.
Wayne tries to score with a low kick but Grunt moves his leg out of the way.
Grunt checks a low kick from Wayne.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Grunt checks it.
Grunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wayne dips to his left and cracks Grunt with an uppercut!
Wayne checks a leg kick.
A big left from Grunt misses.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunt is just out of range.
Grunt slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunt misses the target.
Grunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wayne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grunt misses with an uppercut.
Wayne scores with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
Grunt tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grunt misses with the combination.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Grunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grunt shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Grunt with that takedown attempt.
Zachariah Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knarles Grunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunt misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Grunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Grunt throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Grunt walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grunt has time to react.
Grunt throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Grunt checks it
and Grunt counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Grunt's ribs.
Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne lands a front kick.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Wayne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Wayne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Grunt takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Grunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Grunt moved away.
Wayne lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Grunt throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Grunt throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Grunt looks to land a combination. Wayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Grunt with a poor takedown
and Wayne counters with a big head kick but Grunt shrugs it off.
Grunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Grunt checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt checks a leg kick.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Grunt avoids nicely.
Grunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wayne on his heels. He'll look to pass Wayne's guard now, I'm sure.
Grunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne seems keen to control Grunt's posture.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Zachariah Wayne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grunt slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
Grunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Grunt's knee but Grunt avoids it well.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Grunt blocks a leg kick.
Grunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunt.
Grunt throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Grunt misses with a body shot.
Grunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grunt checks a low kick from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a leg kick.
Grunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunt.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Grunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zachariah Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knarles Grunt.
Wayne gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wayne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Wayne pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grunt stalling in the clinch but Wayne improves position.
Grunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Grunt breaks the clinch.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knarles Grunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachariah Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wayne, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachariah Wayne!
Zachariah Wayne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Squeeze 1st-Jay-Z. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Halo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Halo blocks a head kick by Povetkin.
Halo motions for Povetkin to come forward. Halo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halo thuds a left hand into Povetkin's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Povetkin misses the target.
Povetkin looks for the body kick but Halo saw that one coming.
Povetkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Povetkin misses.
Povetkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Halo checks the leg kick.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Halo.
Povetkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Povetkin is out of range.
Povetkin throws a body kick that misses.
Povetkin avoids the head kick by Halo.
Halo lands a front kick.
Halo misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Povetkin's sensitive parts.
Povetkin slips under a jab.
Good work by Halo as he checks the leg kick.
Povetkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo checks the leg kick.
Halo checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Halo jabs Povetkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Povetkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povetkin scores with a leg kick.
Michael Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Halo - that will leave a mark!
Halo throws a head kick but Povetkin moves out of range.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Povetkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halo is out of range and Povetkin settles back down.
Povetkin slips a straight right by Halo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to slow Povetkin down with leg kicks.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and Povetkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Povetkin lands an overhand right.
Halo fakes the leg kick and cracks Povetkin in the body.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo tries a low kick but Povetkin avoids it.
Halo throws a good cross that connects.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Povetkin moved out of range nicely.
Halo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Povetkin wants to clinch but Halo slips to the side
and Halo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Povetkin thinking.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Halo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halo slips under a jab from Povetkin.
Povetkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target.
Povetkin misses with a leg kick.
Povetkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Povetkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo throws a leg kick but Povetkin checks it.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo moves away from the strike by Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a wild body kick that Halo sees coming a mile off.
Halo throws a push kick but Povetkin slaps the foot to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Povetkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halo - the referee stops the clock and Povetkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halo. Povetkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo avoids a kick to the body.
Halo digs a good body shot into Povetkin's ribs.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Povetkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Povetkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo swings for the body but Povetkin moves out of range.
Povetkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin checks a leg kick.
Halo thuds his shin into the meat of Povetkin's side.
Povetkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Povetkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Povetkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Halo lands a head shot.
Halo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good work by Povetkin as he checks the leg kick.
Povetkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halo throws a front kick aimed at Povetkin's knee but Povetkin avoids it well.
Jab from Halo.
Halo misses the body punch
and Povetkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Povetkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Povetkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Povetkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Povetkin at a distance.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Povetkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo blocks a head kick by Povetkin.
Halo lands a nice hook to Povetkin's body. Povetkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Povetkin throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo throws a head kick that Povetkin semi-blocks.
Povetkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Povetkin misses with a looping right.
Povetkin connects with a body shot.
Povetkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Povetkin's elbow.
Halo tries a body shot but Povetkin blocks it.
Halo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Povetkin's head.
Halo digs a right hand into Povetkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Povetkin's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Povetkin.
Halo gets through Povetkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Povetkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Povetkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Povetkin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Povetkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Povetkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Halo.
Povetkin lands a shot to the body.
Povetkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Povetkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Halo.
Povetkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Povetkin.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Halo throws a push kick but Povetkin slaps the foot to one side.
Povetkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Povetkin's shoulder, as Povetkin tries to avoid the shot.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Povetkin's shoulder, as Povetkin tries to avoid the shot.
Povetkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Povetkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Halo if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Povetkin lands with a cross.
Halo throws a nice looking combination but Povetkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Halo misses.
Halo jabs Povetkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Michael Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Povetkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Povetkin misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Povetkin moves out of range of the body kick from Halo.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Povetkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Halo wants to land a leg kick but Povetkin is out of range.
Povetkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Povetkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Halo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Halo blocks the leg kick.
Halo misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Povetkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povetkin cracks Halo with a good jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Povetkin checks a leg kick.
Povetkin throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Povetkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Povetkin.
Halo throws a front kick that sends Povetkin stumbling back into the cage.
Povetkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Povetkin looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Halo throws a push kick but Povetkin slaps the foot to one side.
Povetkin slips a jab from Halo.
Halo misses with a wild combination.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Povetkin motions for Halo to come forward. Povetkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halo thows a body shot but no joy.
Halo with a jab.
Halo throws a leg kick but Povetkin moved away.
Halo lands with a hook. Povetkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halo throws a hook but Povetkin avoids it easily.
Halo misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a low kick but Povetkin moves out of range easily.
Povetkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halo connects with the punch.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Povetkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halo throws a leg kick but Povetkin checks it.
Povetkin with a hook.
Povetkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Povetkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Povetkin lands a head kick!
Halo is rocked!
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Povetkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Povetkin finish him?
Povetkin blocks a jab.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
Halo lunges at Povetkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Povetkin's hand.
That kick from Halo tenderised Povetkin's leg. Povetkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Halo.
Povetkin blocks a jab.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Povetkin moves away.
Halo thows a body shot but no joy.
Halo tries to land a leg kick but Povetkin saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander Povetkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Povetkin throws a head kick that misses.
Povetkin looks to land a body kick but Halo moved away.
Halo drops his hands momentarily and Povetkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Povetkin swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Povetkin misses its intended target.
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Povetkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Povetkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo misses with the body kick
and Povetkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily.
Povetkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Povetkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Povetkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Michael Halo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Povetkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Povetkins head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Halo.
Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo lands a really nice looking cross but Povetkin seems unphased.
Povetkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Halo scores with a kick to the body.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo throws a head kick but Povetkin moves out of range.
Povetkin misses with a two punch combination.
Halo is looking to slow Povetkin down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Halo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Halo made sure he mentioned Firebird Designs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Ceasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceasar clinches up with Ondoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Ceasar has a couple of punches blocked by Ondoy.
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceasar's elbow.
Ceasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ondoy on the inside.
Ceasar misses with a body punch.
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceasar's elbow.
Ceasar misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ondoy.
Ceasar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ondoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ondoy.
Ondoy tries to throw a body punch but Ceasar avoids it by throwing Ondoy back against the cage.
Ceasar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ondoy's elbow.
Ceasar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ceasar blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
Ceasar throws a head punch that misses.
Ondoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ceasar blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
Ondoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ondoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Ceasar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ceasar.
Ceasar has a couple of punches blocked by Ondoy.
Ceasar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ondoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ceasar fails to land.
Ceasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Ceasar.
Ondoy tries to work over Ceasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ondoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ondoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ceasar is breathing heavily.
Ondoy can't find room to land a body shot as Ceasar controls the action.
Ondoy lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceasar's elbow.
Ceasar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ceasar cracks Ondoy with a nice body shot.
Ondoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ondoy can't find room to land a body shot as Ceasar controls the action.
Ondoy blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ondoy.
A right handed body shot lands from Ondoy.
A short body shot lands from Ondoy as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ondoy.
A right handed body shot lands from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ceasar backwards.
Ondoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Ceasar.
A right hook to the body lands for Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a right hand.
Ondoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ondoy.
Ondoy misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ondoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ondoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ondoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ceasar.
Ondoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ondoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ondoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ondoy tries to throw a body punch but Ceasar avoids it by throwing Ondoy back against the cage.
Ondoy lands an uppercut.
Ondoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ondoy - that landed with a thud.
Ceasar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ondoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Ondoy.
Ceasar is rocked!
Ondoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ceasar.
Oh Ceasar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ondoy dips a shoulder and cracks Ceasar with a mighty uppercut! Ceasar falls back against the cage and Ondoy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ceasar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ondoy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepeng Ondoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Pepeng Ondoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Your Head. Bill Hicks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
Hicks tries to clinch but David is having none of it.
Hicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hicks staying out of range there.
David connects with a crisp jab.
David displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hicks.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David misses with a straight left.
David instigates a clinch.
Hicks is trying to stall.
David works on Hicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
David forces Hicks back against the cage and clinches.
David tries for a takedown but Hicks manages to get underhooks.
Hicks is working for takedown but David is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hicks is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hicks has his back to the cage.
Hicks presses David against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
David is trying to break free.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Hicks tries to tie him up.
David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Hicks rushes David and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks tries to stall but David uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but David avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David can't get the takedown.
David drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
David controlling Hicks's posture.
Hicks postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
Hicks 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.
David looking to control but Hicks passes into half guard.
Hicks wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David makes his way to full guard. A much better position for David.
Hicks wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Hicks works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but David is retaining full guard.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
David has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
David looking to control.
Hicks works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hicks controlling the position.
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 Bill Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hicks thows a body shot but no joy.
David takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David has closed the distance and engaged Hicks in a clinch.
Hicks is trying to trip David. He has hold of a leg but David is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hicks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hicks is pushing down on David's leg trying to pass to half guard. David is fighting to maintain full guard but Hicks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hicks wants to take a breather but David is having none of it.
David tries to roll over but Hicks keeps him under control.
Hicks tries to pass the half guard into mount. David knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hicks wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
David is not content to let Hicks control the position.
David is pressing down on Hicks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Hicks forces his way into half guard.
David controlling the position for now.
David trying to control but Hicks postures up.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.
David wants to improve his position but Hicks is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David makes his way to full guard. A much better position for David.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Bill Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks pushing down on David's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hicks is just content to waste time from the top position. David takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks won't allow David to sweep him here.
David looking to control.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
David working a defensive guard here.
David keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
David staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
David rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from David - that landed with a thud.
David is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
David misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt David or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks misses with a body punch.
David scores with a shot to the side of Hicks's head.
David wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks stalling in the clinch but David improves position.
A right hand to the body from Hicks.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks 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!
Hicks closes the distance but David moves to the side
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David lands a jab-cross combination.
Melekh David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks swings for the body but David moves out of range.
A combination from David does no damage.
Hicks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hicks 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.
Hicks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Bill Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks lands with an uppercut that bounces David off the cage and back into range.
Melekh David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
Hicks thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
David pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks tries a body shot but David blocks it.
Hicks tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by David.
Hicks lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
David lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Melekh David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hicks effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from David.
Hicks pushes David back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks wants to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David gets caught napping as Hicks dives in and scores a takedown. David manages to retain guard.
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hicks wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Melekh David hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
David throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Hicks tries to clinch but David moves away
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hicks is defended easily by David.
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hicks is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
David has closed the distance and engaged Hicks in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but David pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from David.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Hicks seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
David lands the left hand.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks tries for a takedown but David sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hicks lands with a straight right. David didn't see that one coming.
Bill Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melekh David.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Hicks!
A very excited looking Bill Hicks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Salmon has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Trent Pope is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleon Salmon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salmon momentarily.
It looks like Cleon Salmon has been cut.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salmon misses with a head kick.
A jab from Salmon misses.
Salmon throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salmon throws a leg kick that misses.
Salmon tries to land a body kick
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salmon just misses with a punch to the body.
Salmon digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Jab by Salmon.
Salmon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salmon walks into a left hand.
Salmon drives through and clinches with Pope against the cage.
Salmon takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salmon.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Salmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmon avoids the damage to the body.
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmon avoids the damage to the body.
Salmon is trying to maintain a safe position but Pope gets an underhook and turns Salmon into the cage.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pope digs a right hand into Salmon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salmon's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
Salmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Salmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salmon looks gassed!
Pope utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pope landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pope is working Salmon over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Pope.
Pope scores with a hook to the body.
Pope lands an elbow just above Salmon 's eye.
That has opened up Cleon Salmon's cut even more.
Pope lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pope.
Salmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope lands an elbow inside.
Pope lands a nice elbow.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salmons head.
Pope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pope feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salmon's calf.
Pope connects with a body shot.
Salmon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The cut above Cleon Salmon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pope scores with a spinning back kick!
Salmon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salmon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope moves into the clinch.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salmon backwards.
Salmon takes an elbow to the temple.
Pope pushes Salmon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pope connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salmon's face.
Pope trying to control the position but instead, Salmon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pope into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cleon Salmon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Pope.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Salmon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trent Pope!
An out of breath Trent Pope 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 Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Seger- Turn the Page. Clem is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Symphony X- . Jake Orange could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Clem's chin.
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Clem!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clem misses with a looping left.
Clem on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orange 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.
Orange wants to clinch.
Clem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clem avoids a kick to the body.
Clem misses with a lunging right hand
and Orange makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Clem.
Orange takes one to the chin there.
Nice takedown defense from Clem. No joy for Orange on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Orange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orange throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orange.
Clem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orange momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Orange.
Nice defenses there by Orange.
Clem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orange. That did some damage!
Clem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orange finds it's way round the side to connect with Clem's head.
Orange throws a series of punches but Clem moves out of range.
Orange looks for the body kick but Clem saw that one coming.
Clem lands a nice shot to the body.
Orange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orange. That did some damage!
Orange fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clem on the side of 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!
Clem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orange has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orange looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orange with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clem to score with a decent uppercut.
Orange 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.
A big left from Orange misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Clem misses the target.
Clem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange connects with a solid leg kick.
Orange lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clem takes a step back to recover.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orange is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orange blocks a leg kick.
Clem dips to his left and cracks Orange with an uppercut!
Orange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clem.
Orange gets a clinch.
Orange swings wildly with an uppercut but Clem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orange struggles to land a body shot inside as Clem controls his hands.
Orange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orange counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jake Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clem throws a leg kick but Orange sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orange fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clem misses with a leg kick
and Orange cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange tries a head kick but it misses.
Clem moves out of range as Orange strikes.
Orange scores with a decent looking hook.
Clem misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clem.
Some bone on bone action there as Orange checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clem.
Orange tests Clem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orange misses the jab.
Clem misses with a hook
and Orange counters with a stiff right hand.
Clem throws a sloppy head kick and Orange moves out of range easily.
Clem throws a low kick but Orange avoids it.
Orange misses with a hook. Clem ducked under it nicely.
Orange tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clem moves out of range as Orange strikes.
Orange wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clem blocks a head kick by Orange.
That kick from Clem tenderised Orange's leg. Orange is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orange throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orange.
Orange takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orange scores with a hook.
Clem motions for Orange to come forward. Clem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clem duly obliges.
Orange is looking to clinch but Clem is avoiding it.
Orange jabs Clem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 Jake Orange will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clem was well out of range. Poor timing from Orange.
Clem lands a nice looking body shot.
Orange looks to land a body kick but Clem moved away.
A big right from Clem misses.
Jake Orange is winning the standup battle so far.
Clem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orange to the ground. Clem is now in Orange's guard.
Clem trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
Clem throws a big elbow that misses.
Orange looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clem is looking to take a break and control but Orange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orange can't do much from the bottom here.
Orange parries the strikes from Clem easily there. Clem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orange to escape.
Orange tries to buck Clem off but Clem is having none of it.
Clem trying to control the action but Orange is working from the bottom.
Clem looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orange is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orange regains half guard, as Clem was trying to land strikes.
Clem is looking to take a break and control but Orange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Clem there.
Clem prevents Orange from improving his position.
Clem throwing shots but Orange is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clem controlling the action here.
Clem is keen to just control but Orange is a slippery customer.
Orange wants to control but Clem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orange is staying active underneath Clem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bubba Clem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Clem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orange throws a chopping leg kick but Clem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orange throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orange has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clem feints and then cracks Orange's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orange down.
Orange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clem jabs Orange to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orange connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clem scrambles back to his feet.
Clem throws a solid leg kick but Orange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orange. Clem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orange throws a jab but it's blocked by Clem.
Clem needs to keep his hands up - Orange had a free shot at his head there.
Clem defending well as Orange loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Orange misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clem.
Clem throws a body punch but Orange moves out of range.
Orange thuds his right hand into Clem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clem misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clem, right into the meat.
Orange slips a jab from Clem.
Clem lands with a good body shot.
Orange connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Clem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Orange cracks Clem with an open hand slap.
Orange takes a swing at Clem's ribcage but misses.
Clem loads up on a big right hand but Orange slips the punch.
Orange misses with a straight right.
Clem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orange lands with an uppercut that bounces Clem off the cage and back into range.
Clem is rocked!
Orange connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clem is still on wobbly legs! Can Orange finish him?
Orange gets a clinch.
Orange lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orange has a couple of punches blocked by Clem.
Orange throws a big uppercut that drops Clem! More strikes from Orange and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clem lies dazed against the cage as Orange celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Orange!
Jake Orange managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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