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OFC 156: Ivanov vs Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rassberry Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead Or Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rassberry Juice!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a wild combination.
White misses with a double jab
and Juice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juice slips a jab and a cross from White.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juice.
Juice misses with a low kick.
White has a takedown stuffed.
White misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a right hand that Juice ducks under and follows up with a left that Juice also avoids with ease.
Juice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juice counters with a good, hard body kick but White shrugs it off.
Juice throws an off balance right hand
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White throws a nice looking combination but Juice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juice slips a jab and a cross from White.
White blocks a jab.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice scores with a leg kick.
Juice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Juice.
White moves away from the strike by Juice.
White throws a right hand that Juice ducks under and follows up with a left that Juice also avoids with ease.
Juice swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a right hand that Juice ducks under and follows up with a left that Juice also avoids with ease.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juice.
Juice throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. White catches Juice right on the button with a cross.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White throws a right hand that Juice ducks under and follows up with a left that Juice also avoids with ease.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juice.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juice counters with a nice leg kick.
White lands with a hook. Juice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White lands with a nice combination. Juice backs away looking to recover.
White lands an overhand right.
White misses with the combination.
White misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White throws a series of strikes that have Juice backpedaling.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juice counters with a straight right hand.
Juice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a double jab
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juice throws a leg kick
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juice throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Rassberry Juice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White throws a combination that misses
and Juice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Nice body punch from White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juice moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Juice lands an overhand right.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Juice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws a combination that misses
and Juice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White lands a nice hook to Juice's body. Juice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Some wild striking there from White.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juice counters with a nice leg kick.
White works the jab nicely.
Juice blocks a jab.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Juice slips a jab and a cross from White.
Juice slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White throws a right and a left that Juice avoids nicely.
Walter White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juice at a distance.
Walter White is winning the standup battle so far.
White blocks a jab.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juice dodges the punch combination from White.
Juice slips a jab and a cross from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Juice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Juice counter with a right hand.
Juice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Juice slips a jab and a cross from White.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juice moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White looks to land a left hand but Juice moved out of range nicely.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juice slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juice to score with a decent uppercut.
Juice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juice misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juice is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
White prevents Juice from improving his position.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juice looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and White pushes past his half guard into mount!
Juice is trying to escape the mount.
Juice is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice is bucking up trying to escape but White cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White breaks from Juice's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Juice is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
Juice tries to hold on but White postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juice is in all sorts of trouble here.
White with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Juice is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
Juice bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Juice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
Walter White really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Chegod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Chegod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Chegod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chegod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chegod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chegod misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chegod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
A big left from Chegod misses.
Morgan takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morgan has Chegod pressed against the cage, preventing Chegod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan lands a nice uppercut.
Morgan lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chegod up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chegod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dmitry Chegod has been cut.
Morgan tests Chegod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Morgan.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Chegod backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chegods head.
Morgan stalling in the clinch.
Morgan lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
Morgan presses Chegod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chegod up against the cage.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Chegod looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chegod has time to react.
A jab-cross combination lands for Morgan and sends Chegod crashing to the mat! Morgan follows him down to the mat - Chegod regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Chegod is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morgan connects with a nice short shot to Chegod's temple.
Oh Chegod is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chegod seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chegod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chegod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Chegod is breathing heavily.
Morgan lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgan slips a nice elbow through Chegod's hands, connecting with Chegod's forehead.
Morgan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chegod to regain full guard.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Chegod keeps moving.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Morgan trying to control but Chegod is working from the bottom.
Chegod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan chips away with some ground and pound.
Morgan trying to control but Chegod is working from the bottom.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Chegod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chegod stops Morgan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Chegod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chegod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Chegod has wrist control.
Chegod has his feet on Morgan's thighs here. He's pushed Morgan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Morgan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Chegod!
Dmitry Chegod took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves stands up from Anderson's guard - Alves perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Alves misses.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves scores with a body shot.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Nate Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Alves works the jab nicely.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Alves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nate Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Alves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alves cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson misses with a combination
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Alves.
Alves scores with a nice head shot.
Alves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a double jab
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Alves.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Davi Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Alves settles back down.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alves lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a straight right.
Alves dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alves throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Alves jabs at Anderson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Alves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alves fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davi Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves 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.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nate Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anderson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alves connects with a single shot there.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Alves.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alves cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Alves connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Alves is controlling him well.
Davi Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
Nate Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Anderson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alves wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
Our winner, Davi Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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280 lbs
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22
265 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Juarez wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment.
Christ is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Juarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Christ is looking to defend but Juarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Christ! Juarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Christ taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnson Juarez!
Johnson Juarez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
142 lbs
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156 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dong Ming Pak!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak slips under a jab.
Pak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belanger's guard.
Belanger has his foot on Pak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pak works his way back into a safe position though.
Belanger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pak defends it easily.
Pak advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belanger is looking to reverse the position.
Pak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belanger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belanger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belanger prevents Pak from improving position.
Belanger tries to buck Pak off but Pak is having none of it.
Belanger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Belanger is looking for a sweep. Pak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belanger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pak.
Belanger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belanger trying to control but Pak postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pak is trying to control the action in half guard but Belanger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belanger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pak wants to control from the top but Belanger keeps moving.
Pak wants to pass the guard but Belanger is keeping the position.
Pak trying to control the position from guard on top but Belanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pak passes Belanger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Belanger gets back to full guard.
Pak passes Belanger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pak wants to work for an arm triangle but Belanger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pak looking to pass the guard.
Belanger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pak stands and throws Belanger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pak is trying to get an arm triangle but Belanger is defending well.
Belanger is looking for a sweep.
Pak working the ground and pound but Belanger is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak is trying to get an arm triangle but Belanger is defending well.
Pak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belanger sneaks back into half guard.
Pak moves nicely into side control.
Pak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belanger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belanger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pak connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger tries to bench press Pak off him but Pak keeps the position.
Belanger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Ming Pak dominated that round.
That's time! Belanger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab from Belanger.
Belanger throws a shot from downtown. Pak moves away and avoids it.
Pak moves out of range as Belanger strikes.
Belanger moves away from the strike by Pak.
Dong Ming Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belanger throws a hook but Pak avoids it easily.
Pak misses with an uppercut. Belanger saw that one coming.
Belanger lands with a nice body punch.
Belanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pak.
Pak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belanger avoids the body shot from Pak.
Belanger misses with a body shot.
Pak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belanger on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak lands a jab-cross combination.
Pak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belanger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Belanger uses it to pass to side control.
Belanger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belanger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pak, who protects the arm well.
Belanger is looking to take a break and control but Pak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belanger's best efforts.
Pak tries to roll over but Belanger keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pak sees it coming and defends easily.
Pak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belanger wants to control from the top but Pak keeps moving.
Belanger stands and throws Pak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pak is defending against the submission attempts here by Belanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak trying to hold on to Belanger's head to control him but Belanger postures up.
Pak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belanger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pak keeping moving, preventing Belanger from controlling successfully.
Pak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belanger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belanger advances position into side control!
Belanger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belanger is trying to get an arm triangle but Pak is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pak tries to buck Belanger off but Belanger is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dong Ming Pak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pak throws a right and a left that Belanger avoids nicely.
Pak throws a jab when Belanger was well out of range.
Pak swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Pak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pak stuffs the takedown attempt from Belanger. Belanger gets slowly back to his feet.
Belanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pak is just out of range.
Pak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Pak.
Pak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belanger counters with a straight right hand.
Pak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belanger staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
Pak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pak tries to free his leg and advance position but Belanger is retaining full guard.
Belanger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belanger is really struggling to control Pak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pak slips nicely into half guard.
Belanger wants to improve his position but Pak is controlling well.
Pak in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Belanger tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dong Ming Pak!
After winning the bout, Dong Ming Pak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Alfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorhead comes to the cage accompanied by I`m Too Sexy . Alfa has chosen Jiu Jitsu - Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. The key to victory for Craven Moorhead has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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24
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Moorhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alf Alfa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfa has his takedown stuffed
and Moorhead counters with a straight right hand.
Alfa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moorhead's guard.
Moorhead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alfa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moorhead working for a triangle but Alfa defends it easily.
Alfa tries to free his leg and advance position but Moorhead is retaining full guard.
Alfa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moorhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moorhead controls Alfa momentarily but Alfa frees himself.
Alfa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moorhead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alfa defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorhead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alfa trying to control but Moorhead is working from the bottom.
Moorhead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alfa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alfa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moorhead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alfa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moorhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alfa wants to pass to mount but Moorhead is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moorhead actively working from the bottom here.
Alfa working Moorhead over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfa is looking for a kimura here.
Alfa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alfa is trying to work for a kimura but Moorhead is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorhead looking for submissions off his back.
Moorhead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moorhead actively working from the bottom here.
Alfa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moorhead defends it well.
Moorhead looking for submissions off his back.
Alfa stalling.
Alfa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorhead wants to control but Alfa is keeping busy.
Alfa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moorhead defending well though.
Moorhead actively working from the bottom here.
Moorhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moorhead gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alfa with a nice head shot there.
Moorhead keeping moving, preventing Alfa from controlling successfully.
Moorhead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alf Alfa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moorhead misses the jab.
Alfa shoots in but no luck this time.
Alfa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moorhead.
Moorhead dips to his left and cracks Alfa with an uppercut!
Alfa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moorhead tries to hold on but Alfa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorhead is trying to reverse the position but instead Alfa has taken his back - oops!
Moorhead fending off the submission attempt from Alfa.
Alfa controlling well, preventing Moorhead from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorhead manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alfa's guard. Nice work there by Moorhead.
Alfa pulls Moorhead in close to prevent any damage.
Alfa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moorhead!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moorhead can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alfa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alfa lands a big shot there that rocks Moorhead but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moorhead can't escape the position.
Alfa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moorhead defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alfa.
Alfa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moorhead has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moorhead!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moorhead is one step ahead there.
Alfa is looking for a triangle but Moorhead pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorhead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moorhead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moorhead trying to control but Alfa is working from the bottom.
Alfa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorhead defends it easily.
Moorhead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moorhead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alfa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moorhead has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfa manages to get back to half guard.
Moorhead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alfa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alfa.
Moorhead has gone for a leg lock! Alfa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moorhead's guard.
Moorhead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alfa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alfa landing some decent shots from guard.
Moorhead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfa with a nice head shot there.
Alfa throwing strikes from guard but Moorhead blocks nicely.
Alfa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moorhead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alfa has managed to get both his arms back between Moorhead's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alfa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alfa stopping the sweep attempt from Moorhead.
Alfa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moorhead's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alfa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alf Alfa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moorhead is looking for a sweep. Alfa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alf Alfa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moorhead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alfa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moorhead moves away.
Moorhead throws a jab when Alfa was well out of range.
Alfa ducks under a wild hook from Moorhead.
Moorhead blocks a head kick by Alfa.
Moorhead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alfa.
Moorhead throws a big shot that misses.
Alfa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Moorhead misses the target.
Alfa clinches up with Moorhead and pushes him back against the cage.
Moorhead wants the takedown. Alfa is fighting it off but Moorhead persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alfa's guard against the cage.
Moorhead trying to control but Alfa is working from the bottom.
Alfa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfa looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfa, not yet.
Alfa keeping moving, preventing Moorhead from controlling successfully.
Alfa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moorhead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moorhead wants to control from the top but Alfa keeps moving.
Moorhead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alfa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alfa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alfa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alfa keeping moving, preventing Moorhead from controlling successfully.
Alfa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorhead trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moorhead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alfa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alfa looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfa, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moorhead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moorhead trying to control but Alfa is working from the bottom.
Alfa working for submissions but it's allowed Moorhead to get to half guard.
Alfa is looking for a sweep. Moorhead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorhead is working for a submission of some sort.
Moorhead prevents Alfa from improving his position.
Moorhead is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alfa sees it coming and defends easily.
Alfa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moorhead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moorhead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alfa is just riding it out for now. Moorhead eventually gives up the hold.
Alfa looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alfa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alfa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moorhead!
Moorhead tries to hold on but Alfa pushes him away.
Alfa tries to control but Moorhead wriggling away.
Moorhead tries to lock up and control but Alfa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Craven Moorhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moorhead can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moorhead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alf Alfa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alfa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alf Alfa.
I've got Alfa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alf Alfa!
During a confident post fight interview, Alf Alfa 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair has chosen Bullet by Creed as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Blair!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blair looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Gibson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blair pinned against the cage. Blair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blair napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blair is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
It looks like Hank Blair has been cut.
Gibson controls the position.
Gibson looking to control but instead Blair has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gibson winds up and cracks Blair with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blair tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blair defending well though.
Gibson trying to control the action but Blair is working from the bottom.
Blair tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gibson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson is trying to control. Blair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gibson is pressing down on Blair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blair is holding on for now.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Blair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Gibson just wasn't active enough.
Blair stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson throws a combination. Blair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hank Blair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Blair. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blair avoids it really well and circles away.
Gibson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Blair.
It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Gibson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blair defends it nicely.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gibson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gibson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blair turns into him and now he's in Gibson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibson pulls Blair in close to prevent any damage.
Gibson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blair is one step ahead there.
Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blair is aware though and is defending well.
Gibson is looking for a triangle but Blair pushes his legs off easily.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair is sitting in close to Gibson's body. Gibson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Blair is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Blair is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gibson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Gibson!
Scott Gibson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darin Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darin Blood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blood punishes Ivanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Blood avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivanov takes one to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Blood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blood throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanov's shoulder, as Ivanov tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Ivanov.
Blood throws a solid leg kick but Ivanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blood.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Blood ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanov.
Blood takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov pulls guard effortlessly.
Blood being controlled here momentarily.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
Blood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanov.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Blood keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blood pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Blood prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Blood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Blood holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Blood's hands, connecting with Blood's forehead.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov prevents Blood from improving his position.
Blood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blood looking to control.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanov content to stall in guard here.
Blood wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darin Blood wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Blood tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Blood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Aleksey Ivanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blood misses with a hook.
Blood wants to slow Ivanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Blood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blood throws a low kick, looking for Ivanov's leg but Ivanov calmly moves out of range.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Blood misses with a low kick.
Ivanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
A lazy body kick from Blood
and Ivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Blood didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Darin Blood hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ivanov blocks a jab.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
A big left from Blood misses.
Ivanov misses with a looping right.
Ivanov is looking to wear down Blood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
Ivanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darin Blood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov tests Blood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Blood finds it's target.
Ivanov throws a sloppy head kick and Blood moves out of range easily.
Blood moves forwards but Ivanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov checks a low kick from Blood.
Blood punishes Ivanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Blood. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blood blocks a head kick by Ivanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darin Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blood 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.
Ivanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darin Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov moves out of range of the body kick from Blood.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Blood with a jab.
A head kick by Blood misses
and Ivanov counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Blood moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blood to the mat! Blood manages to get full guard.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
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!
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Blood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksey Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blood thows a body shot but no joy.
Blood misses with a low kick as Ivanov jumps back.
Blood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blood throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Ivanov blocks the low kick.
Ivanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Blood counters with an outside leg kick.
Blood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blood misses with a kick to the body.
Blood is looking to chop away at Ivanov's legs.
Ivanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blood can pounce on him.
Blood looks for the body kick but Ivanov saw that one coming.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Blood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blood.
The crowd cheers as Blood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivanov doesn't seem phased though.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is pressing down on Blood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blood is holding on for now.
Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Blood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blood is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Blood trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov prevents Blood from standing back up.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blood's head.
Ivanov wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Ivanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Blood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanov working Blood over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood landing a few short strikes.
Blood moves into full guard.
Ivanov postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aleksey Ivanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ivanov takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Ivanov digs a good hook to Blood's body.
Blood throws a low kick, looking for Ivanov's leg but Ivanov calmly moves out of range.
Blood throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Blood misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blood slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
Blood crunches a lovely knee into Ivanov's ribcage.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Blood.
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ivanov.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Blood won't allow it.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Blood has him pressed against the cage.
Blood working Ivanov over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blood lands a body punch.
Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Blood.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood.
Blood pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
Ivanov pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Blood has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blood landing a few strikes.
Blood working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood advances to mount.
Ivanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blood controlling the position easily from mount.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Blood has a good base and remains in mount.
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanov tries to lock up and control but Blood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aleksey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Blood content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darin Blood dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blood throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Jab from Blood.
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
Blood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood works the jab nicely.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Blood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Ivanov jabs at Blood's body.
Good work by Ivanov as he checks the leg kick.
Blood takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Blood is looking to chop away at Ivanov's legs.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
A slow jab from Blood misses its intended target.
Blood misses with an uppercut.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Darin Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Blood.
Blood throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ivanov checks it well.
Blood 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Blood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood throws a leg kick but Ivanov moved away.
Blood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blood throws a wild body kick that Ivanov sees coming a mile off.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Blood throws out a loose jab but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood throws a solid leg kick but Ivanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blood.
Blood tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ivanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blood throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily.
Blood tries to clinch up
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov gets the takedown into side control.
Ivanov with the ground and pound but Blood regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Aleksey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to control. Blood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood gets full guard.
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!
Blood trying to control the position.
Ivanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blood is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blood is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov stands and throws Blood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darin Blood.
I think Ivanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darin Blood!
Darin Blood is the new welterweight champion!
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