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AD73: Killer Hook PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet by Creed. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Blair ducks down to avoid it.
Blair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Blair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blair misses with a hook. Frazier ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Blair.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Blair.
No joy there for Blair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blair misses with a hook. Frazier ducked under it nicely.
Blair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blair throws a hook but Frazier avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier moves out of range as Blair strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Blair. Those never looked like landing.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Blair.
Frazier is looking to clinch.
Blair falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Frazier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Blair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blair goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Blair misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blair, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blair.
Blair throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Blair misses its intended target.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blair.
Frazier lands with a hook. Blair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Hank Blair has been cut.
Blair throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blair. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frazier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blair dodges the punch combination from Frazier.
Blair lands with a right hand.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Blair.
A telegraphed right hand from Blair misses the target.
Blair fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frazier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frazier tries to clinch up.
Blair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier moves into range and clinches up with Blair.
Blair tries to circle away but Frazier has him pinned against the cage.
Frazier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike.
Blair manages to break the clinch.
Blair on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blair thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blair throws a leg kick
and Blair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Hank Blair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Blair's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frazier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good shot there by Blair.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blair 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 right from Blair misses.
Frazier drops his hands momentarily and Blair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Blair misses with a looping left.
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frazier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Blair.
Frazier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blair misses with a looping left.
Blair misses with a right hand
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Blair. Those never looked like landing.
Blair throws a right hand that misses
and Frazier moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Frazier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blair backwards.
Blair wants to break free but Frazier has control.
Frazier has a couple of punches blocked by Blair.
Blair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frazier as Blair tries to tie him up.
Blair looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blair trying to stall but Frazier improves his position.
Frazier lands a hook that snaps the head of Blair backwards.
Blair misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Frazier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier can't find room to land a body shot as Blair controls the action.
Blair can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frazier lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frazier.
Hank Blair's cut is getting worse.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Blair avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blair's elbow.
Frazier lands with a short shot to the head.
Frazier tries a body shot but Blair blocks it.
Frazier working aggressively here.
Frazier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blair backwards.
Frazier working aggressively here.
Frazier scores with a shot to the side of Blair's head.
A short body shot lands from Frazier as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frazier.
Frazier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frazier lands a nice uppercut.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier tries to work over Blair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blair lands a left hand.
Frazier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Frazier.
Frazier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blair looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Frazier fails to land.
Blair wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Blair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Blair's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Frazier avoids the body shot from Blair.
Blair throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier slips a jab from Blair.
Blair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blair throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frazier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blair misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blair throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hank Blair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blair misses with a double jab.
Hank Blair is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier slips under a jab from Blair.
Blair connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frazier avoids the body shot from Blair.
Frazier moves out of range as Blair strikes.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Blair closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frazier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blair, pushing him back against the cage.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blair stalls.
Frazier prevents Blair from breaking the clinch.
Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Blair.
Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frazier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blair's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Blair.
Frazier tries a body shot but Blair blocks it.
Blair prevents a body shot from Frazier.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frazier.
Blair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frazier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blair working hard to break the clinch.
Frazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Blair.
Blair breaks from the clinch.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Blair.
A big left from Blair misses.
Frazier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair misses with a right hand
and Frazier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frazier.
Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blair is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Frazier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blair working hard to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Frazier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frazier prevents Blair from breaking the clinch.
Blair wants to break free but Frazier has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Frazier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Frazier.
Frazier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blair backwards.
Hank Blair's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Frazier lands a left hand.
Frazier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blair blocks a body shot from Frazier.
Blair misses with some punches.
Frazier tries to work over Blair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blair swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frazier 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Frazier!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug has chosen Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Hades Hug will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hug fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilson in the body.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Hug jumps back.
Hug scores with a kick to the body.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Hug lands a jab to the head.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Hug jabs Wilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hug digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hug connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilson's hands.
Hug slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Hug thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hug connects with a solid leg kick.
Hug lands a left and a right that send Wilson crashing to the mat, dazed. Hug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wilson is rocked!
Hug jabs Wilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hug moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hug tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hug to the ground. Hug escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hug lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Hug stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!
Slade Wilson's cut is getting worse.
Hug fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug throws an overhand right that drops Wilson like a sack of potatoes! Hug dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hades Hug!
Hades Hug tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sarge Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Obsut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sarge Dela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Obsut!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsut scores with a hook to the body. Dela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obsut slips a jab and a cross from Dela.
Dela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obsut.
Sarge Dela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Dela. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dela.
Obsut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obsut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dela thuds his right hand into Obsut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obsut moves out of range as Dela strikes.
Dela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obsut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dela.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obsut.
Dela slaps away a takedown attempt from Obsut, before circling back to the center 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!
A punch lands to the side of Dela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obsut staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Obsut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dela throws a jab when Obsut was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela misses with a right hand
and Obsut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obsut. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Dela.
Obsut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obsut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela was well out of range. Poor timing from Obsut.
Dela's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dela duly obliges.
Obsut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dela.
Obsut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Dela misses.
Dela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obsut.
Obsut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dela.
Dela throws a shot from downtown. Obsut moves away and avoids it.
Obsut swinging wildly here.
Jab from Dela.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obsut misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela scores with a hook.
Obsut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dela!
Dela blocks a jab.
Dela cracks Obsut with an open hand slap.
Dela throws a lazy right hand but Obsut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dela moves out of range of the strikes.
Obsut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dela throws out a loose jab but Obsut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obsut takes one to the side of the head.
Dela lands with a shot to the body.
Dela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obsut tries to avoid it but Dela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obsut to the ground. Obsut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Dela misses its intended target.
Dela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Obsut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obsut swings widly with a right hand
and Dela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obsut misses with a wild body shot.
Obsut throws a body punch but Dela moves out of range.
Obsut throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dela thows a body shot but no joy.
Dela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obsut slips under a jab from Dela.
Dela misses with a hook. Obsut ducked under it nicely.
Obsut wants to land a leg kick but Dela is out of range.
Dela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obsut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Obsut.
Dela staying out of range there.
Dela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obsut.
Dela moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obsut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obsut.
Nice takedown defense from Dela. No joy for Obsut on that attempt.
Dela throws a head kick but Obsut moves out of range.
Dela scores with a shot to the body.
Obsut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obsut misses with an uppercut.
Dela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obsut looks to land a left hand but Dela moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obsut throws a shot from downtown. Dela moves away and avoids it.
Dela misses with a few strikes there.
Dela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obsut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarge Dela 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.
Dela shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dela was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Obsut wants to control but Dela is having none of it.
Obsut is squirming around, avoiding Dela's attempts to control the action.
Obsut is looking to improve his position but Dela isn't that keen on the idea.
Dela tries to control but Obsut wriggling away.
Obsut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Obsut is in a horrible position here. Dela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Obsut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dela looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obsut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Obsut wants to improve his position but Dela is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Dela connects with a nice short shot to Obsut's temple.
Obsut wants to improve his position but Dela is controlling well.
Obsut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obsut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela is in close to Obsut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obsut wants to control the position but Dela says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obsut manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela throws a big elbow that misses.
Obsut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obsut is trying to keep Dela in close.
Dela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obsut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dela puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Obsut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela.
Dela wants to pass the guard but Obsut is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut is looking to control Dela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obsut avoid being mounted?
Dela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obsut defending well though.
Dela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obsut is doing well to control the position and prevent Dela from advancing to side control.
Dela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obsut defends it well.
Obsut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela seems to be working for a kimura but Obsut defends the submission attempt.
Obsut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obsut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela wants to pass the guard but Obsut is keeping the position.
Sarge Dela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obsut trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarge Dela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela looks to land a left hand but Obsut moved out of range nicely.
Dela scores with a nice strike.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela manages to avoid it.
Obsut misses with a hook.
Dela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Dela with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Dela.
Dela throws a right and a left that Obsut avoids nicely.
Dela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dela throws a right hand that Obsut ducks under and follows up with a left that Obsut also avoids with ease.
A jab from Dela misses.
Dela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obsut as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela misses with a body punch
and Obsut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dela lands an overhand right.
Obsut connects with an inside leg kick.
Obsut throws a looping overhand right but Dela ducks down to avoid it.
Obsut throws an overhand right that lands on Dela's shoulder, as Dela tries to avoid the shot.
Obsut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela. Dela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dela throws a big shot that misses.
Dela thuds a left hand into Obsut's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dela.
Dela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obsut.
Obsut lands a jab to Dela's midsection.
Obsut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obsut lands the left hand.
Obsut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dela at a distance.
Fedor Obsut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obsut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obsut jabs at Dela's body.
Obsut swings for the body but Dela moves out of range.
Obsut misses with a looping left.
Dela throws a solid leg kick but Obsut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dela.
Dela throws an overhand right that lands on Obsut's shoulder, as Obsut tries to avoid the shot.
Obsut misses with a body shot.
Dela throws a right and a left that Obsut avoids nicely.
Obsut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela was well out of range. Poor timing from Obsut.
Dela lands with a nice body punch.
Dela blocks a jab.
Obsut needs to keep his hands up - Dela had a free shot at his head there.
Dela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Obsut.
Obsut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dela scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Obsut.
Obsut dives in and grabs Dela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dela pushes down on Obsut's head and hops out.
Obsut fails to land with a series of punches.
Dela's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dela duly obliges.
Obsut looks to throw the jab but Dela is out of range.
Dela avoids the body shot from Obsut.
Obsut misses with a hook
and Dela counters with a stiff right hand.
Dela throws a sloppy head kick and Obsut moves out of range easily.
Dela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obsut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dela.
A big left from Dela misses.
Obsut lands a head shot.
Dela throws a leg kick but Obsut moved away.
Dela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obsut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Obsut misses the target.
Dela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Dela.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obsut lands a slapping body shot.
Dela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obsut.
Dela throws a big shot that misses.
Sarge Dela is winning the standup battle so far.
Dela closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obsut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obsut lands a jab to the nose.
Dela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obsut swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarge Dela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obsut's head.
Dela ducks under a wild hook from Obsut.
Obsut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sarge Dela.
Well Dela 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarge Dela!
A relieved looking Sarge Dela 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cormega - built for this. Chris Cook has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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312 lbs
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274 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahones looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cook is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cook pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Mahones prevents a body shot from Cook.
Mahones takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Stones Mahones has been cut.
Cook misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mahones.
Come on Cook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mahones tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Mahones back against the cage.
Cook lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cook.
Cook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mahones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cook lands with a light punch inside.
Mahones goes for a takedown attempt but Cook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mahones loses concentration momentarily and Cook pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Mahones crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cook finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Cook!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saukko has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Saukko blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saukko throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Saukko is just out of range.
Grant avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saukko scores with a head kick. Grant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saukko looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saukko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Saukko throws a big shot that misses.
Grant lands a jab.
Saukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saukko showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saukko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grant to regain full guard.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saukko's guard.
Saukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grant is now in half guard.
Saukko tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Saukko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant wants to free his trapped foot but Saukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko manages to get to full guard.
Saukko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saukko working Grant over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Grant regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saukko.
Saukko passes Grant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saukko content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant lands a jab-cross combination.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko avoids the head kick by Grant.
Saukko lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.
Saukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Saukko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Saukko - just one landing.
Saukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grant pinned against the cage. Grant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saukko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Saukko throws a chopping leg kick but Grant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ted Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Saukko scores with a head kick. Grant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Saukko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into 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!
Saukko seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Grant has recovered full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Saukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saukko manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Saukko is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Saukko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grant has passed into side control.
Saukko is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control.
Grant controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Saukko gets back to half guard.
Saukko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
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!
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saukko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Ted Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Grant.
A punch combination from Saukko misses.
Grant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saukko throws out the jab.
Grant lands with a nice combination. Saukko backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saukko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Saukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant which made him look bad.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant cracks Saukko with a good jab.
Saukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saukko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ted Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Saukko is rocked!
That has opened up Per Saukko's cut even more.
OH! Saukko has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Grant smells blood and charges in for the finish! Grant unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Saukko sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ted Grant!
Ted Grant really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 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 Tony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes to the cage accompanied by Written in the Stars. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alves's choice of entrance music: Thin Lizzy - Angel of Death. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
187 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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28
186 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Parts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Alves!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves walks into a stiff left hand from Parts.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parts defends it nicely.
Parts throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range.
Parts forces Alves back against the cage and clinches.
Parts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alves successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Parts is defending well. Alves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Parts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leandro Alves!
Leandro Alves is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Leandro Alves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schulte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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32
205 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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217 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Schulte!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schulte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saunders scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Elliot Saunders has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Schulte as he connects with a hook.
Schulte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Schulte shoots in for a takedown but Saunders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schulte swings for the body but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schulte wants to clinch but Saunders slips to the side
and Saunders counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders gets to mount! Schulte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Schulte just holding on.
Saunders landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Brian Schulte has been cut.
Schulte tries to reverse the position but Saunders maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulte holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saunders tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saunders prevents Schulte from getting the reversal.
Saunders lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schulte hang on?
That has opened up Brian Schulte's cut even more.
Schulte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saunders breaks from Schulte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The cut above Brian Schulte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Schulte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elliot Saunders!
Elliot Saunders retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anaconda Anaconda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anaconda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BRAVEHEART. Anaconda Anaconda is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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35
279 lbs
32 - 14 - 1 |
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280 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Anaconda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anaconda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gibson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anaconda keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Anaconda wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson trying to control but Anaconda is working from the bottom.
Anaconda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anaconda working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
A head kick misses from Anaconda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibson.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anaconda Anaconda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gibson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anaconda misses with a wild body shot.
Anaconda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anaconda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibson.
Anaconda misses the shot to the body.
Gibson gets a takedown into half guard.
Anaconda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anaconda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anaconda looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anaconda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anaconda Anaconda.
Anaconda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but Anaconda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anaconda lands an overhand right.
It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Anaconda lands a jab to Gibson's midsection.
Anaconda throws a leg kick but Gibson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anaconda lunges at Gibson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gibson's hand.
Gibson has a takedown stuffed.
Gibson throws a nice looking combination but Anaconda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anaconda thows a body shot but no joy.
Gibson has closed the distance and engaged Anaconda in a clinch.
Anaconda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Anaconda holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibson drops back down to his feet.
Gibson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anaconda prevents it.
Gibson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anaconda prevents it.
Gibson wants to break free but Anaconda has control.
Gibson blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibson as Anaconda tries to tie him up.
Maybe Anaconda would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Gibson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anaconda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anaconda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anaconda looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Gibson misses with a hook
and Anaconda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Anaconda lands.
Anaconda misses with a straight left.
Gibson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anaconda sprawls well. Anaconda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Anaconda tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anaconda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anaconda Anaconda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anaconda. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Anaconda misses the body punch
and Gibson counters with a series of strikes. Anaconda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anaconda scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Anaconda.
Anaconda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anaconda stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anaconda is looking to wear down Gibson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anaconda Anaconda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gibson.
Anaconda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anaconda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gibson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anaconda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anaconda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anaconda.
Gibson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anaconda.
Anaconda misses with a hook. Gibson ducked under it nicely.
Gibson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gibson tries to clinch there but Anaconda circles away.
Gibson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anaconda quickly recovers to half guard.
Anaconda tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anaconda is looking to control Gibson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anaconda avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anaconda moves into full guard.
Anaconda looking to control.
Gibson trying to control but Anaconda is working from the bottom.
Anaconda trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.
Anaconda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anaconda is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anaconda postures up.
Anaconda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gibson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibson regains half guard.
Well, if Anaconda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gibson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anaconda wants to stand but Gibson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gibson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson working a defensive guard here.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Anaconda from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Anaconda Anaconda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anaconda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt
and Anaconda counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Scott Gibson's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anaconda Anaconda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
and Anaconda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gibson's knee momentarily.
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 Anaconda Anaconda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up with Anaconda, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes Anaconda against the cage but Anaconda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anaconda swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Anaconda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anaconda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gibson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anaconda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Anaconda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anaconda connects with a solid leg kick.
Anaconda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gibson backs up against the cage.
Anaconda lands a nice shot that snaps Gibson's head back.
Gibson shoots in but Anaconda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anaconda Anaconda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gibson.
Gibson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The cut above Scott Gibson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anaconda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anaconda feints and then cracks Gibson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gibson down.
Anaconda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anaconda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gibson.
Scott Gibson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Gibson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anaconda Anaconda!
Anaconda Anaconda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Lluoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lluoma has chosen New Religion - Duran Duran as his entrance music. Simon Lluoma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The Munster's 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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Munster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Lluoma!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lluoma throws a looping overhand right but Munster ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lluoma!
A right-left combo lands from Lluoma.
It looks like The Munster has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lluoma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lluoma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munster.
Lluoma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lluoma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munster.
Munster moves in looking to clinch but Lluoma pushes him off.
Munster checks a leg kick nicely.
Lluoma takes a swing at Munster's ribcage but misses.
Lluoma with a nice cross.
Lluoma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lluoma looks to score with a jab to the body but Munster is just out of range.
Munster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lluoma.
Munster throws a body kick that misses.
Munster misses with a kick to the body
and Lluoma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lluoma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Munster's cut is getting worse.
Munster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Munster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lluoma thuds his right hand into Munster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Munster is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Lluoma ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Munster clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Lluoma!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simon Lluoma waved his t-shirt featuring Malicestar's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Money - Take me home tonight. Tatov has chosen Soundgarden - Superunknown as his entrance music. Igor Tatov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold Howard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatov manages to avoid it.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Howard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatov.
Tatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatov clinches.
Howard tries a body shot but Tatov blocks it.
Tatov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Howard tries to work over Tatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard blocks the elbow strike.
Tatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatov misses with a knee strike.
Tatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
Howard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatov misses with an elbow strike.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov wants to stall.
Tatov blocks a body shot from Howard.
Tatov taking a breather.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Howard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatovs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howard.
Howard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatov backwards.
Howard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatov misses with the head strike.
Tatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Tatov tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Tatov throws an elbow but it misses.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Tatov misses with a punch to the body.
Howard digs a right hand into Tatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatov's gas tank.
Tatov managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harold Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tatov.
Howard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatov backwards.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard has a couple of punches blocked by Tatov.
Tatov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard taking some punishment here, with Tatov in his half guard.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Tatov sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tatov lands a nice short elbow.
Howard won't allow Tatov to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatov is fighting to break Howard's control of his arms but Howard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tatov passes Howard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is controlling Tatov's trapped leg to prevent Tatov from advancing to side control.
Tatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tatov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Howard is looking to improve his position.
Howard is staying active underneath Tatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tatov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Howard wants to control but Tatov is having none of it.
Howard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tatov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Tatov thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
Tatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Howard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Harold Howard will probably get the nod.
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.
Tatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatov blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatov.
Tatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howard. Howard obviously looking to wear him down.
Howard blocks a head kick by Tatov.
A left lands for Howard.
Howard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard tests Tatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howard throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatov defending well as Howard loads up on a big left hand.
Howard ducks right into an uppercut from Tatov.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatov tries to clinch up.
Howard swings for the body but Tatov moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tatov misses.
Tatov is looking to chop away at Howard's legs.
Tatov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howard misses with a jab to the body
and Tatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatov slips a jab from Howard.
Tatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howard.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard missing with a left hand there. Tatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howard.
Tatov avoids the body shot from Howard.
Howard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tatov wants to slow Howard down by chopping away at his legs.
Howard wants to land a leg kick but Tatov is out of range.
Tatov shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Harold Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard throws a head kick but Tatov moves out of range.
Howard throws out a leg kick but Tatov moves out of range and Howard only half commits.
Tatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Tatov misses with a hook.
Howard throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard scores with a push kick.
Howard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tatov is able to avoid easily.
Howard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatov is just out of range.
Howard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatov.
A telegraphed right hand from Howard misses the target.
Tatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard jabs at Tatov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatov misses the target.
Howard lands a nice shot that snaps Tatov's head back.
Howard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Howard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Howard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatov is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatov has closed the distance and engaged Howard in a clinch.
Tatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatov missing with knees to the body.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatov lands a body punch.
Tatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harold Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tatov.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatov blocks a body shot from Howard.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Tatov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Howard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Howard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tatov throws a lazy right hand but Howard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Howard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howard trying to land knees to the body.
Howard misses with a knee strike.
Howard misses with the head strike.
Tatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howard.
Howard lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatov's elbow.
Harold Howard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tatov misses with the head strike.
Tatov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Howard tries to work over Tatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard lands a shoulder strike.
Tatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatov controls his hands.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatov backwards.
Tatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Tatov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howard.
Howard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatov's efforts to push away.
Howard tries a body shot but Tatov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howard landing knees to the body.
Tatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howard lands a left hand.
Howard tries to work over Tatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Howard digs a right hand into Tatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatov's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Howard.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Tatov avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Howard lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatov backwards.
Tatov blocks a body shot from Howard.
Tatov prevents a body shot from Howard.
A short right from Howard.
Howard is leaning against Tatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Howard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatov controls his hands.
Good body shot from Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Howard.
Tatov takes a shot to the head.
Tatov is rocked!
Howard dips a shoulder and cracks Tatov with a mighty uppercut! Tatov falls back against the cage and Howard unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tatov 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 - Howard screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Howard!
Harold Howard retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Harold Howard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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pop
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