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CFC 285: Eve of Eve PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kevorkian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Kevorkian has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Kevorkian!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Kevorkian's head but Kevorkian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kevorkian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a right hand
and Kevorkian counters by clinching up.
Hanson tries to work over Kevorkian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanson is stalling here.
Kevorkian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanson lands a body shot.
Hanson lands a left hand.
Kevorkian is trying to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanson.
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!
A short left from Hanson.
Hanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevorkian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanson.
Kevorkian looks winded!
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Hanson.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kevorkian needs to keep his hands up - Hanson had a free shot at his head there.
Hanson lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Hanson misses its intended target.
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson misses with the body kick
and Kevorkian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hanson!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hanson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian looking for a guillotine from mount but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kevorkian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanson gets back to half guard.
Hanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kevorkian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kevorkian drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Kevorkian off! Kevorkian jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Hanson pushes Kevorkian off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kevorkian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Hanson. Those never looked like landing.
Hanson feints a jab promting Kevorkian to slip. Hanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kevorkian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kevorkian is defended easily by Hanson.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kevorkian as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kevorkian.
Kevorkian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kevorkian should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kevorkian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kevorkian slips under a jab from Hanson.
A big right from Hanson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson 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.
Hanson lands with a good body shot.
Kevorkian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kevorkian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kevorkian's best efforts.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Kevorkian has control of the leg.
Kevorkian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kevorkian.
Hanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kevorkian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kevorkian stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hanson scores with a hook to the body. Kevorkian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanson misses with a body shot.
Steve Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kevorkian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kevorkian's head.
Kevorkian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanson.
Hanson swings widly with a right hand
and Kevorkian counters with a nice body shot.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kevorkian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kevorkian counter with a right hand.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Kevorkian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Kevorkian.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kevorkian can do to turn this around?
Hanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kevorkian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson loads up on a big right hand but Kevorkian slips the punch.
Kevorkian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a combination. Kevorkian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kevorkian is looking to clinch.
Hanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kevorkian's head backwards.
Kevorkian wants to clinch
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kevorkian to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Kevorkian seems unphased.
A slow jab from Hanson misses its intended target.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Kevorkian avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a shot to the body
and Kevorkian counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kevorkian counters with a left to the body.
Kevorkian ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson slips a jab from Kevorkian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson throws a looping overhand right but Kevorkian ducks down to avoid it.
Hanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanson misses with a hook.
Kevorkian tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanson swings for the body but Kevorkian moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kevorkian.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kevorkian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanson throws a big shot that misses.
Kevorkian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Kevorkian tries to clinch but Hanson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kevorkian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kevorkian. Kevorkian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
Hanson misses with a body punch
and Kevorkian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanson's guard.
Kevorkian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
Hanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kevorkian is controlling him.
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kevorkian drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Kevorkian off! Kevorkian jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Kevorkian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steve Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kevorkian looking to pass the guard.
Hanson pushes Kevorkian off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kevorkian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson lands with an overhand left.
Hanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kevorkian counters with a straight right hand.
Kevorkian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanson.
Kevorkian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kevorkian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kevorkian shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kevorkian slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson.
Kevorkian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kevorkian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanson won't be happy with that.
Kevorkian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kevorkian's best efforts.
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!
Kevorkian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kevorkian.
Kevorkian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson has his hands clasped together around Kevorkian's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hanson!
Steve Hanson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remo WIlliams Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
14 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Seng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seng if he has to take too many more of those.
Chuin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chuin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chuin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Seng.
Seng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chuin blocks an uppercut.
Chuin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seng is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chuin is trying to pull guard but Seng has him pressed against the cage.
Eddie Seng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Chuin.
Chuin wants a takedown.
Chuin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seng.
Chuin blocks an elbow strike from Seng.
Seng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seng tries to stall but Chuin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chuin dodges an elbow strike from Seng.
Seng really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chuin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chuin wants to work for an arm triangle but Seng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seng is staying active underneath Chuin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seng tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seng sees it coming and defends easily.
Chuin is trying to work for a kimura but Seng is defending well.
Chuin wants to work for an arm triangle but Seng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chuin wants to work for an arm triangle but Seng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chuin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin is looking to take a break and control but Seng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seng trying to control here.
Chuin seems to be working for a kimura but Seng defends the submission attempt.
Chuin is trying to control. Seng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng is defending against the submission attempts here by Chuin.
Chuin moves into full mount! Seng won't be happy about that!
Chuin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Seng is surviving well by controlling Chuin's body position as best he can.
Seng is squirming around, avoiding Chuin's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuin working for a guillotine from mount but Seng is in no mood to give up.
Chuin working for a submission but Seng is keeping him at bay.
Chuin works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Chuin dominated that 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.
Chuin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seng throws out the jab.
Seng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chuin is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chuin.
Seng drives through and clinches with Chuin against the cage.
Chuin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Seng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seng tries to land knees in the clinch but Chuin avoids the damage to the body.
Chuin lands a takedown into guard.
Chuin wants to control from the top but Seng keeps moving.
Chuin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chuin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Seng manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chuin has Seng in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin trying to control the position.
Seng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chuin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seng has managed to get both his arms back between Chuin's legs - danger averted.
Seng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chuin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seng passes into half guard.
Chuin manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Seng stacks Chuin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Seng!
Seng tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chuin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chuin manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin is looking for a triangle here but Seng uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chuin regains half guard.
Chuin trying to control from the bottom.
Chuin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chuin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chuin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seng is on top in guard.
Chuin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chuin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Chuin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Seng misses with the combination.
Chuin shoots in looking for a takedown. Seng tries to sprawl out of it but Chuin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chuin has a takedown stuffed.
Chuin looks for the body kick but Seng saw that one coming.
Seng misses with a looping right.
Seng misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Seng misses the target.
A combination from Seng does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chuin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin forces Seng back against the cage and clinches.
Chuin wants to take the fight to the mat but Seng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eddie Seng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Chuin.
Chuin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chuin blocks an elbow strike from Seng.
Seng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seng missing with knees to the body.
Seng tries to land knees in the clinch but Chuin avoids the damage to the body.
Chuin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chuin.
Chuin blocks an elbow strike from Seng.
Seng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seng misses with the head strike.
Chuin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Seng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chuin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Seng escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Chuin is pressing down on Seng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chuin is on top in guard.
Chuin looking to sit in guard and control but Seng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chuin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuin keeping moving, preventing Seng from controlling successfully.
Eddie Seng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seng has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chuin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Seng is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chuin pulls down on the head and he's put Seng to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Master Chuin!
Post fight, Master Chuin stared into the camera and said 'Karate, Kung Fu, Ninjitsu... They are all but shadows! Sinanju is the sun.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Ulatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulatowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boys Noize - Lava Lava . Deeds has chosen Palmdale by Afroman as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mister Deeds enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Ulatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds's corner calls for a 1-2. Deeds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deeds throws a low kick, looking for Ulatowski's leg but Ulatowski calmly moves out of range.
Ulatowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ulatowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ulatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deeds is out of range and Ulatowski settles back down.
Ulatowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Deeds circles away.
Deeds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ulatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ulatowski counters by clinching up.
Deeds struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatowski controls his hands.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Deeds.
Deeds breaks from the clinch.
Ulatowski blocks a head kick by Deeds.
Ulatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deeds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deeds thows a leg kick but Ulatowski checks it
and Ulatowski counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ulatowski's elbow.
Deeds avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Ulatowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deeds wants to break free but Ulatowski has control.
Deeds trying to control the position but instead, Ulatowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deeds into the cage.
Deeds can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatowski controls the action.
Deeds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ulatowski's elbow.
Deeds tries to stall but Ulatowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ulatowski prevents a body shot from Deeds.
Ulatowski landing knees to the head.
Deeds swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulatowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deeds's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski stalls.
Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Ulatowski has him pressed against the cage.
Ulatowski misses with a knee to the head.
Ulatowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ulatowski prevents a body shot from Deeds.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Deeds blocks with his arms.
Deeds can't break the clinch.
Deeds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deeds throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deeds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ulatowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deeds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Ulatowski has the dominant position.
Deeds tries to break free but Ulatowski pushes him back against the cage.
Deeds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulatowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ulatowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Deeds misses.
Deeds throws a leg kick but Ulatowski moved away.
Ulatowski tries to clinch up but Deeds circles away and keeps his distance.
Ulatowski throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Deeds is predictable there
and Ulatowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but Deeds blocks it.
Ulatowski trying to land knees to the body.
Ulatowski trying to land knees to the body.
Deeds lands a left hand.
Ulatowski trying to stall but Deeds improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ulatowski.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deeds lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulatowski working Deeds over with knees to the body.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but Deeds blocks it.
A short right from Deeds on the inside.
Deeds content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deeds is looking to chop away at Ulatowski's legs.
Mister Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulatowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deeds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deeds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deeds avoids it.
Deeds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mister Deeds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ulatowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deeds misses with a takedown attempt - Ulatowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deeds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ulatowski blocks a leg kick.
Deeds misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deeds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ulatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ulatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deeds misses with a kick to the body.
Deeds is looking to land body kicks.
Rafal Ulatowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deeds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ulatowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rafal Ulatowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deeds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatowski avoiding damage.
Ulatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Deeds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulatowski backwards.
Ulatowski blocks a body shot from Deeds.
Deeds takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deeds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ulatowski lands a shoulder strike.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Ulatowski won't allow it.
Deeds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ulatowski as Deeds tries to tie him up.
Ulatowski just leaning against Deeds, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulatowski.
Deeds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ulatowski avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatowski controls his hands.
Ulatowski landing knees to the head.
Ulatowski stalling.
Deeds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deeds is looking to break free of the clinch but Ulatowski has double underhooks.
Deeds avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulatowski has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulatowski is stalling here.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ulatowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ulatowski lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ulatowski stalling the fight.
Deeds looking to slow down the pace here.
Ulatowski taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rafal Ulatowski.
Deeds misses with a leg kick
and Ulatowski counters with a head kick. That will keep Deeds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ulatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ulatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeds.
Deeds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deeds throws a sloppy head kick and Ulatowski moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Deeds misses
and Ulatowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ulatowski breaks the clinch.
Rafal Ulatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds misses with a low kick.
Deeds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deeds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deeds throws a series of punches but Ulatowski avoids them all with ease.
Ulatowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Deeds circles away.
Deeds misses with a right hand
and Ulatowski counters with a low kick, right behind Deeds 's knee.
Deeds throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ulatowski counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Deeds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deeds.
A head kick misses from Deeds.
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 Rafal Ulatowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ulatowski ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Deeds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deeds pushes Ulatowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ulatowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ulatowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ulatowski lands a shoulder strike.
Ulatowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Deeds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deeds looking to stall.
Deeds tries to break free but Ulatowski pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but Deeds blocks it.
Ulatowski stalling.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ulatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulatowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Deeds tries a body shot but Ulatowski blocks it.
Ulatowski looking to throw knees to the head but Deeds is blocking nicely.
Ulatowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Deeds blocks with his arms.
Deeds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulatowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Deeds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to throw a body punch but Ulatowski avoids it by throwing Deeds back against the cage.
Ulatowski tries to stall but Deeds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ulatowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Deeds as Ulatowski tries to tie him up.
Deeds is looking to break free of the clinch but Ulatowski has double underhooks.
Deeds struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatowski controls his hands.
Ulatowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deeds's face.
A short body shot lands from Deeds as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulatowski blocks an uppercut.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ulatowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ulatowski drops his hands momentarily and Deeds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds throws a head kick that misses
and Ulatowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ulatowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deeds lands with a shot to the body.
Ulatowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deeds shoots for a double leg takedown but Ulatowski sprawls well. He's pushed Deeds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deeds misses with an uppercut
and Ulatowski counters with a straight right hand.
Ulatowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deeds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Deeds throws a series of punches but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Deeds instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski taking a breather.
Ulatowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ulatowski tries to stall but Deeds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deeds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Deeds swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Deeds misses.
Ulatowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deeds circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deeds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Deeds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deeds 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mister Deeds!
During a confident post fight interview, Mister Deeds 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Leclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leclair has chosen king crimson - 21st century schizoid man as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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33
178 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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28
183 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Leclair!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Leclair moves out of range easily.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leclair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas wants to land a leg kick but Leclair is out of range.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Leclair.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Leclair looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ash Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Leclair scores with a leg kick.
Leclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leclair if he has to take too many more of those.
Leclair tries to clinch
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Leclair darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Leclair throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Leclair moved away.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leclair throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leclair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leclair throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a hook. Leclair ducked under it nicely.
Leclair checks a low kick from Thomas.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leclair moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Leclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leclair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Leclair blocks the body kick.
Leclair ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leclair tries to clinch up.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leclair lands a head shot.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Leclair counters with a leg kick.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Leclair avoids it.
Leclair throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leclair throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Leclair effectively controlling the action here.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Leclair slips under a jab from Thomas.
Leclair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leclair tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Leclair unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Leclair trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Leclair trying to land knees to the body.
Leclair comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leclair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Leclair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Leclair taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leclair pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leclair blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Leclair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Leclair lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Leclair throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Leclair trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leclair leaning against his opponent.
Leclair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leclair lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas pushes Leclair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leclair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Leclair.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas is leaning against Leclair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leclair leaning his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Leclair is controlling him.
Leclair misses with a knee to the head.
Leclair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leclair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Leclair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leclair blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Leclair is struggling to control the position.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Leclair.
Leclair blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Leclair.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Leclair makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thomas really felt that one!
Ash Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Leclair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leclair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Leclair counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leclair.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jean Leclair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Leclair to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Leclair on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leclair throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Leclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leclair can pounce on him.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Leclair counters with an outside leg kick.
Leclair throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Leclair blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leclair.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomas throws a push kick but Leclair slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leclair tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Leclair blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Thomas
and Leclair counters with a left to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas is looking to slow Leclair down with leg kicks.
Leclair plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leclair is looking to clinch.
Leclair thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Leclair steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Leclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leclair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Leclair gets a clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Leclair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leclair lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas slowing the pace effectively.
Leclair stalling.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Leclair avoiding damage.
Leclair throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leclair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jean Leclair.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leclair, right into the meat.
Leclair wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leclair moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Leclair rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
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 Ash Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ash Thomas!
In his post fight interview, Ash Thomas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
165 lbs
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33
168 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zak Zinfandel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zinfandel.
Morrow lands with a hook. Zinfandel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zinfandel tries to clinch up.
Morrow scores with a push kick.
Trent Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinfandel misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Morrow.
Zinfandel throws a nice head kick!
Morrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Morrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zinfandel counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Morrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrow tries to bench press Zinfandel off him but Zinfandel keeps the position.
Morrow can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrow tries to bench press Zinfandel off him but Zinfandel keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zinfandel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morrow wants to control but Zinfandel is keeping busy.
Zinfandel is looking to advance position but Morrow won't allow it.
Morrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrow is working hard here to advance position.
Zinfandel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Morrow is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zak Zinfandel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Bradley Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robins comes into the arena with Strippekikk blaring out of the sound system. Burns has chosen Fedor Entrance Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Osama Robins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eugene Bradley Burns's chin.
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Lethal high kicks
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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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Eugene Bradley Burns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Robins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Robins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robins with a jab.
Burns slips a jab from Robins.
Robins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Robins does no damage.
Robins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns looks winded!
Robins takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robins to keep the fight standing.
Osama Robins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Bradley Burns.
Robins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Robins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns jumps guard but Robins stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns jumps guard but Robins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robins.
Robins lands with a light punch inside.
Robins lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Robins misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Robins.
Robins works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Robins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns is rocked!
Robins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Robins finish him?
Burns gets control of Robins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns won't allow Robins to pass to mount.
Burns wants to improve his position but Robins is controlling well.
Robins uses his free foot to push down on Burns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burns.
Robins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Robins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robins looking to finish Burns with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burns!
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burns hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Robins working the ground and pound effectively.
Robins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Robins looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Burns covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Robins!
Our winner, Osama Robins, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elkins comes to the cage accompanied by Care Bear Countdown. Hart has chosen Vertigo - U2 as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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198 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkins feints and then cracks Hart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hart down.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart dives in and grabs Elkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elkins pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Elkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hart blocks a head kick by Elkins.
Hart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Hart thuds his right hand into Elkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Hart closes the distance and clinches up with Elkins, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes Elkins against the cage but Elkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkins is just out of range.
Hart throws a right hand that misses
and Elkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Bret Hart has been cut.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Elkins's shoulder, as Elkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
Hart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Elkins as Hart shoots in.
Dwight Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Elkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Elkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elkins slips a straight right by Hart.
Hart lands a really nice looking cross but Elkins seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a hook. Elkins ducked under it nicely.
Hart throws a lazy uppercut
and Elkins counters with a low kick, right behind Hart 's knee.
Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins wants to land a leg kick but Hart is out of range.
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkins.
Hart misses with a low kick as Elkins jumps back.
Hart scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Elkins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Elkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elkins wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
Elkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elkins's head.
Hart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hart tries to lock up and control but Elkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elkins is working for a guillotine from mount but Hart frees his head quite easily.
Elkins tries to control but Hart wriggling away.
Elkins landing punches.
Hart is working to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hart to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hart shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Elkins's attempts to control the action.
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 Dwight Elkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bret Hart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elkins scrambles back to his feet.
Elkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bret Hart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Hart throws out a leg kick but Elkins moves out of range and Hart only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Hart. No joy for Elkins on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Elkins slips the punch.
Hart lands a glancing blow to the side of Elkins's head.
Hart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Hart connects with a solid leg kick.
Hart lands with a straight right. Elkins didn't see that one coming.
Elkins leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Elkins misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Elkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Elkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Elkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Elkins has locked up a guillotine! Elkins's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hart is holding on here and Elkins must be using up a lot of energy. Hart has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Elkins gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwight Elkins!
Dwight Elkins very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale* amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Life Goes On. Genki Dama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabio Jones's chin.
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33
155 lbs
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28
156 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Dama's head but Dama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lunges at Dama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dama's hand.
Dama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Dama getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dama not doing much here.
Jones wants to control but Dama is keeping busy.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Dama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones moves into full guard.
Dama postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dama wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Genki Dama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones cracks Dama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook
and Dama counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Dama takes one to the side of the head.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dama counters with a leg kick.
Dama slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dama's shoulder, as Dama tries to avoid the shot.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dama.
Dama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dama wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dama is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Dama has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Dama has control of the leg.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dama is working away from the top position though.
Dama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Dama postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dama stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Dama throwing strikes but missing.
Dama passes into half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Dama is controlling well.
Dama winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dama is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones trying to control here.
Dama wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Dama has control of the leg.
Dama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dama wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Dama.
Dama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is pressing down on Dama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dama throws a sloppy strike and Jones has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dama is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Jones!
A victorious Fabio Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dresden Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Peter Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmichael comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - Just A Dream . Peter Hall has chosen Predator Apocalypse 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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dresden Carmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Peter Hall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peter Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Carmichael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peter Hall.
Carmichael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peter Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmichael.
Carmichael takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peter Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peter Hall throws the kick towards the body but Carmichael avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Carmichael checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peter Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peter Hall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carmichael has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carmichael and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
Peter Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peter Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carmichael.
Carmichael on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peter Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peter Hall throws a lazy right hand but Carmichael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peter Hall avoids the body shot from Carmichael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter Hall pushes Carmichael away with a front kick.
Peter Hall looks to land a right hand but Carmichael moved out of range.
Peter Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carmichael crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peter Hall - the referee stops the clock and Carmichael gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peter Hall. Carmichael manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carmichael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peter Hall.
Carmichael clobbers Peter Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carmichael has managed to clinch.
Peter Hall is trying to break free.
Peter Hall is trying to break the clinch but Carmichael has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Hall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carmichael lands a shot to the body.
Carmichael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carmichael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peter Hall lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Still in the clinch, Carmichael scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carmichael is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carmichael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is working Peter Hall over against the cage.
Peter Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Carmichael is blocking nicely.
Peter Hall prevents a body shot from Carmichael.
Peter Hall throws an elbow but it misses.
Peter Hall is trying to break the clinch but Carmichael is controlling him.
Carmichael's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carmichael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peter Hall can't break the clinch.
Carmichael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carmichael as the two fighters clinch.
Carmichael is trying to stall.
Carmichael lands an uppercut.
Carmichael missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peter Hall.
Carmichael throws a punch but it's blocked by Peter Hall.
Peter Hall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dresden Carmichael has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael has Peter Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peter Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Carmichael avoids the damage to the body.
Peter Hall throws an elbow that misses.
Carmichael taking a breather.
Carmichael keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peter Hall's efforts to push away.
Peter Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peter Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter Hall looks to land a body kick but Carmichael moved away.
Carmichael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peter Hall manages to avoid it.
Carmichael moves out of range as Peter Hall throws a body kick.
Carmichael looks to land a body kick but Peter Hall moved away.
Carmichael explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Carmichael avoids the body shot from Peter Hall.
Carmichael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peter Hall.
Nice defenses there by Peter Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Carmichael moves out of range as Peter Hall strikes.
Peter Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmichael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peter Hall. That did some damage!
Carmichael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Peter Hall misses
and Carmichael counters with a thumping low kick.
Peter Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Carmichael avoids the head kick by Peter Hall.
Peter Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peter Hall feints and then cracks Carmichael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carmichael down.
Carmichael throws a shot from downtown. Peter Hall moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peter Hall misses the jab.
Carmichael closes the distance and clinches.
Carmichael misses with a knee to the head.
Carmichael tries to work over Peter Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Peter Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dresden Carmichael's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Carmichael.
Peter Hall throws a sloppy body shot
letting Carmichael counter with a right hand.
Kevin Peter Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmichael throws a head kick that misses.
Carmichael moves out of range of the body kick.
Carmichael connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peter Hall's hands.
Carmichael misses with a hook. Peter Hall ducked under it nicely.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick but Carmichael sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carmichael misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Peter Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peter Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carmichael takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carmichael turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carmichael looking to score a takedown here. Peter Hall is defending well but Carmichael drives through and ends up in Peter Hall's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Peter Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carmichael passes into half guard.
Carmichael tries to pass to full mount but Peter Hall defends it.
Peter Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carmichael is working away from the top position though.
Peter Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Carmichael not doing much here.
Peter Hall has a hand on Carmichael's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Carmichael takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael unloading with bombs!
Carmichael is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peter Hall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carmichael looking to finish with strikes here!
Carmichael punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmichael working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peter Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Carmichael has a good base and remains in mount.
Carmichael in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carmichael controlling from mount.
Carmichael scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peter Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is landing with some decent strikes but Peter Hall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carmichael unloading with bombs!
Carmichael looking to finish Peter Hall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peter Hall!
Carmichael working Peter Hall over with strikes here.
Peter Hall trying desperately to get to his feet.
Carmichael looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Peter Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carmichael working for a guillotine from mount but Peter Hall is in no mood to give up.
Peter Hall wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peter Hall working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peter Hall tries to lock up and control but Carmichael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carmichael scoring with strikes but Peter Hall is staying in there.
Carmichael controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peter Hall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peter Hall tries to hold on but Carmichael postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Carmichael dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dresden Carmichael's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Peter Hall throws a head kick but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael checks a leg kick.
Peter Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carmichael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peter Hall manages to avoid it.
Peter Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmichael manages to avoid it.
Carmichael misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carmichael tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peter Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peter Hall wants to land a leg kick but Carmichael is out of range.
Peter Hall moves forwards but Carmichael connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peter Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peter Hall lands with a kick to the temple. Carmichael shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carmichael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peter Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carmichael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carmichael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carmichael checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Peter Hall tenderised Carmichael's leg. Carmichael is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peter Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmichael counters with a solid body kick.
Carmichael keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carmichael throws a leg kick but Peter Hall moved away.
Kevin Peter Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peter Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carmichael lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmichael pushes Peter Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peter Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Carmichael has double underhooks.
Peter Hall lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Carmichael.
Dresden Carmichael has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peter Hall lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Carmichael.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Carmichael.
Carmichael tries a body shot but Peter Hall blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Peter Hall fails to land.
Carmichael just leaning against Peter Hall, taking a breather.
Peter Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peter Hall just leaning against Carmichael, taking a breather.
Carmichael avoiding damage as Peter Hall throws knees to the body.
Peter Hall wants to break free but Carmichael has control.
Carmichael dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carmichael misses with a knee to the head.
Carmichael using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peter Hall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peter Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carmichael misses with a punch to the body.
Carmichael lands with a light punch inside.
Carmichael throws a punch but it's blocked by Peter Hall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall tries to break free but Carmichael pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Carmichael as the two fighters clinch.
Peter Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Carmichael has double underhooks.
Peter Hall stops a takedown attempt from Carmichael.
Carmichael has a couple of punches blocked by Peter Hall.
Carmichael misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peter Hall.
Carmichael connects with a knee to the head.
Peter Hall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peter Hall breaks the clinch.
Carmichael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carmichael misses with a leg kick.
Carmichael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peter Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peter Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carmichael's calf.
Peter Hall thows a body kick. Carmichael tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Peter Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Peter Hall.
Kevin Peter Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peter Hall throws a hook to the side of Carmichael's head but Carmichael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peter Hall misses with a body kick.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carmichael.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dresden Carmichael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peter Hall cracks the inside of Carmichael's front leg.
Peter Hall misses with a low kick.
A big left from Peter Hall misses.
Carmichael lands with an uppercut that bounces Peter Hall off the cage and back into range.
Peter Hall throws a front kick that sends Carmichael stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peter Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmichael counters with an outside leg kick.
Peter Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Peter Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peter Hall 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Peter Hall!
Kevin Peter Hall 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. tubular bells kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassidy Cullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Rajja Khan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Khan.
Khan dives in and grabs Cullen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cullen pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Cullen throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Cullen finds it's target.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Cullen's knee but Cullen avoids it well.
Khan scores with a jab.
Cullen feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Some bone on bone action there as Khan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan tries to clinch up but Cullen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Khan.
Cullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Cullen off the cage and back into range.
Cullen tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cullen.
Khan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Khan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cullen shoots in and gets a takedown into Khan's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cullen stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cullen stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Cullen is pushing down on Khan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khan is fighting to maintain full guard but Cullen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Cullen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan unloads with some shots from mount but Cullen bucks and avoids them well.
Khan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cullen?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Khan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cullen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cullen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cullen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan has his foot on Cullen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cullen works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cullen!
Cullen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ground and pound from Khan.
Cullen manages to get to full guard.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Khan wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cullen's head.
Khan trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Khan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cullen keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cullen has momentary wrist control but Khan slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cullen is on top in guard.
Cullen stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajja Khan dominated that 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.
An inside leg kick from Cullen misses.
Cullen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cullen, right into the meat.
Cullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cullen is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan thows a leg kick but Cullen checks it
and Cullen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khan's knee momentarily.
Khan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cullen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cullen showed some decent athleticism there.
Khan tries to roll over but Cullen keeps him under control.
Cullen thows a huge punch but Khan dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is pressing down on Cullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khan has his foot on Cullen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cullen works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cullen chips away with some ground and pound.
Khan wants to sweep here but Cullen controlling him for the moment.
Cullen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan is trying to control the position but Cullen postures up.
Cullen passes Khan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cullen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cullen working the ground and pound effectively.
Cullen scoring with strikes but Khan is staying in there.
Khan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rajja Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan regains half guard.
Cullen is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cullen is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan wants to control the action here but instead Cullen manages to pass to full mount!
Cullen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khan looks a forlorn figure.
Cullen tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Cullen lands a big shot there that rocks Khan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Khan is looking to improve his position but Cullen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen landing strikes from the mount.
Cullen is in the full mount, landing 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!
Cullen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cullen has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen landing shots from mount.
Khan tries to lock up and control but Cullen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cullen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen is trying for a kimura here. Khan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cullen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kassidy Cullen!
Kassidy Cullen retains his lightweight title!
Kassidy Cullen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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