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IMMA 50 Championship Chaos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scorpien Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpien Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scorpien Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Dodson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Dodson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Dodson misses.
Dodson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Dodson fights it but they end up in guard.
Scorpien Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dodson.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Dodson.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dodson is proving hard to escape from.
Rua gets to his feet. Dodson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Dodson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
John Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dodson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua stands up and beckons Dodson to his feet.
Dodson is looking to clinch.
Dodson tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Dodson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dodson's guard.
Dodson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dodson is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Dodson's head and hops out.
Dodson looks to clinch
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rua stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dodson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Dodson looks winded!
Dodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Dodson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Dodson get back to his feet.
Dodson misses with a low kick.
Dodson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorpien Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dodson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dodson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dodson somewhat.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Dodson.
Dodson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson fails with the takedown.
Scorpien Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dodson.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dodson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua blocks a head kick by Dodson.
Dodson darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dodson's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets to his feet. Dodson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rua moves out of range as Dodson throws a body kick.
Dodson shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Dodson shoots for a takedown but Rua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dodson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Dodson.
Dodson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Dodson get back to his feet.
Dodson fails with the takedown
and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dodson's guard now.
Rua stands up and waves to Dodson to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua stands up.
Dodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dodson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dodson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scorpien Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorpien Rua dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dodson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dodson looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Dodson throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson tries to clinch up.
Rua blocks a head kick by Dodson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson shoots and misses
so Rua counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dodson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dodson tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Dodson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dodson looking for a takedown.
Scorpien Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dodson.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dodson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Dodson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.
Dodson is looking to clinch.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dodson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Dodson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Dodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dodson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Rua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dodson, up you get!
Dodson misses with a takedown
so Rua counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Dodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Dodson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dodson looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua leaves Dodson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scorpien Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scorpien Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curly Howard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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158 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curly Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Landers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Landers.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Landers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Landers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Howard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Landers scores with punches from side control.
Landers controls the position from side control.
Landers trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Landers crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Howard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Landers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Landers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Landers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Howard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Landers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is not content to let Landers control the position.
Landers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Howard is not content to let Landers control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Landers.
Landers wants to pass the guard but Howard is defending well.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Landers in particular looking to stall.
Landers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Landers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Landers cracks Howard with a big elbow.
Landers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Landers trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Landers working away.
Landers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Landers has control of an arm but Howard manages to advance to Landers's back!
Landers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Howard tries to get the hooks in deep but Landers pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Landers gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Landers seems keen to control Howard's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Landers dominated that round.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landers checks a leg kick.
Landers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Landers takes a step back to recover.
Landers ducks under a wild hook from Howard.
Howard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Landers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landers, as that shot connected.
Howard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Landers blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Landers misses the shot to the body.
Howard misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Howard.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard tries a low kick but Landers avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Landers looks to score with a jab to the body but Howard is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Landers.
Howard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Howard avoids the body shot from Landers.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landers works Howard's body with a nice hook.
Landers scores with a jab to the body.
Landers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landers.
Landers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Landers scores with a takedown into Howard's guard.
Landers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Landers with a nice head shot there.
Landers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Landers preventing the sweep.
Landers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Landers wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Landers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landers slips nicely into half guard.
Landers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Landers.
Brock Landers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Landers 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!
Nice shot by Howard.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howard tries to avoid it but Landers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howard to the ground. Howard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Landers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Landers cracks a nice hook into Howard's ribs.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Landers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Landers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landers trying to pass the guard but Howard defending well.
Landers is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Landers controlling the pace.
Landers is trying to control. Howard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brock Landers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landers.
Howard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Landers gets slowly back to his feet.
Curly Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Landers.
Howard throws a leg kick but Landers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Landers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howard throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Landers.
Landers misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Curly Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Landers.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Landers.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landers. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howard misses with a hook
so Landers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Landers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brock Landers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Landers content to stall in guard here.
Howard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Landers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brock Landers.
Landers checks a low kick from Howard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Landers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Landers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - War Pigs . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Walter misses.
Walter blocks a head kick by Durant.
Walter takes one to the chin there.
Walter misses with a few strikes there.
Durant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Check out the look on Durant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter tries to buck Durant off but Durant is having none of it.
Durant lands a nice forearm strike.
Durant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durant scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walter, who protects the arm well.
Walter is looking for a sweep.
Walter is trying to control Durant's posture but Durant avoids it.
Walter is looking for a sweep.
Durant advances to mount.
Walter is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Walter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant has isolated one of Walter's arms. Walter looking to fight him off but Durant twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Durant!
Our winner, Kevin Durant, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Skinner Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killin Spight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - A Love More True. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skinner Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killin Spight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe throws a leg kick but Spight checks it.
Spight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skinner Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe takes a swing at Spight's ribcage but misses.
Crowe throws a solid leg kick but Spight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crowe.
Spight misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe looks to land a left hand but Spight moved out of range nicely.
Spight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crowe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowe tries to score with a low kick but Spight moves his leg out of the way.
Spight is looking to slow Crowe down with leg kicks.
Spight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crowe can pounce on him.
Spight ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Spight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowe.
Spight blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Spight scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crowe.
Spight misses with a low kick.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Spight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Spight misses with a low kick.
Crowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crowe misses with a left hand
and Spight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spight avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Crowe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spight counters with a right hand to the body.
Spight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spight thows a body shot but no joy.
Spight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crowe will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crowe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spight stuns Crowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Spight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spight, as that shot connected.
Crowe throws a solid leg kick but Spight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crowe.
Crowe throws a body punch but Spight moves out of range.
Crowe fails to land the takedown.
Spight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spight with a jab.
Crowe misses with a shot to the body
and Spight counters with a straight that turns Crowe's legs to rubber! Spight pushes forward with more strikes and Crowe goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killin Spight!
A victorious Killin Spight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Make Them Suffer. Malone has chosen Martyr Perpetual Healing Infinite Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Malone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Garavito misses with a head kick.
Garavito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garavito lands a jab to Malone's midsection.
Malone takes the fight into the clinch.
Garavito is trying to maintain a safe position but Malone gets an underhook and turns Garavito into the cage.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Garavito breaks from the clinch.
Malone darts in and clinches Garavito up against the cage.
Malone pulls Garavito into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garavito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garavito stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garavito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garavito wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garavito trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito stands and throws Malone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malone is not content to let Garavito control the position.
Garavito tries for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Malone tries to bench press Garavito off him but Garavito keeps the position.
Garavito decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Garavito blocks the body kick.
Malone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garavito counters with an inside leg kick.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garavito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malone moves out of range as Garavito throws a body kick.
Garavito misses the jab.
Malone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garavito fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Garavito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garavito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garavito misses the body punch
and Malone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garavito's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garavito pulls Malone in close to his closed guard and prevents Malone from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garavito trying to control the position.
Garavito is looking for a triangle but Malone pushes his legs off easily.
Malone is in close to Garavito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garavito looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garavito has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
Garavito looking for a sweep. Not yet Garavito, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Malone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garavito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malone.
Malone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
Garavito throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone lands a body shot.
Garavito blocks the body kick.
Malone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garavito is out of range and Malone settles back down.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Garavito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone throws a sloppy body shot
and Garavito counters with a crisp one two that drops Malone! Garavito thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malone to his feet! Malone is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone looks to land a body kick but Garavito moved away.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garavito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garavito wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garavito.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Garavito.
Malone is looking to clinch but Garavito is avoiding it.
Malone cracks a nice hook into Garavito's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Garavito blocks the low kick.
Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Garavito.
Garavito throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Garavito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garavito connects with a leg kick. Malone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garavito moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Malone misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garavito misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone rushes Garavito and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garavito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Garavito misses.
Garavito blocks the body kick.
Garavito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Garavito avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Malone lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone 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 Garavito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garavito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Josh Malone has been cut.
Malone connects with a high kick.
Garavito lands a really nice looking cross but Malone seems unphased.
Malone misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garavito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garavito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garavito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Malone thumps Garavito with a low kick.
Malone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garavito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garavito avoids the body shot from Malone.
Garavito throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garavito blocks a low kick nicely.
Garavito looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone avoids the body shot from Garavito.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Garavito throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garavito throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone throws a leg kick but Garavito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malone tries for a takedown but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garavito misses with a body kick.
Malone throws a body punch but Garavito moves out of range.
Garavito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garavito is out of range.
Garavito connects with the punch.
Garavito throws a head kick that misses
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garavito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malone scrambles back to his feet.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Malone misses
and Garavito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Garavito saw it coming and moves away.
Garavito throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garavito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garavito. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Garavito. Those never looked like landing.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Garavito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garavito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Garavito as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garavito, right into the meat.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Garavito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garavito throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone blocks a head kick by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Garavito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garavito just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garavito is pulling down on Malone's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Garavito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Luis Garavito.
I think Garavito 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Garavito!
During a confident post fight interview, Luis Garavito 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Dead Brothers - Old Pine Box. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCormick's choice of entrance music: Slot - They killed Kenny. Harley Crowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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192 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harley Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCormick throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCormick throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe misses with a straight left.
McCormick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crowe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCormick stuffs the takedown.
McCormick cracks Crowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crowe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCormick throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
McCormick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowe checks a leg kick.
McCormick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crowe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCormick connects with a leg kick. Crowe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCormick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCormick lands a body shot.
McCormick lands a front kick.
McCormick thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
McCormick connects with a looping right hand.
McCormick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenny McCormick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe lands a nice shot that snaps McCormick's head back.
McCormick scores with a nice strike.
McCormick throws a low kick but Crowe avoids it.
A jab from McCormick misses.
Crowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crowe looks to land a left hand but McCormick moved out of range nicely.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
McCormick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick cracks the inside of Crowe's front leg.
McCormick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCormick connects with the punch.
McCormick cracks Crowe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crowe is rocked!
McCormick thumps Crowe with a low kick.
Crowe is breathing heavily.
Crowe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Crowe falls backwards - clearly groggy! McCormick dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny McCormick!
A very excited looking Kenny McCormick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Tennant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theo Matthews's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tennant misses with a right hand
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matthews has gone for a leg lock! Tennant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matthews's guard.
Tennant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews has an active guard here but Tennant has managed to pass into half guard.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Tennant has control of the leg.
Tennant works his way into side control.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews looking for a sweep but Tennant has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tennant prevents Matthews from getting the reversal.
Matthews tries to control the position but Tennant now has his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is in bad spot here.
Matthews staying busy and making it hard for Tennant to control.
Matthews breaks Tennant's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because David Tennant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matthews tries to work over Tennant's front leg with a kick but Tennant checks it.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Tennant keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tennant.
Tennant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Tennant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Tennant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tennant misses with a jab to the body
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews looks to land a body kick but Tennant moved away.
Tennant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tennant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tennant thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Tennant lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Tennant. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tennant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews misses with a jab to the body
and Tennant counters with a nice uppercut.
Tennant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matthews looks winded!
Tennant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tennant's guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tennant dominated that round.
That's time! Tennant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Tennant sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tennant. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Tennant there.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tennant misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Tennant.
Matthews connects with a solid leg kick.
Tennant throws out a powerful jab.
Matthews is rocked!
Tennant connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Matthews out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tennant!
David Tennant took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KaotiX Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sotto Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sotto Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Sotto Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
LeFleur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotto Jr pinned against the cage. Sotto Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sotto Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeFleur. Sotto Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotto Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeFleur.
LeFleur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeFleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr lands a body shot.
A left lands for LeFleur.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur gets a double leg takedown into Sotto Jr's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sotto Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sotto Jr keeping moving, preventing LeFleur from controlling successfully.
Sotto Jr pulls LeFleur in close to prevent any damage.
LeFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotto Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeFleur connects with a couple of short punches.
LeFleur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sotto Jr working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur trying to control but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeFleur throws a big right hand that misses.
Sotto Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeFleur trying to control but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Allen LeFleur wasn't doing enough on the ground.
LeFleur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeFleur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr moves away from the strike by LeFleur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeFleur. Sotto Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeFleur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeFleur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sotto Jr cracks the inside of LeFleur's front leg.
LeFleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sotto Jr looks to land a combination but LeFleur avoids it well.
Sotto Jr loads up on a big right hand but LeFleur slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for LeFleur.
LeFleur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotto Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeFleur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sotto Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeFleur shoots in and drives through. Sotto Jr sprawls well.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeFleur misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeFleur is breathing heavily.
LeFleur misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown but Sotto Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotto Jr slips under a jab from LeFleur.
LeFleur dives in and grabs Sotto Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sotto Jr pushes down on LeFleur's head and hops out.
The crowd cheers as Sotto Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeFleur doesn't seem phased though.
LeFleur missing with a left hand there. Sotto Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sotto Jr cracks the inside of LeFleur's front leg.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sotto Jr slips a jab and a cross from LeFleur.
Sotto Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from LeFleur misses.
LeFleur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Sotto Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sotto Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeFleur misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeFleur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sotto Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeFleur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sotto Jr works LeFleur's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Sotto Jr.
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!
LeFleur misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles LeFleur's knee momentarily.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeFleur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr lands a body shot.
Sotto Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sotto Jr lands a big head kick that sends LeFleur tumbling to the mat! Sotto Jr takes a step backwards and waves LeFleur back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sotto Jr.
LeFleur is rocked!
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh LeFleur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotto Jr connects with a right hand. LeFleur shakes it off.
LeFleur missing with a left hand there. Sotto Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeFleur seems to have got his legs back now.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sotto Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeFleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sotto Jr defends it nicely.
Sotto Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Sotto Jr has knocked LeFleur down with a huge combo! Sotto Jr steps away and waves a wobbly LeFleur back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sotto Jr staying out of range there.
Sotto Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sotto Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeFleur misses with a looping right.
Sotto Jr ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.
LeFleur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotto Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Sotto Jr cracks a nice hook into LeFleur's ribs.
Sotto Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeFleur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeFleur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sotto Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of LeFleur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sotto Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sotto Jr as he connects with a hook.
Sotto Jr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops LeFleur to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! LeFleur looks to clinch but Sotto Jr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! LeFleur taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Sotto Jr!
A very excited looking Umberto Sotto Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Freedom. Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freedom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Timebmb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freedom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timebmb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb won't allow Freedom to sweep him here.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing.
Timebmb works over Freedom with some ground and pound from guard.
Timebmb scoring with some ground and pound.
Timebmb trying to control but Freedom is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freedom holds on and takes a little breather.
Freedom is trying to keep Timebmb in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Timebmb with that takedown attempt.
Timebmb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freedom tries to clinch but Timebmb is having none of it.
Johnny Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timebmb shoots in and drives through. Freedom sprawls well.
Johnny Freedom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb closes the distance and clinches.
Freedom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Freedom is pressed up against the cage. Timebmb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Freedom down to the mat. Freedom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Freedom scores with a hook.
Freedom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timebmb shoots for a double leg takedown but Freedom sprawls well. He's pushed Timebmb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freedom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Timebmb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timebmb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freedom manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Timebmb or perhaps it was just good defense by Freedom which made him look bad.
Timebmb wants to clinch.
Freedom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timebmb fails with the takedown
and Freedom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freedom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timebmb.
Good standup being displayed there by Timebmb as he connects with a hook.
Timebmb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freedom.
Timebmb looks winded!
Freedom stuffs the takedown.
Timebmb tries to move into range but Freedom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Freedom moves away from the strike by Timebmb.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freedom but Freedom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timebmb misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom leaves Timebmb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timebmb takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb wants to clinch.
Freedom moves into range and clinches up with Timebmb.
Freedom lands a hook that snaps the head of Timebmb backwards.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timebmb avoids it.
Freedom lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Freedom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freedom lands with a right to the head.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Timebmb shrugs off.
Freedom misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Freedom gets underhooks to prevent Timebmb's takedown attempt.
Freedom crunches a lovely knee into Timebmb's ribcage.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Timebmb shrugs off.
That has opened up Jukebox Timebmb's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Freedom.
Freedom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Freedom.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Timebmb shrugs off.
The cut above Jukebox Timebmb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Timebmb won't want to take too many of those.
Timebmb takes a knee right on the jaw!
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Timebmb won't want to take too many of those.
Freedom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Freedom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freedom lands with a nice body kick.
Freedom clobbers Timebmb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timebmb is rocked!
Freedom leaves Timebmb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freedom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Timebmb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freedom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Freedom. Timebmb shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Freedom moves into the clinch.
Freedom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Freedom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Freedom connects with a knee to the head.
Freedom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Timebmb's defenses.
Jukebox Timebmb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Timebmb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Timebmb is breathing heavily.
Freedom slowing the pace effectively.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Timebmb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Freedom lands an elbow that stopped Timebmb in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jukebox Timebmb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom retains his middleweight title!
Johnny Freedom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger comes to the cage accompanied by Body Rott. The crowd seem to be enjoying Courchesne's choice of entrance music: Lux Aeterna By Clint Mansell. Terrance Clam Digger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Courchesne!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courchesne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clam Digger trying to control from the bottom.
Courchesne throws a strike but Clam Digger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Courchesne stopping the sweep attempt from Clam Digger.
Courchesne trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courchesne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clam Digger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger wants to sweep but no luck.
Clam Digger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Courchesne tries to hold on but Clam Digger pushes him away.
Courchesne is squirming around, avoiding Clam Digger's attempts to control the action.
Courchesne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clam Digger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Courchesne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is squirming around, avoiding Clam Digger's attempts to control the action.
Clam Digger with shots to the head and body - Courchesne looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger wants to control the pace but Courchesne is squirming around nicely.
Courchesne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clam Digger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Courchesne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Courchesne throws an elbow that misses. Clam Digger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Courchesne's guard. Nice move by Clam Digger!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clam Digger postures up.
Courchesne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clam Digger!
Courchesne misses with a head shot.
Courchesne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clam Digger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clam Digger avoids a series of strikes thrown by Courchesne.
Clam Digger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Courchesne wants to control but Clam Digger has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Clam Digger is staying active underneath Courchesne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is thwarting Clam Digger's attempts to control the position.
Clam Digger is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Courchesne seems content to 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!
Courchesne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Courchesne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Courchesne is looking to advance position but Clam Digger won't allow it.
Courchesne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clam Digger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Courchesne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Courchesne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clam Digger checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Clam Digger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courchesne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clam Digger as he jumps to the side.
Courchesne throws a leg kick
and Clam Digger counters with a thumping low kick.
Courchesne misses with a leg kick
and Clam Digger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger works on Courchesne's body with a couple of short punches.
Clam Digger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clam Digger pushes Courchesne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clam Digger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clam Digger misses the shot to the body.
Jonathan Courchesne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clam Digger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Courchesne.
Clam Digger throws an overhand right that lands on Courchesne's shoulder, as Courchesne tries to avoid the shot.
Courchesne wants to slow Clam Digger down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Courchesne throws a low kick but Clam Digger moves out of range easily.
Courchesne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clam Digger counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Clam Digger blocks the low kick.
Clam Digger has a takedown stuffed.
Courchesne connects with a solid leg kick.
Courchesne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terrance Clam Digger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Courchesne.
Courchesne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clam Digger to the mat! Clam Digger manages to get full guard.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Clam Digger keeps moving.
Clam Digger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Courchesne manages to get himself to full guard.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger won't allow Courchesne to sweep him here.
Clam Digger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Courchesne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Courchesne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clam Digger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clam Digger wants to control from the top but Courchesne keeps moving.
Courchesne is trying to keep Clam Digger in close.
Courchesne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courchesne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clam Digger gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clam Digger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Courchesne from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Courchesne's guard.
Clam Digger trying to control but Courchesne is working from the bottom.
Jonathan Courchesne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clam Digger postures up.
Courchesne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clam Digger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Courchesne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Courchesne is looking to regain half guard here but Clam Digger keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clam Digger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Courchesne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Terrance Clam Digger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clam Digger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clam Digger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Courchesne manages to get himself to full guard.
Courchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Courchesne, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clam Digger works over Courchesne with some ground and pound from guard.
Courchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Courchesne, not yet.
Courchesne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clam Digger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clam Digger stands up over Courchesne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clam Digger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Courchesne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Courchesne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Courchesne keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Courchesne wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clam Digger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clam Digger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Courchesne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clam Digger wants to control from the top but Courchesne keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Terrance Clam Digger just wasn't active enough.
A nice inside leg kick there by Courchesne. That's going to slow Clam Digger down.
Nice takedown defense from Clam Digger. No joy for Courchesne on that attempt.
Clam Digger moves out of range of the body kick.
Courchesne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clam Digger is out of range and Courchesne settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne throws a leg kick
and Clam Digger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Courchesne thinking.
Courchesne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Courchesne scores with a leg kick.
Clam Digger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Courchesne is fending him off so far but Clam Digger persists. Nope, Courchesne circles away and we're back to standing.
Clam Digger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clam Digger scores with a three punch combo!
Courchesne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clam Digger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clam Digger trying to control but Courchesne postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clam Digger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Courchesne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clam Digger tries to get to full guard but Courchesne has control of the leg.
Courchesne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clam Digger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Terrance Clam Digger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clam Digger throws a head kick that misses.
Courchesne thows a leg kick but Clam Digger checks it
and Clam Digger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clam Digger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Digger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Courchesne throws a low kick but Clam Digger moves out of range easily.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courchesne has time to react.
Courchesne feints and then cracks Clam Digger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clam Digger down.
A low kick from Courchesne misses
and Clam Digger counters with a nice leg kick.
Clam Digger is looking to wear down Courchesne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clam Digger digs a good body shot into Courchesne's ribs.
Clam Digger lands a jab to the head.
Courchesne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Courchesne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clam Digger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courchesne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne misses with a low kick as Clam Digger jumps back.
Clam Digger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Courchesne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Courchesne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clam Digger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Courchesne somewhat.
Courchesne throws a leg kick but Clam Digger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Courchesne gets a takedown into half guard.
Clam Digger actively working from the bottom here.
Courchesne is pressing down on Clam Digger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clam Digger is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger moves into full guard.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Clam Digger keeps moving.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position but Courchesne postures up.
Courchesne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Courchesne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Courchesne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Courchesne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clam Digger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clam Digger working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne preventing the sweep.
Courchesne trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courchesne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Courchesne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Courchesne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Courchesne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Terrance Clam Digger is winning the standup battle so far.
Courchesne is looking to slow Clam Digger down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne thows a leg kick but Clam Digger checks it
and Clam Digger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Courchesne throws a leg kick which misses Clam Digger's front leg but catches the back leg as Clam Digger tries to avoid it.
Courchesne misses with a low kick as Clam Digger jumps back.
Clam Digger checks a leg kick.
Clam Digger scores with a decent looking hook.
Courchesne looks for the body kick but Clam Digger saw that one coming.
Courchesne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clam Digger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clam Digger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Courchesne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clam Digger is in Courchesne's guard.
Courchesne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clam Digger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Courchesne wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Terrance Clam Digger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Courchesne motions for Clam Digger to come forward. Courchesne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courchesne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Courchesne lands in his opponent's guard.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position but Courchesne postures up.
Clam Digger can't keep his opponent in guard - Courchesne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Courchesne wants to pass to mount but Clam Digger is defending the position.
Courchesne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clam Digger to regain full guard.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Courchesne from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clam Digger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clam Digger is pulling down on Courchesne's head to control his posture.
Courchesne trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clam Digger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Clam Digger is looking to work some ground and pound but Courchesne has wrist control.
Courchesne keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clam Digger stopping the sweep attempt from Courchesne.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terrance Clam Digger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Courchesne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrance Clam Digger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Courchesne misses with a low kick.
Courchesne tries to land a body kick
and Clam Digger counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger throws a series of punches but Courchesne moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Clam Digger. No joy for Courchesne on that attempt.
A low kick from Courchesne misses
and Clam Digger counters with a thumping low kick.
Clam Digger slaps away a takedown attempt from Courchesne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Courchesne thows a leg kick but Clam Digger checks it
and Clam Digger counters with an inside leg kick.
Clam Digger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clam Digger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Courchesne throws a leg kick
and Clam Digger counters with a left to the body.
Courchesne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clam Digger tries to avoid it but Courchesne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clam Digger to the ground. Clam Digger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Terrance Clam Digger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Courchesne.
Courchesne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Courchesne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clam Digger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courchesne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Courchesne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clam Digger counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clam Digger counters with an inside leg kick.
Courchesne shoots in looking for a takedown. Clam Digger tries to sprawl out of it but Courchesne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clam Digger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Courchesne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clam Digger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Courchesne thows a leg kick but Clam Digger checks it
and Clam Digger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Courchesne's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clam Digger trying to control but Courchesne is working from the bottom.
Courchesne controls Clam Digger momentarily but Clam Digger frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Terrance Clam Digger.
Well Clam Digger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Clam Digger!
Terrance Clam Digger retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrance Clam Digger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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