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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Hamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kess Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Hamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kess Oro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamm shoots in looking for a takedown. Oro tries to sprawl out of it but Hamm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamm closes the distance and clinches up with Oro, looking for a takedown. Hamm pushes Oro against the cage but Oro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oro tries to bum rush Hamm with a series of wild strikes but Hamm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oro misses with a double jab.
Oro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamm somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Hamm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oro's waist but Oro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamm off to one side.
Oro throws an overhand right that lands on Hamm's shoulder, as Hamm tries to avoid the shot.
Oro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oro misses with an uppercut. Hamm saw that one coming.
Oro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oro swings widly with a right hand
and Hamm counters with a three punch combo that has Oro backing up. Oro nods at Hamm to acknowledge the strikes.
Kess Oro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Oro misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Oro.
A combination from Oro does no damage.
Hamm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oro pinned against the cage. Oro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oro leaves Hamm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamm is breathing heavily.
Oro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oro wants to clinch.
A cross from Oro lands.
It looks like Edward Hamm has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kess Oro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamm is looking to clinch but Oro is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Hamm misses.
Oro defending well as Hamm loads up on a big left hand.
Hamm misses with a looping left.
Oro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edward Hamm's cut is getting worse.
Oro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oro.
Oro throws a series of punches but Hamm avoids them all with ease.
Oro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamm finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Oro's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Hamm falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kess Oro!
An out of breath Kess Oro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Guillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herrera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: realeza. Abel Herrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Guillet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guillet showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guillet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guillet is pressing down on Herrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herrera is holding on for now.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Guillet sits in half guard.
Guillet slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kelvin Guillet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Guillet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guillet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guillet somewhat.
Herrera fails with the takedown.
Herrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guillet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kelvin Guillet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Herrera.
Herrera wants to stand and escape but Guillet is having none of it.
Guillet wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
Guillet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Guillet wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kelvin Guillet just wasn't active enough.
Herrera swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Herrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Guillet avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herrera misses with the combination.
Herrera looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guillet is defended easily by Herrera.
Horrible takedown by Guillet or perhaps it was just good defense by Herrera which made him look bad.
Herrera throws an overhand right that lands on Guillet's shoulder, as Guillet tries to avoid the shot.
Guillet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Herrera's guard.
Guillet stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Herrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guillet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guillet advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillet tries to advance to mount but Herrera denies him.
Guillet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Herrera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guillet controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Guillet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Guillet pushes him off.
Guillet looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Herrera!
Kelvin Guillet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guillet fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Herrera being controlled for a moment.
Guillet throws a strike aimed at the side of Herrera's head but Herrera avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillet is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guillet wants to control for a moment but Herrera uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Guillet is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guillet controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Herrera is not content to let Guillet control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillet wants to pass the guard but Herrera is defending well.
Guillet passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillet trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Herrera is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Guillet taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Guillet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Herrera loads up on a big right hand but Guillet slips the punch.
Herrera moves to clinch but Guillet breaks away
and Guillet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guillet.
Guillet looking to pass the guard.
Guillet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guillet slips nicely into half guard.
Guillet not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Herrera throws a nice looking combination but Guillet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guillet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Herrera!
Herrera trying to remain calm as Guillet controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillet advances to mount.
Herrera avoids a series of strikes thrown by Guillet.
Herrera blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guillet controlling the pace for now.
Guillet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillet controlling from mount.
Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Guillet's attempts to control the action.
Guillet controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillet fails to take his opponent's back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kelvin Guillet.
Herrera clinches up against the cage.
Herrera is trying to force a seperation but Guillet has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Guillet.
Guillet jumps guard and drags Herrera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Herrera won't allow Guillet to sweep him here.
Abel Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herrera throws an elbow that misses. Guillet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herrera's guard. Nice move by Guillet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Guillet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guillet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Guillet!
A very excited looking Kelvin Guillet 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Whipple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvo Damia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Whipple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corvo Damia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damia blocks a leg kick.
Whipple misses with a takedown
and Damia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Damia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whipple knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Damia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whipple keeps working.
Damia controlling the pace.
Whipple is trying to maintain the position but Damia is very close to passing his half guard.
Damia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whipple keeps working.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Corvo Damia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whipple!
It looks like Corvo Damia has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whipple shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damia scores with a takedown into Whipple's guard.
Damia passes Whipple's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Damia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Damia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Whipple keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Damia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whipple can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Whipple is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whipple taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damia working the ground and pound effectively.
Damia lands a heavy elbow.
Damia lands a couple of good shots and Whipple has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Justin Whipple has been cut.
Damia lands punches and elbows.
Damia is landing with strikes from the back.
Whipple is taking damage to the body and head.
Damia is persistently looking for the submission but Whipple is defending it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Damia lands with a hammerfist to the side of Whipple's head.
Damia has good solid back control here.
Whipple covers up after that shot from Damia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whipple wants to get back to his feet.
Damia loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Whipple hold on?
Damia is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Damia lands punches and elbows.
Whipple is breathing heavily.
Damia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Damia.
Damia lands a shot to the body.
Damia keeps control of the position easily here as Whipple tries to buck him off.
Damia wants to control but Whipple is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whipple just trying to survive but Damia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damia has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Whipple.
You can see the frustration on Whipple's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Damia is persistently looking for the submission but Whipple is defending it well.
Damia is looking to control Whipple but Whipple is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Damia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Whipple!
Damia lands a shot to the head.
Whipple prevents Damia from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damia is working the ground and pound. Can Whipple escape?
Damia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Whipple could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corvo Damia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Damia with that takedown attempt.
Damia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damia closes the distance and clinches up with Whipple, looking for a takedown. Damia pushes Whipple against the cage but Whipple circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justin Whipple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corvo Damia.
Nice takedown defense from Whipple. No joy for Damia on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damia.
Whipple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whipple shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Damia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Damia trying to move into half guard but instead Whipple has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damia is on top in guard.
Damia looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damia lands a couple of digs.
Damia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Whipple has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Damia is looking to defend but Whipple has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Damia! Whipple pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Damia taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Whipple!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Ghost seems unphased.
Ghost fails to land the takedown.
Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghost's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ghost fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chandler moves into the clinch.
A short right from Chandler on the inside.
Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Ghost looking for a takedown.
Ghost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghost has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ghost could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Ghost in a clinch.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghost avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chandler stops a takedown attempt from Ghost.
Ghost gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ghost stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Chandler works over Ghost's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Lucas Ghost has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a right hand that Ghost ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghost also avoids with ease.
Ghost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chandler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ghost has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Ghost on that attempt.
Chris Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler gets a clinch.
Ghost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chandler prevents it.
Ghost looking to stall.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Ghost.
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghost shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chandler clinches up against the cage.
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler jabs Ghost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Ghost in a clinch.
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!
Chandler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ghost up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Ghost's head.
Chandler stalling against the cage.
Ghost is trying to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chandler sprawls well. Chandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghost gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghost shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Chandler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Ghost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghost.
Chandler darts in and clinches Ghost up against the cage.
Ghost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Ghost.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler works over Ghost's head and body with a nice combination.
Ghost walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Ghost is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost gets tackled into the cage by Chandler. Chandler maintains the clinch.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Ghost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghost has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler breaks the clinch.
Ghost wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Lucas Ghost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler works Ghost's body with a nice hook.
Chris Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooh!!! Chandler has knocked Ghost down with a huge combo! Chandler steps away and waves a wobbly Ghost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Ghost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucas Ghost's cut is getting worse.
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!
Ghost wants to clinch but Chandler slips to the side
and Chandler counters with a crisp right that sends Ghost to the canvas! Chandler follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Chandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Chandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Chaweese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Chaweese!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaweese gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Chaweese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaweese drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaweese jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaweese is looking to pass into half guard but Adams pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Adams is in guard.
Chaweese keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams has gone for a leg lock! Chaweese slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adams's guard.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaweese is one step ahead there.
Chaweese stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chaweese advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaweese prevents Adams from getting the reversal.
Chaweese looking to isolate an arm here. Adams doesn't see it coming and as Chaweese extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Chaweese!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Chaweese!
Post fight, Cody Chaweese stared into the camera and said 'Thank coaches, training partners @ Pitbull.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spank Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
265 lbs
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21
255 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spank Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryce Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azz closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Azz pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azz shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Azz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunter keeps Azz at a distance using the push kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hunter. No joy for Azz on that attempt.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Hunter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunter gets a clinch.
Azz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Azz is breathing heavily.
Hunter working Azz over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Spank Azz has been cut.
Hunter lands a knee to the head.
Hunter lands a knee to the head.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Hunter scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azz's face.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
Hunter stops a takedown attempt from Azz.
Hunter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Azz wants a takedown but no success here.
Azz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Azz takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Hunter lands a knee to the body.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Hunter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azz avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Azz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Azz looking to slow down the pace here.
Azz goes for a takedown attempt but Hunter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunter!
Azz looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Azz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Azz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Azz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Azz circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azz misses with a takedown attempt - Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Azz is avoiding it.
Azz tries for a takedown but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryce Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Azz circles away.
Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
Azz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azz's face.
Azz takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Azz jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Azz around his waist. Azz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Azz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a knee to the head.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azz misses with a knee strike.
Azz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Azz is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
Azz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azz jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Azz around his waist. Azz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azz tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spank Azz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
Azz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azz closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Azz pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter forces Azz back against the cage and clinches.
Bryce Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azz's face.
Hunter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunter lands a good knee to the midsection. Azz won't want to take too many of those.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Azz backwards.
Azz is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a knee strike.
Hunter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Azz is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Azz is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Azz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunter misses with a knee to the head.
Azz just leaning against Hunter, taking a breather.
Hunter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azz blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azz looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azz can't get the takedown.
Hunter lands a knee to the head.
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azz is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but Azz blocks with his arms.
Azz is looking to control Hunter's arms but Hunter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azz has his back to the cage.
Hunter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azz throws a head punch that misses.
Azz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Azz.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but Azz blocks with his arms.
Azz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azz's face.
Hunter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azz is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Azz into the cage.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azz's face.
Azz trying to control the position but instead, Hunter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azz into the cage.
Hunter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Azz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Azz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Azz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Azz postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow.
Azz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Azz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azz connects with a couple of short punches.
Azz throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azz working some strikes from top position.
Azz landing with the ground and pound.
Azz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryce Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spank Azz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Azz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azz somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Hunter as Azz shoots in.
Azz keeps the fight on the outside.
Azz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
Hunter drives through and clinches with Azz against the cage.
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azz's face.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter lands a knee to the head.
Azz tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azz tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Azz tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunter obliges.
Azz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunter prevents Azz from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azz throws a head punch that misses.
Azz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
Azz is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Azz into the cage.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azz tries to circle away but Hunter has him pinned against the cage.
Azz is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz tries to circle away but Hunter has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Azz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azz fails with a takedown attempt.
Azz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Azz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunter's waist but Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azz off to one side.
Azz swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Azz looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Hunter lands with a slapping head kick.
Azz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Azz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Azz is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Azz circles away.
Azz looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Azz wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Azz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azz.
Azz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spank Azz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryce Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunter 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Hunter!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesc Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Zerkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by Hey, Listen! . Francesc Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
155 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francesc Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Zerkle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerkle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zerkle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zerkle is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well.
Zerkle has hold of Cooper's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cooper seems comfortable defending it but Zerkle has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cooper is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cooper is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zerkle couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Zerkle!
Justin Zerkle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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27
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koira scores with a jab. Kane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koira misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koira blocks a head kick by Kane.
Koira throws out a powerful jab.
Koira checks a leg kick.
Koira checks a leg kick nicely.
Koira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koira throws a big shot that misses.
Koira loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Koira moves into range and clinches up with Kane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Koira blocks the low kick.
Koira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Koira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koira throws out a powerful jab.
Koira connects with a crisp jab.
Kane moves out of range as Koira strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane slips under a jab.
Koira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koira connects with a body shot.
Koira looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koira is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Koira misses its intended target.
Koira throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
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!
Koira misses with a looping left.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Koira moved out of range.
Koira jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Koira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a combination. Koira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koira looks to land a combination. Kane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kane blocks a jab.
Koira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane is rocked!
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Koira.
Kane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koira feints with a jab and clips Kane right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kane is sent crashing into the canvas and Koira leaps in for the kill! Kane tries to get to his feet but Koira is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kane is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karri Koira!
An out of breath Karri Koira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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pop
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