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OFC 231: High Life PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Maure!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Maure gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maure laying and praying for a moment but Hammer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Maure throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hammer to regain full guard.
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maure defending well though.
Hammer trying to control the action but Maure is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maure can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but Maure defending well.
Hammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking to finish with strikes here!
Hammer looking to ground and pound but Maure is blocking nicely.
Hammer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Hammer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammer cracks Maure with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Branson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Branson's choice of entrance music: Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Kyle Branson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dawn Keebals's chin.
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215 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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29
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawn Keebals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Branson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keebals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Keebals is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branson avoids the body shot from Keebals.
Branson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Branson is looking to advance position but Keebals won't allow it.
Branson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keebals to regain full guard.
Branson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keebals's guard.
Branson is working for a kimura but Keebals is defending it quite comfortably.
Branson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keebals sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branson seems to be working for a kimura but Keebals defends the submission attempt.
Keebals is defending against the submission attempts here by Branson.
Keebals is looking to escape.
Branson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keebals sees it coming and defends easily.
Keebals is refusing to be controlled, as Branson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Branson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keebals defending well though.
Branson seems to be looking for submissions.
Branson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keebals is just riding it out for now. Branson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Branson wants to free his trapped foot but Keebals is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keebals doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branson.
Branson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branson is working for a kimura but Keebals is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Branson connects with a nice short shot to Keebals's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keebals doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branson.
Keebals wants to get back to his feet.
Branson wants to take a breather but Keebals is having none of it.
Keebals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Branson.
Branson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Branson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keebals has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branson is trying to work for a kimura but Keebals is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Branson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Branson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keebals was well out of range. Poor timing from Branson.
Keebals looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keebals.
Keebals thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branson closes the distance and clinches.
Keebals wants to get back to striking at distance but Branson won't allow it.
Branson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branson has Keebals pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keebals manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Branson wants to take the fight to the mat but Keebals manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keebals pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Branson back to the cage. Keebals follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Kyle Branson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branson rushes Keebals and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branson jumps guard but Keebals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dawn Keebals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Branson.
Branson swings wildly with an uppercut but Keebals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals wants to break free but Branson has control.
Keebals blocking some punches.
Branson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Branson tries to pull guard but Keebals forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Branson looking for a takedown.
Branson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branson throws a punch but it's blocked by Keebals.
Branson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keebals prevents it.
Keebals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keebals's guard.
Branson wants to control from the top but Keebals keeps moving.
Keebals knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Branson on the ground.
Branson 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.
Keebals is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Branson is controlling him.
Branson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keebals is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branson, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branson looking for a guillotine here but Keebals defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keebals is aware though and is defending well.
Branson has a closed guard, preventing Keebals from standing up.
Branson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keebals manages to get himself to full guard.
Keebals preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keebals is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Branson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keebals looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keebals looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keebals!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branson is looking to regain half guard here but Keebals keeps moving and retains side control.
Branson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keebals in particular looking to stall.
Branson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keebals's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keebals's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keebals is trying to defend against the choke here but Branson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Branson Tightens the hold and Keebals taps out furiously! Branson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Branson!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Branson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr's entrance music is Go Get it. A fine choice. McBain has chosen Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
145 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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31
137 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBain's hands.
A jab from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr misses with the combination.
Sheehan Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBain's calf.
McBain throws a right hand that Sheehan Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheehan Jr also avoids with ease.
McBain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sheehan Jr eats them both and turns towards McBain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sheehan Jr lands a leg kick that knocks McBain off balance momentarily.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehan Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sheehan Jr.
McBain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheehan Jr misses with a double jab
and McBain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McBain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheehan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheehan Jr backwards.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and McBain counters with a left and a right that stings Sheehan Jr.
It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
McBain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sheehan Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Sheehan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBain tried to score with a low kick but Sheehan Jr checks it.
McBain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheehan Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr tries to land a leg kick but McBain saw it coming and moves away.
Sheehan Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheehan Jr catches McBain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Sheehan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sheehan Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheehan Jr misses the shot to the body.
McBain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheehan Jr manages to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and McBain moves out of range easily.
That kick from Sheehan Jr tenderised McBain's leg. McBain is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sheehan Jr feints and then cracks McBain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBain down.
Sheehan Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McBain swinging wildly here.
McBain throws a right and a left that Sheehan Jr avoids nicely.
McBain avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body shot.
Sheehan Jr dodges the punch combination from McBain.
Sheehan Jr misses with a combination
and McBain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain tries to bum rush Sheehan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sheehan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheehan Jr misses with a double jab
and McBain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheehan Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr lands with a right hand.
McBain walks into a straight right hand from Sheehan Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBain lands with a straight right. Sheehan Jr didn't see that one coming.
McBain throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justus Sheehan Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
That's time! Sheehan Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McBain scores with a head kick. Sheehan Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Sheehan Jr finds it's target.
Sheehan Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheehan Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McBain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sheehan Jr can pounce on him.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination that misses
and McBain counters with a left and a right... And another left! Sheehan Jr is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter McBain!
In his post fight interview, Peter McBain gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Kaiser for helping me look so good, and Fury for helping me be strong, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and King Justus for letting me fight here in the OFC!! Thank you!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giovani Castro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovani Castro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Bob. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castro enables Bob to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Castro pushes Bob off and gets back to his feet.
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Bob or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro lands a jab to Bob's midsection.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro scores with a nice head shot.
Castro leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bob gets the takedown into side control.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Bob looking to control but instead Castro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Castro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bob to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro is looking to stand up but Bob isn't so interested in that idea.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob stops Castro from standing up.
Castro pushes Bob off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bob closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castro quickly recovers to half guard.
Bob prevents Castro from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Castro as he works his way to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob prevents Castro from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bob slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Castro wants to stand and escape but Bob is having none of it.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy Bob wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Bob. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Bob will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bob.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bob.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Bob into the cage.
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro gets caught napping as Bob dives in and scores a takedown. Castro manages to retain guard.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but Bob passes into half guard.
Well, if Bob is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to stand up but Castro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castro kicks Bob off and gets back to his feet.
Castro scores with a nice right hand.
Castro lands the left hand.
Bob shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castro but Castro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bob goes for a double leg but Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castro continues to drive forward.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bob wants to get back to striking at distance but Castro won't allow it.
Castro looking to throw knees to the head but Bob is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick.
Bob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Bob goes for a double leg but Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castro continues to drive forward.
Castro presses Bob against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castro gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Castro.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castro avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro cracks Bob with a nice body shot.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castro scores with a knee to the head.
Bob tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giovani Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bob off to one side.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bob.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castro lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bob shoots for a double leg takedown but Castro sprawls well. He's pushed Bob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Bob into the cage.
A short right from Castro.
Bob looking to slow down the pace here.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Giovani Castro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Bob. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castro but Castro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bob crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Castro - the referee stops the clock and Bob gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Castro. Bob manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Castro thumps Bob with a low kick.
Bob moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob misses with a takedown
and Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Castro is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Castro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Bob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Castro scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Castro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bob's calf.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bob.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bob.
Billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Castro.
Castro lands a shoulder strike.
Castro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castro wants to stall.
Bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
Castro lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Castro.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob shoots for a double leg takedown but Castro sprawls well. He's pushed Bob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Castro!
Giovani Castro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace by The Celtic Woman. Alcatraz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Ducky Boys - Break Me. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robbie Alcatraz enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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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
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis defending well as Alcatraz loads up on a big left hand.
Alcatraz throws a combination. Davis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Antonio Davis has been cut.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Alcatraz backpedaling.
Alcatraz scores with a leg kick.
Alcatraz cracks a nice hook into Davis's ribs.
Alcatraz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!
Alcatraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alcatraz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
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!
Alcatraz stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alcatraz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alcatraz lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alcatraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Alcatraz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcatraz lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis digs a good body shot into Alcatraz's ribs.
Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcatraz closes the distance and clinches.
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Alcatraz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the cage.
Alcatraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Alcatraz controls the action.
Davis tries to work over Alcatraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis avoids a wild elbow strike from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alcatraz swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcatraz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davis or not.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
Alcatraz tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcatraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alcatraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcatraz being controlled against the cage.
Alcatraz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcatraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alcatraz.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alcatraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcatraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Alcatraz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Alcatraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Davis.
Alcatraz tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcatraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Alcatraz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcatraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Alcatraz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
Alcatraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Alcatraz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Alcatraz.
Davis avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alcatraz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alcatraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcatraz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcatraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Alcatraz lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alcatraz is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Alcatraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcatraz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alcatraz moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis tests Alcatraz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses with a low kick.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcatraz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcatraz. Alcatraz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcatraz misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis misses with a looping right.
Alcatraz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcatraz is just out of range.
Alcatraz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davis's sensitive parts.
Davis misses with a hook. Alcatraz ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis blocks a jab.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Davis wants to slow Alcatraz down by chopping away at his legs.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alcatraz.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alcatraz's head.
Davis lands with a straight right. Alcatraz didn't see that one coming.
Alcatraz throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Alcatraz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Alcatraz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
Alcatraz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Alcatraz blocks a jab.
Alcatraz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alcatraz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz misses with a body shot.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antonio Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcatraz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Alcatraz's head back.
Davis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alcatraz eats them both and turns towards Davis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A lazy left from Alcatraz finds it's target.
Alcatraz rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Alcatraz.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
Alcatraz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Alcatraz.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alcatraz has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Alcatraz misses with a knee to the head.
Alcatraz scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcatraz misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Alcatraz.
Davis trying to stall but Alcatraz improves his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alcatraz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis avoiding damage as Alcatraz throws knees to the body.
Alcatraz missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alcatraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Alcatraz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alcatraz tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Alcatraz back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Alcatraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis presses Alcatraz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcatraz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Alcatraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcatraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis tries to work over Alcatraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcatraz misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
Davis lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alcatraz as Davis tries to tie him up.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Alcatraz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis digs a right hand into Alcatraz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcatraz's gas tank.
Alcatraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alcatraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcatraz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis lands with an overhand left.
Alcatraz swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Alcatraz throws out a powerful jab.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcatraz.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcatraz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis lunges at Alcatraz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alcatraz's hand.
Davis blocks a jab.
Alcatraz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis stuns Alcatraz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Alcatraz only half commits.
A left lands for Davis.
Davis throws a series of punches but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Davis misses.
Alcatraz misses with a low kick.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Alcatraz's ribs.
Alcatraz avoids the head kick by Davis.
Alcatraz slips under a jab from Davis.
A punch combination from Alcatraz misses.
A punch lands to the side of Alcatraz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davis sizes up Alcatraz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcatraz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcatraz.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Alcatraz throws a body kick that misses.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Alcatraz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcatraz dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcatraz circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis checks a low kick from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Alcatraz connects with a leg kick. Davis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alcatraz throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Davis lands.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcatraz misses with a looping left.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Alcatraz misses with a looping left.
Davis 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.
Davis blocks a head kick by Alcatraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcatraz.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcatraz moves away.
Davis swings for the body but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Alcatraz throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Alcatraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Antonio Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alcatraz staying out of range there.
Alcatraz moves away from the strike by Davis.
Alcatraz tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Alcatraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcatraz ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alcatraz misses with a head kick.
A big left from Alcatraz misses.
Robbie Alcatraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis digs a good body shot into Alcatraz's ribs.
Alcatraz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alcatraz on the side of the head.
Alcatraz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alcatraz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcatraz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
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!
Alcatraz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alcatraz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alcatraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcatraz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz blocks a head kick by Davis.
Alcatraz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcatraz circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Davis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Antonio Davis thanked The Big Kabosh for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester's entrance music is Ted Nugent - Stranglehold. A fine choice. Fuqua has chosen Prodigy- Diesal Power as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester throws a looping overhand right but Fuqua ducks down to avoid it.
Fuqua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winchester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuqua tries to work over Winchester's front leg with a kick but Winchester checks it.
Winchester keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuqua connects with a high kick.
It looks like Blake Winchester has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuqua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses
enabling Fuqua to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuqua punishes Winchester's body with a nice straight punch.
Winchester looks to land a left hand but Fuqua moved out of range nicely.
Winchester throws a body punch but Fuqua moves out of range.
Fuqua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fuqua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winchester at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Winchester misses
and Fuqua counters with a beautiful punch that sends Winchester to the canvas!
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winchester controls Fuqua momentarily but Fuqua frees himself.
Fuqua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuqua 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.
Fuqua throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuqua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fuqua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winchester 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.
Fuqua scoring with some ground and pound.
Winchester has momentary wrist control but Fuqua slips an elbow through the middle.
Winchester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuqua trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua working some strikes from top position.
Winchester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winchester wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuqua trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.
Winchester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuqua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winchester has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fuqua wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winchester is on top in guard.
Winchester trying to control but Fuqua is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester stopping the sweep attempt from Fuqua.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Fuqua keeps moving.
Fuqua is trying to keep Winchester in close.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Fuqua keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake Winchester.
Fuqua goes for a double leg but Winchester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winchester continues to drive forward.
Fuqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuqua.
Winchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winchester blocks a head kick by Fuqua.
Winchester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winchester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winchester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuqua throws a body punch but Winchester moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Winchester misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winchester scores with a hook.
Frenchy Fuqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuqua throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winchester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuqua is in Winchester's guard.
Fuqua throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frenchy Fuqua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Winchester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuqua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Winchester.
Fuqua lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Fuqua.
Fuqua checks a leg kick.
Fuqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Winchester scoring well with a low kick there.
Winchester misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Winchester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuqua thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Fuqua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fuqua. Those never looked like landing.
Winchester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuqua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuqua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winchester rather than just go for the knockout.
Fuqua throws a head kick that misses.
Winchester is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuqua.
Winchester gets tackled into the cage by Fuqua. Fuqua maintains the clinch.
Winchester keeps control of Fuqua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Winchester blocks a body shot from Fuqua.
Fuqua missing with knees to the body.
Winchester is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuqua has double underhooks.
Fuqua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fuqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuqua sprawls well. Fuqua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winchester is defended easily by Fuqua.
Fuqua fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winchester. That did some damage!
Frenchy Fuqua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winchester misses with a body kick.
Fuqua tries to land a front kick but Winchester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Fuqua does no damage.
Winchester misses with a straight left.
Fuqua throws a series of punches but Winchester moves out of range.
Fuqua wants to clinch.
Winchester takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester ducks right into an uppercut from Fuqua.
Fuqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuqua tries to clinch there but Winchester circles away.
Fuqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuqua doesn't manage to clinch there - Winchester circles away.
Fuqua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winchester counters with a nice leg kick.
Fuqua walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Fuqua lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winchester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuqua.
Fuqua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winchester defends it nicely.
Fuqua throws a body punch but Winchester moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frenchy Fuqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake Winchester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuqua tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Winchester.
A jab from Fuqua misses.
Winchester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winchester is defended easily by Fuqua.
Fuqua tries a head kick but it misses.
Frenchy Fuqua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winchester looks to land a left hand but Fuqua moved out of range nicely.
Winchester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuqua throws a series of punches but Winchester moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Winchester.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuqua but Fuqua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fuqua stuns Winchester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuqua throws a series of punches but Winchester avoids them all with ease.
Fuqua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fuqua shoots in and bounces Winchester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuqua postures up and lands a big shot to Winchester's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuqua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuqua postures up and lands a big shot to Winchester's brow.
Fuqua is working Winchester over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuqua landing some decent shots from guard.
Fuqua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuqua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winchester's guard.
Fuqua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fuqua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frenchy Fuqua has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winchester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuqua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Fuqua from controlling successfully.
Winchester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuqua is aware though and is defending well.
Fuqua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winchester is trying to keep Fuqua in close.
Winchester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winchester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuqua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuqua distracts Winchester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winchester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winchester has momentary wrist control but Fuqua slips an elbow through the middle.
Fuqua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fuqua lands a couple of elbows.
Fuqua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winchester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frenchy Fuqua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuqua with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuqua postures up and lands a big shot to Winchester's brow.
Blake Winchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuqua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winchester's head.
Fuqua trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frenchy Fuqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuqua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenchy Fuqua!
An out of breath Frenchy Fuqua 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes to the cage accompanied by Freaks and Geeks. Kramer has chosen FLOW - Sign as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambino tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambino.
A punch combination from Gambino misses.
Kramer misses with a wild body shot.
Gambino slaps away a takedown attempt from Kramer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kramer throws out the jab.
Kramer throws out a loose jab but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kramer got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gambino presses forward with punches and knees until Kramer stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kramer closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
In his post fight interview, Childish Gambino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vangelis Kokkalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kokkalis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Promises - Nero ft. Skrillex. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vangelis Kokkalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokkalis checks a leg kick.
Steigelmann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kokkalis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steigelmann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kokkalis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Kokkalis keeps it at a distance.
Kokkalis thumps Steigelmann with a low kick.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokkalis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokkalis.
Steigelmann scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokkalis blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann avoids the head kick by Kokkalis.
Kokkalis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kokkalis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokkalis misses the jab.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis avoids it easily.
Kokkalis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steigelmann momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokkalis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokkalis misses with a body shot.
Kokkalis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokkalis.
Kokkalis throws a series of punches but Steigelmann avoids them all with ease.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokkalis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokkalis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokkalis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Steigelmann does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokkalis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kokkalis on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokkalis. That's going to slow Steigelmann down.
Kokkalis thumps Steigelmann with a low kick.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Kokkalis is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steigelmann checks a leg kick.
Kokkalis keeps the fight on the outside.
Steigelmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Kokkalis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steigelmann or not.
Kokkalis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokkalis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steigelmann prevents it.
Steigelmann misses with an elbow strike.
Kokkalis looking to stall.
Steigelmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steigelmann connects with a knee to the head.
Kokkalis is leaning against Steigelmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steigelmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokkalis breaks from the clinch.
Steigelmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokkalis. Kokkalis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kokkalis throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up but Kokkalis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokkalis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokkalis moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Kokkalis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Kokkalis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kokkalis misses with the ground and pound.
Kokkalis working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokkalis trying to control the action but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steigelmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kokkalis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kokkalis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steigelmann's head.
Kokkalis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kokkalis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steigelmann's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kokkalis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vangelis Kokkalis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steigelmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kokkalis throws a head kick but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Kokkalis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokkalis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steigelmann counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kokkalis.
Steigelmann checks the leg kick.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokkalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Kokkalis moves out of range.
Kokkalis misses with a hook.
Steigelmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokkalis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kokkalis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steigelmann pinned against the cage. Steigelmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steigelmann.
Kokkalis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steigelmann pinned against the cage. Steigelmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steigelmann lands a two punch combo.
Kokkalis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis defending well as Steigelmann loads up on a big left hand.
Kokkalis staying out of range there.
Kokkalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Kokkalis looks for the body kick but Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Kokkalis misses with a wild body shot.
Kokkalis shoots in for a double leg but Steigelmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vangelis Kokkalis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokkalis thumps Steigelmann with a low kick.
Kokkalis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann takes a swing at Kokkalis's ribcage but misses.
Kokkalis is looking to wear down Steigelmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokkalis circles away.
Jab from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kokkalis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kokkalis connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lands a jab.
Kokkalis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokkalis wants to slow Steigelmann down by chopping away at his legs.
Kokkalis lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steigelmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kokkalis has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis avoids it easily.
Kokkalis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Kokkalis thuds a left hand into Steigelmann's body.
A jab from Steigelmann finds it's way through Kokkalis's defenses.
Kokkalis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Kokkalis is out of range.
Steigelmann rushes Kokkalis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kokkalis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steigelmann's elbow.
Kokkalis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokkalis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steigelmann backwards.
Kokkalis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steigelmann lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann is trying to stall.
Kokkalis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokkalis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokkalis throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Kokkalis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
A jab from Kokkalis finds it's way through Steigelmann's defenses.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Kokkalis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokkalis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's time! Kokkalis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steigelmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steigelmann.
Kokkalis misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kokkalis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Kokkalis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Kokkalis.
Steigelmann lands with a kick to the temple. Kokkalis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokkalis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steigelmann to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokkalis.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Kokkalis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steigelmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokkalis. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokkalis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kokkalis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steigelmann dodges the punch combination from Kokkalis.
A nice combination there by Steigelmann.
Kokkalis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steigelmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kokkalis, right into the meat.
Kokkalis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steigelmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kokkalis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kokkalis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann tries to clinch there but Kokkalis circles away.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis blocks it.
Steigelmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kokkalis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis avoids it easily.
Steigelmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Kokkalis's leg. Kokkalis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kokkalis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kokkalis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
An inside leg kick lands from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis misses the shot to the body.
Kokkalis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Steigelmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steigelmann misses with a hook
and Kokkalis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis tries to score with a low kick but Steigelmann moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis scores with a body shot.
Kokkalis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steigelmann is able to avoid easily.
Kokkalis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steigelmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steigelmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Kokkalis.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Kokkalis misses with a straight left.
Kokkalis cracks Steigelmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis cracks Steigelmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokkalis punishes Steigelmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Steigelmann stuffs the takedown.
Kokkalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokkalis swings widly with a right hand
and Steigelmann counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kokkalis throws a hook but Steigelmann blocks it.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Kokkalis is having none of it.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steigelmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kokkalis wants to land a leg kick but Steigelmann is out of range.
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 Vangelis Kokkalis.
I think Kokkalis 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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