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ECFC 7 REIGNS VS COBELLA PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carter Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Longstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballantine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sail- AWOLNation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Ballantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Longstreet!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstreet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Longstreet scores with a hook.
Ballantine ducks right into an uppercut from Longstreet.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longstreet moves away.
Longstreet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballantine on the side of the head.
Ballantine rushes Longstreet and presses him up against the cage.
Longstreet is leaning against Ballantine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longstreet lands with a right to the head.
Ballantine goes for a takedown attempt but Longstreet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Longstreet misses with a two punch combination.
Longstreet lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballantine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ballantine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longstreet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballantine.
Sloppy strikes from Ballantine. Those never looked like landing.
Longstreet thuds a left hand into Ballantine's body.
Longstreet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ballantine is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longstreet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longstreet connects with a looping right hand.
Longstreet lands a slapping body shot.
Ballantine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballantine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longstreet with a nice cross.
It looks like Carter Ballantine has been cut.
Longstreet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballantine's head.
Ballantine is rocked!
Ballantine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Ballantine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh!!! Longstreet has knocked Ballantine down with a huge combo! Longstreet steps away and waves a wobbly Ballantine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longstreet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longstreet scores with a nice head shot.
Longstreet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballantine at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longstreet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ballantine back to the cage. Longstreet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Longstreet lands a right hook to the body.
Ballantine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longstreet cracks Ballantine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Longstreet has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ballantine to stand back up!
Longstreet connects with a body shot that sends Ballantine's belly button to the back.
Ballantine loses concentration momentarily and Longstreet pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ballantine crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Longstreet finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christopher Longstreet!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). The key to victory for Adrik Vasilev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasilev throws a jab when Theodoreau was well out of range.
Theodoreau slips a jab and a cross from Vasilev.
Vasilev has closed the distance and engaged Theodoreau in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a good knee to the midsection. Theodoreau won't want to take too many of those.
Theodoreau looks winded!
Vasilev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vasilev.
Vasilev connects with a knee to the head.
Vasilev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Theodoreau blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasilev works on Theodoreau's body with a couple of short punches.
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Vasilev misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev tries to clinch up.
Vasilev lands a glancing blow to the side of Theodoreau's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vasilev misses with a wild combination.
Theodoreau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vasilev misses with the combination.
Vasilev closes the distance and clinches.
Theodoreau manages to break the clinch.
Theodoreau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Theodoreau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilev 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodoreau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasilev to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasilev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theodoreau is defending well for now.
Vasilev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasilev connects with a knee to the head.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasilev lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Vasilev as the two fighters clinch.
Theodoreau avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasilev.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
Vasilev scores a nice knee to the body.
Vasilev working Theodoreau over with knees to the body.
Vasilev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vasilev.
Theodoreau avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Theodoreau takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev works on Theodoreau's body with a couple of short punches.
Theodoreau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasilev digs a right hand underneath Theodoreau's ribcage. Theodoreau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasilev scores a nice knee to the body.
Vasilev is working Theodoreau over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vasilev.
Vasilev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vasilev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Vasilev.
Theodoreau takes a shot to the head.
Vasilev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theodoreau backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Vasilev.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasilev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vasilev duly obliges.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev throws a series of punches but Theodoreau avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev throws a combination. Theodoreau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vasilev connects with a nice looking jab.
Theodoreau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Theodoreau is rocked!
Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Theodoreau at a distance.
Theodoreau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Theodoreau is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasilev finish him?
Vasilev scores with a jab.
Vasilev Rushes Theodoreau and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Theodoreau is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vasilev Piles on the pressure and Theodoreau crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Lindsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsay misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Lindsay catches Ortiz right on the button with a cross.
Lindsay shoots in and gets a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lindsay forces his way into half guard.
Lindsay passes to full mount!
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lindsay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lindsay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lindsay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lindsay landing strikes from the mount and Ortiz is in trouble!
Lindsay quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lindsay but it's paid off an Ortiz is forced to tap! Nice work by Lindsay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lionel Lindsay!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lionel Lindsay waved his t-shirt featuring REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bondurant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondurant tests Mcgregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgregor looks to clinch
and Bondurant counters with a two punch combo.
Bondurant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bondurant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bondurant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Mcgregor misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bondurant 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.
Bondurant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcgregor.
Bondurant blocks an uppercut.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Bondurant.
Mcgregor working hard to break the clinch.
Bondurant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcgregor is keeping busy.
Bondurant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgregor blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor working hard to break the clinch.
Bondurant has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bondurant lands a takedown into guard.
Bondurant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bondurant passes into half guard.
Bondurant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgregor is trying to stand up here but Bondurant is controlling him well.
Bondurant content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant throwing shots but Mcgregor is blocking nicely.
Mcgregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bondurant throwing shots but Mcgregor is blocking nicely.
Bondurant controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bondurant seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mcgregor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Forrest Bondurant!
An out of breath Forrest Bondurant 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Blye is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Blye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Baxter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Blye! Oh, that's hurt him - Baxter falls to the canvas and Blye follows him into side control.
Baxter is rocked!
Blye remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Blye finish him?
Baxter parries the strikes from Blye easily there. Blye is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baxter to escape.
Blye sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baxter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Baxter seems to have recovered his senses.
Baxter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baxter to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter can't do much from the bottom here.
Blye tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blye has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baxter!
Blye is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baxter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blye postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Baxter badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Blye around the waist but Blye pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Blye is the winner by TKO! Blye jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Blye!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Micheal Jackson beat it. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
and Pierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well.
Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Oliveira to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pierre postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierre cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierre stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierre stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Pierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira seems keen to control Pierre's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jay Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Oliveira.
Pierre looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Pierre.
Oliveira's coach down at Pitbull MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oliveira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jay Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pierre is in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira looking to score a takedown here. Pierre is defending well but Oliveira drives through and ends up in Pierre's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira laying and praying for a moment but Pierre takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pierre tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Jay Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierre is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierre avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pierre gets full guard.
Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Pierre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira is trying to keep Pierre in close.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Pierre 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.
Oliveira wants to control but Pierre passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pierre wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Pierre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliveira counters with a left and a right that stings Pierre.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierre misses with a body shot.
Pierre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierre is on top in guard.
Pierre advances position into side control!
Pierre working the strikes but Oliveira uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Pierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
Pierre is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Pierre misses with a head shot. Oliveira uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Pierre working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Pierre has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oliveira escapes and throws Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Oliveira trying to control the position but Pierre is working away.
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Pierre denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oliveira is controlling him well.
Oliveira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roy Oliveira just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierre misses with an uppercut.
Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Oliveira!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is fighting to break Pierre's control of his arms but Pierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pierre wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Pierre 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.
Pierre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oliveira has passed into half guard!
Pierre is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliveira prevents Pierre from standing back up.
Oliveira trying to control from Pierre's half guard. Pierre has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pierre wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pierre dives on top into guard.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pierre trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Pierre had his way with Roy Oliveira in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
Pierre working the ground and pound.
Pierre looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Oliveira is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre looks up at the clock and then as Oliveira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pierre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oliveira is rocked!
Pierre lands some shots froms side control.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Pierre finish him?
Pierre lands a few punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Pierre! That's hurt Oliveira! Will he recover? Pierre fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Pierre!
Jay Pierre retains his welterweight title!
Jay Pierre took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Nickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loblaw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bob Loblaw Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Loblaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Nickles!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loblaw slips under a jab from Nickles.
Loblaw with a jab.
Nickles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loblaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loblaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Loblaw misses.
Nickles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickles throws a series of punches but Loblaw moves out of range.
Loblaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loblaw misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nickles counter with a right hand.
Loblaw lands a body shot.
Nickles looks to throw the jab but Loblaw is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickles tests Loblaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickles throws the left hand but Loblaw avoids the punch easily.
Loblaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickles sprawls well initially but Loblaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loblaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loblaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nickles's head.
Loblaw trying to control the action but Nickles is working from the bottom.
Nickles is looking for a sweep. Loblaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickles wants to control but Loblaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nickles to regain full guard.
Loblaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nickles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nickles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loblaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Loblaw 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.
Nickles throws a strike but Loblaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickles seems keen to control Loblaw's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loblaw is one step ahead there.
Nickles looking to control.
Loblaw stopping the sweep attempt from Nickles.
Nickles is trying to keep Loblaw in close.
Nickles keeping moving, preventing Loblaw from controlling successfully.
Loblaw won't allow Nickles to sweep him here.
Loblaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nickles controls Loblaw momentarily but Loblaw frees himself.
Loblaw preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickles shoots in for a takedown but Loblaw shows good takedown defense.
Nickles has a takedown stuffed.
Bob Loblaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Nickles.
Loblaw explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Loblaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loblaw somewhat.
Nickles tests Loblaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loblaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Bob Loblaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loblaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loblaw looks to land a body kick but Nickles moved away.
Nickles walks into a jab.
Loblaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bob Loblaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickles just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loblaw.
Nickles digs a good body shot into Loblaw's ribs.
Loblaw misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loblaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Loblaw.
A jab from Loblaw misses.
Loblaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickles misses with a takedown attempt - Loblaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loblaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nickles is refusing to be controlled, as Loblaw sits in half guard.
Loblaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loblaw controlling the action here.
Loblaw thows a huge punch but Nickles dodges it nicely.
Nickles is looking to control Loblaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickles avoid being mounted?
Nickles wants to get back to his feet.
Bob Loblaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loblaw.
Nickles is refusing to be controlled, as Loblaw sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loblaw throws a right hand that Nickles ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickles also avoids with ease.
Nickles lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Loblaw misses.
Nickles checks a low kick from Loblaw.
Loblaw tries to clinch but Nickles is having none of it.
Nickles throws a push kick but Loblaw slaps the foot to one side.
Loblaw misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loblaw is defended easily by Nickles.
Nice body punch from Nickles.
Nickles scores with the left hand. Loblaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Nickles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loblaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickles.
Nickles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickles wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickles. Loblaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loblaw.
Nickles throws a wild body kick that Loblaw sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw gets caught napping as Nickles dives in and scores a takedown. Loblaw manages to retain guard.
Nickles is looking to work some ground and pound but Loblaw has wrist control.
Nickles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loblaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loblaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickles tries to free his leg and advance position but Loblaw is retaining full guard.
Loblaw 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.
Nickles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickles throwing strikes from guard but Loblaw blocks nicely.
Loblaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickles's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loblaw postures up in Nickles's guard and throws a big left but Nickles blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Loblaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Loblaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Loblaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loblaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loblaw throws a strike but Nickles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nickles trying to control the position from guard on top but Loblaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loblaw is trying to control the position but Nickles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loblaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loblaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickles's guard.
Loblaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickles managing to control the position.
Nickles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loblaw content to stall in guard here.
Loblaw preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loblaw wants to control from the top but Nickles keeps moving.
Nickles is trying to keep Loblaw in close.
Loblaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickles is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Loblaw.
Nickles throws out a loose jab but Loblaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loblaw misses with a low kick as Nickles jumps back.
Loblaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickles throws a poor cross that misses
and Loblaw counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Loblaw's best efforts.
Nickles tries to roll over but Loblaw keeps him under control.
Nickles is trying to control but can't.
Nickles is looking for a sweep. Loblaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickles is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Loblaw seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nickles felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nickles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loblaw.
Loblaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nickles's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loblaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickles sprawls well. He's pushed Loblaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nickles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loblaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loblaw wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Loblaw. No joy for Nickles on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loblaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Loblaw clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nickles throws a looping overhand right but Loblaw ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Nickles.
Nickles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loblaw.
Nickles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loblaw lands a nice hook to Nickles's body. Nickles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loblaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Loblaw.
Loblaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loblaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loblaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickles backwards.
Loblaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickles can do to turn this around?
Loblaw slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Loblaw for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nickles throws a punch but it's blocked by Loblaw.
Loblaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickles backwards.
Loblaw can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Loblaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loblaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loblaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nickles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nickles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loblaw.
Loblaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loblaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickles swings wildly with an uppercut but Loblaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loblaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loblaw can't get the takedown.
Loblaw wants to break free but Nickles has control.
Loblaw tries to work over Nickles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickles swings wildly with an uppercut but Loblaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loblaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loblaw can't find room to land a body shot as Nickles controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loblaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickles backwards.
Nickles throws a punch but it's blocked by Loblaw.
Nickles throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Nickles.
Loblaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nickles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nickles works the jab nicely.
Nickles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw with a jab.
Nickles lands with a shot to the body.
Nickles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loblaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loblaw looking to pass the guard.
Loblaw postures up in Nickles's guard and throws a big left but Nickles blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loblaw throws a strike but Nickles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nickles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nickles with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bob Loblaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Loblaw closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nickles's guard.
Loblaw prevents Nickles from getting back to his feet.
Nickles managing to control the position.
Loblaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loblaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loblaw is pushing down on Nickles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickles is fighting to maintain full guard but Loblaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loblaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loblaw throwing strikes but Nickles bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Nickles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loblaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickles's guard.
Loblaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickles is keeping the position for now.
Nathan Nickles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickles seems keen to control Loblaw's posture.
Loblaw wants to pass the guard but Nickles is keeping the position.
Nickles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loblaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loblaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loblaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loblaw is one step ahead there.
Nickles wants to stand and escape but Loblaw is having none of it.
Loblaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loblaw avoids the body shot from Nickles.
Loblaw misses with a leg kick.
Loblaw throws a low kick, looking for Nickles's leg but Nickles calmly moves out of range.
Loblaw throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loblaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickles lands a jab-cross combination.
Loblaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loblaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickles's waist but Nickles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loblaw off to one side.
A punch combination from Loblaw misses.
Nickles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loblaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Loblaw.
Nickles misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Loblaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loblaw, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Loblaw!
Bob Loblaw retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Bob Loblaw 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Reigns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Cobella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Reigns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ace Cobella!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobella was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Reigns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobella has a takedown stuffed.
Cobella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Reigns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobella throws out a powerful jab.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobella ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Cobella gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reigns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Cobella moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a double jab
and Cobella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobella, as that shot connected.
Ronald Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella throws a series of punches but Reigns avoids them all with ease.
Cobella doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Cobella moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobella moves to clinch but Reigns breaks away
and Reigns counters with a two punch combo.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobella pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns wants to break free but Cobella has control.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reigns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reigns wants to break free but Cobella has control.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobella lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Cobella keeps control of Reigns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Cobella is controlling the position.
Cobella lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns is trying to break the clinch but Cobella has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobella.
Reigns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobella pushes Reigns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobella changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reigns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronald Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Cobella.
Cobella moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reigns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobella.
Cobella gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Cobella is controlling the position.
Cobella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Reigns.
Nice takedown defense from Reigns. No joy for Cobella on that attempt.
Reigns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cobella counter with a right hand.
Cobella tries to clinch up.
Cobella dodges the punch combination from Reigns.
Reigns tries to bum rush Cobella with a series of wild strikes but Cobella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobella scores with a sloppy right hand. Reigns should have avoided that one.
Cobella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ace Cobella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobella works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella slips a jab and a cross from Reigns.
Cobella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reigns is fending him off so far but Cobella persists. Nope, Reigns circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobella shoots for a takedown but Reigns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cobella lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobella throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Cobella jabs at Reigns's body.
Reigns throws a right and a left that Cobella avoids nicely.
Reigns throws a jab when Cobella was well out of range.
Cobella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobella defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Cobella misses with a body shot
and Reigns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reigns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobella holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cobella looking for a takedown.
Cobella avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Cobella dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cobella rushes Reigns and presses him up against the cage.
Cobella pushes Reigns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reigns is trying to break the clinch but Cobella has him pressed against the cage.
Cobella misses with an elbow strike.
Cobella struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Cobella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobella will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reigns up against the cage.
Reigns is pressed up against the cage. Cobella has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reigns down to the mat. Reigns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronald Reigns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobella connects with a body shot that sends Reigns's belly button to the back.
Cobella fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns tries to bum rush Cobella with a series of wild strikes but Cobella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobella connects with the punch.
A combination from Reigns does no damage.
Reigns slaps away a takedown attempt from Cobella, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ronald Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Cobella.
Cobella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobella darts in trying to clinch
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
Cobella moves to clinch but Reigns breaks away
and Reigns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobella ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reigns misses with a double jab
and Cobella connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and Cobella counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reigns thinking.
Reigns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobella.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobella lands an elbow inside that Reigns shrugs off.
It looks like Ronald Reigns has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Cobella is controlling the position.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reigns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reigns is trying to break the clinch but Cobella has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobella drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reigns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cobella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reigns.
Cobella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reigns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobella, as that shot connected.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobella.
A punch combination from Reigns misses.
Cobella walks into a stiff left hand from Reigns.
Ronald Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobella lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Cobella ducks down to avoid it.
Cobella just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ace Cobella has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobella cracks Reigns with a good jab.
Cobella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reigns's waist but Reigns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cobella off to one side.
Reigns misses with a hook
and Cobella counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobella is looking to clinch.
Cobella pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobella tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobella throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reignss head.
Reigns working hard to break the clinch.
Cobella throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Cobella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Reigns misses with a wild combination.
Cobella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Cobella moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.
Cobella doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reigns throws a hook but Cobella avoids it easily.
Reigns stuffs the takedown attempt from Cobella. Cobella gets slowly back to his feet.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobella.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reigns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reigns.
Cobella lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobella goes for a double leg but Reigns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reigns continues to drive forward.
Ronald Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Cobella.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobella lands a right hand.
Cobella's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobella uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reigns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobella tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobella tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reigns misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cobella.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cobella to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobella doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reigns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns works Cobella's body with a nice hook.
Cobella tries to clinch up.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Cobella moves away and avoids it.
Cobella connects with a right hand. Reigns shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobella takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reigns swings widly with a right hand
and Cobella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobella misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Cobella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reigns as he jumps to the side.
Cobella shoots in but no luck this time.
Cobella wants to clinch.
Reigns misses with an uppercut. Cobella saw that one coming.
Cobella shoots in and bounces Reigns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cobella forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cobella decides to stand and escape the position.
A combination from Cobella does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Cobella.
Reigns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobella is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ronald Reigns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cobella dives in for a single leg takedown but Reigns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reigns can't break the clinch.
Ace Cobella seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reigns smiles and moves away.
Cobella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobella was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Cobella slips a jab from Reigns.
Cobella connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reigns's hands.
Reigns swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobella staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Reigns. No joy for Cobella on that attempt.
Ronald Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Cobella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobella lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reigns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reigns avoids the elbow strike from Cobella, against the cage.
Cobella has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reigns after a bit of a struggle.
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Cobella shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reigns sprawls well. Reigns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobella gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobella throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobella looks for a takedown but Reigns sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Cobella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobella misses with a takedown attempt - Reigns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobella misses with a straight right.
Cobella looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Cobella clinches.
Reigns working hard to break the clinch.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobella keeps control of Reigns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobella escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobella tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobella moves away.
Cobella showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a wild combination.
Cobella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reigns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cobella shoots in looking for a takedown. Reigns tries to sprawl out of it but Cobella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reigns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reigns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Reigns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reigns swinging wildly here.
Reigns swings for the body but Cobella moves out of range.
Cobella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reigns eats them both and turns towards Cobella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobella throws a sloppy head kick and Reigns moves out of range easily.
Cobella tries for a takedown but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobella is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cobella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Reigns had his way with Ace Cobella in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cobella darts in trying to clinch
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Cobella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobella manages to avoid it.
Reigns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobella dives in for a single leg takedown but Reigns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cobella lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobella changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reigns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronald Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Cobella.
Cobella is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reigns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reigns throws a right hand that Cobella ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobella also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobella blocks a jab.
Cobella shoots in but Reigns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cobella slips a jab and a cross from Reigns.
Reigns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobella blocks a jab.
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Cobella. Cobella maintains the clinch.
Cobella misses with the head strike.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobella scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobella breaks the clinch.
Cobella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobella moves into the clinch successfully.
Reigns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobella looking for a takedown.
Reigns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reigns is trying to break the clinch but Cobella has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns takes a swing at Cobella's ribcage but misses.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobella was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobella lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobella.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reigns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cobella.
No joy there for Cobella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobella moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Cobella cracks Reigns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobella is looking to clinch.
Cobella moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.
Cobella shoots for a double leg takedown but Reigns sprawls well. He's pushed Cobella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobella is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
Reigns lands a jab-cross combination.
Cobella closes the distance but Reigns moves to the side
and Reigns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Reigns misses.
No joy there for Reigns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reigns as he jumps to the side.
Cobella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Reigns throws the left hand but Cobella avoids the punch easily.
Reigns stuffs the takedown attempt from Cobella. Cobella gets slowly back to his feet.
Reigns tries to bum rush Cobella with a series of wild strikes but Cobella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobella shoots in for a takedown but Reigns shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reigns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Reigns!
Ronald Reigns retains his light heavyweight title!
Ronald Reigns managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
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