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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Tremblay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Boucher
vs
Tremblay

225 cm
19
300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boucher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tremblay is trying to maintain the position but Boucher is very close to passing his half guard.
Boucher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Boucher is looking for a kimura here.
Boucher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher stops Tremblay from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tremblay's head.
Tremblay is trying to stand up here but Boucher is controlling him well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tremblay tries for a takedown but Boucher circles away easily

and Boucher counters with a shoot takedown. Tremblay fights it but they end up in guard.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Tremblay is keeping the position.

Boucher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tremblay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boucher, into his guard.

Tremblay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tremblay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Boucher 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.
Boucher is adopting a defensive guard.
Tremblay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boucher trying to control the position here.
Boucher continues to stall.
Boucher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tremblay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tremblay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boucher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tremblay, into his guard.

Boucher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tremblay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boucher stops Tremblay from standing up.
Boucher slips nicely into half guard.
Boucher trying to pass the guard but Tremblay defending well.
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Tremblay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boucher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Boucher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boucher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tremblay defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tremblay!
Boucher dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Boucher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tremblay shoots for a double leg takedown but Boucher sprawls well. He's pushed Tremblay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tremblay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Boucher counters with a takedown into side control.

Boucher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boucher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boucher working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Boucher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Boucher tries for a kimura but Tremblay is defending well.

Boucher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay wants to get back to his feet but Boucher drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boucher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Boucher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boucher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tremblay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tremblay wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boucher tries to advance to mount but Tremblay denies him.

Boucher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tremblay keeps working.
Boucher working the strikes but Tremblay uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boucher slows the pace down in half guard.
Boucher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tremblay defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tremblay wants to control but Boucher is keeping busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tremblay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boucher avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tremblay.
Boucher misses with the combination.
Tremblay dives in and grabs Boucher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boucher pushes down on Tremblay's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Boucher counters by clinching up.

Boucher has picked Tremblay up - he's going for a ride! Boucher dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Boucher 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. This is the final round!

Boucher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tremblay pushes Boucher off looking to stand but Boucher dives back in and keeps control.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tremblay keeps working.

Boucher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tremblay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boucher.
Tremblay pushes Boucher off looking to stand but Boucher dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boucher.
Boucher is thwarting Tremblay's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boucher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boucher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tremblay somewhat.
Boucher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tremblay throws a leg kick

and Boucher counters with a shoot takedown. Tremblay fights it but they end up in guard.
Boucher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tremblay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boucher.
Kevin Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tremblay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boucher.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Tremblay is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher is working Tremblay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremblay can do to turn this around?
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Tremblay is keeping the position.
Boucher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boucher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Boucher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tremblay!
Boucher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boucher in side control, throwing shots but Tremblay defends.
Boucher sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tremblay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boucher trying to control the position but Tremblay is working away.
Tremblay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boucher controlling the position from side mount.
Tremblay trying his best to control but Boucher has mounted him.

That's four 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.
Boucher landing strikes from the mount.

Boucher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tremblay has worked his arm free - good work by Tremblay!
Boucher tries to score with some ground and pound. Tremblay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boucher lands a decent elbow from side control.

Boucher is trying to get an arm triangle but Tremblay is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremblay being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Boucher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boucher 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Boucher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fedotov
vs
Guy

162 cm
29
137 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

178 cm
27
115 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Guy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Guy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fedotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy defending well as Fedotov loads up on a big left hand.

Fedotov feints and as Guy raises his hands in defense, Fedotov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fedotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedotov passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fedotov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Fedotov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fedotov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fedotov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Guy's thigh. Guy counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fedotov stops Guy from standing up.
Fedotov is looking to pass into half guard but Guy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Guy is in guard.

Fedotov working a defensive guard here.
Fedotov is pulling down on Guy's head. It's preventing any offense from Guy, at least for the moment.
Fedotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fedotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fedotov wants to sweep but no luck.

Fedotov looking for subs off his back but Guy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fedotov wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedotov looking for submissions off his back.

Fedotov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fedotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Guy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.

Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Fedotov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guy to the ground. Fedotov is now in Guy's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fedotov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fedotov won't allow Guy to get back to his feet.
Fedotov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is working hard here to advance position.
Fedotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fedotov wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fedotov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fedotov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy wants to clinch.
Fedotov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fedotov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Guy lands with a slapping head kick.
Fedotov throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fedotov looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Fedotov drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedotov.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov slips nicely into half guard.
Fedotov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fedotov trying to advance position but Guy counters by regaining guard.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Fedotov from controlling successfully.
Fedotov looking to pass the guard.
Guy is wriggling around but Fedotov manages to pass to half guard.

That's two 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.
Fedotov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fedotov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Guy reverses the position - he's now on top in Fedotov's guard.
Fedotov trying to control the position.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking to pass into half guard but Guy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Guy is in guard.

Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Fedotov.

Fedotov working for submissions but it's allowed Guy to get to half guard.
Fedotov tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.

Fedotov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vyacheslav Fedotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fedotov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Guy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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.
Guy tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Fedotov is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sly Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fedotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedotov.
Sly Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy slips under a jab.
Guy throws a counter combo.
Fedotov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedotov throws out a leg kick but Guy moves out of range and Fedotov only half commits.
Fedotov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGuy.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fedotov's calf.
Fedotov throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Fedotov throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Guy fakes the leg kick and cracks Fedotov in the body.
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedotov throws out the jab.
Guy blocks a leg kick.
Guy throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Fedotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy walks into a straight right hand from Fedotov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guy tries to clinch up but Fedotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedotov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Fedotov. Those never looked like landing.
Fedotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guy swings for the body but Fedotov moves out of range.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy moves away from the strike by Fedotov.
Fedotov connects with a crisp jab.
Fedotov misses with a looping left.
Fedotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Fedotov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands a head kick. Fedotov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fedotov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Guy counters with a good, hard body kick but Fedotov shrugs it off.
Fedotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedotov.
Guy avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Guy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy slips under a jab from Fedotov.
Some wild striking there from Fedotov.

Guy takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedotov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedotov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fedotov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Fedotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov is working for takedown but Guy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Guy blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.

Fedotov breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands with a cross.
Fedotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Fedotov throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy swinging wildly here.
Fedotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Fedotov misses.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.
As Fedotov backs off Guy throws a huge counter combo but Fedotov manages to avoid it all.
Fedotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Fedotov avoids the head kick by Guy.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Fedotov pushes him off.
A big left from Fedotov misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedotov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov!
After the big win, Vyacheslav Fedotov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Museum of Monsters & Madmen and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Fort Minor-Remember The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nick Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Silva
vs
Diaz

167 cm
39
146 lbs
19 - 20 - 0

185 cm
32
147 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
GREEN!160

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 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcos Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Diaz.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Silva blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Marcos Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.

Diaz throws Silva to one side and escapes!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab lands there for Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Silva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diaz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silva misses with a hook

and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Diaz works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is controlling Diaz's posture.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.

Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Marcos Silva has been cut.
Diaz lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Diaz sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nick Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gabriel
vs
Cho

178 cm
35
179 lbs
34 - 17 - 2

185 cm
37
183 lbs
32 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
GREEN!160

Steel Penn\'s Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE

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 34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimble Cho!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho misses with a double jab.
Cho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gabriel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cho dodges the punch combination from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel misses with a body shot
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho cracks a nice hook into Gabriel's ribs.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gabriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gabriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gabriel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabriel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cho defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cho! But no joy.
Gabriel lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho lands a jab to Gabriel's midsection.
Cho throws a right and a left that Gabriel avoids nicely.
Cho scores with a nice head shot.
Gabriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cho.
Cho just misses with a punch to the body.
Cho lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Gideon Gabriel has been cut.
Cho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabriel misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabriel.
Gabriel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Gabriel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gabriel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel tries to advance to mount but Cho denies him.
Gabriel misses with the ground and pound.
Gabriel controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabriel scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel working the strikes but Cho uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cho is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gabriel lands strikes from half guard.
Cho is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cho gets full guard.
Gabriel cracks Cho with a solid left hand.
Gabriel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cho seems keen to control Gabriel's posture.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel throwing strikes from guard but Cho blocks nicely.
Cho wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cho has wrist control.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cho pulls Gabriel in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Cho.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cho sprawls and moves away.
Cho throws the left hand but Gabriel avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabriel.
Good leg kick by Gabriel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Gabriel.
Gabriel looks to land a right hand but Cho moved out of range.

Cho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gabriel is looking to pass into half guard but Cho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cho is in guard.

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 Gideon Gabriel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Cho does no damage.
Cho staying out of range there.
Gabriel looks for a takedown but Cho sprawls well.
Gabriel walks into a straight right hand from Cho.
Cho scores with a nice strike.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Cho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gabriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel tries to clinch up.
Gabriel misses with a hook. Cho ducked under it nicely.
Cho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Cho avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Cho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabriel throws a series of strikes that have Cho backpedaling.
That kick from Cho tenderised Gabriel's leg. Gabriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Cho walks into a stiff left hand from Gabriel.
Cho cracks the inside of Gabriel's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gabriel jabs at Cho's body.
Cho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gabriel's sensitive parts.
Cho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabriel manages to avoid it.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Cho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gabriel drops his hands momentarily and Cho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabriel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cho.
Cho lands a head shot.
Cho misses with a hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cho.
Cho tries to land knees in the clinch but Gabriel avoids the damage to the body.

Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cho cracks Gabriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gabriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho avoids the body shot from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a leg kick.
Gabriel thumps Cho with a low kick.
Cho connects with a looping right hand.
Gabriel looks to land a left hand but Cho moved out of range nicely.
Cho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gabriel with a body shot.
Gabriel misses with a combination
and Cho counters with an outside leg kick.
Gabriel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.

Gabriel is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cho. Gabriel shrugs it off though.
Oh Gabriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cho darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Gabriel's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Cho before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimble Cho!
After the big win, Kimble Cho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Xiii
vs
Suti

170 cm
32
158 lbs
24 - 16 - 2

171 cm
28
157 lbs
17 - 11 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suti as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Suti lands.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xiii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Xiii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suti keeps working.
Suti wants to get back to his feet.
Xiii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Xiii working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Suti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xiii's best efforts.
Xiii is looking to pass Suti's guard but actually Suti recovers to full guard.
Xiii throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suti looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.
Suti wants to sweep but no luck.
Xiii trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
Xiii 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.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suti controlling the position.

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.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xiii is fighting to break Suti's control of his arms but Suti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suti throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Suti does no damage.
Xiii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiii misses with a straight left.

Xiii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti trying to control here.
Xiii wants to control but Suti is keeping him busy.
Xiii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suti is doing well to control the position and prevent Xiii from advancing to side control.
Xiii is thwarting Suti's attempts to control the position.
Suti tries to roll over but Xiii keeps him under control.
Xiii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four 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.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suti looking for a sweep. Not yet Suti, not yet.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suti seems keen to control Xiii's posture.
Suti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xiii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suti's head.
Suti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bruize Brothers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suti managing to control the position.
Xiii won't allow Suti to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Suti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xiii throws a big counter combination but Suti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xiii slips under a jab from Suti.
Suti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiii tries to clinch there but Suti circles away.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
Suti throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Suti throws the left hand but Xiii avoids the punch easily.
Suti digs a good hook to Xiii's body.
Suti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Suti.
An inside leg kick from Xiii misses.
Xiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suti tries to avoid it but Xiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suti to the ground. Suti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xiii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suti to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiii throws a hook but Suti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suti swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Suti misses with a combination
and Xiii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiii fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xiii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suti can't do much from the bottom here.
Suti sneaks back into half guard.
Suti trying to control but Xiii postures up.
Xiii throwing shots but Suti is blocking nicely.
Xiii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Xiii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xiii throwing shots but Suti is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throwing shots but Suti is blocking nicely.
Suti is doing well to control the position and prevent Xiii from advancing to side control.
Suti tries to roll over but Xiii keeps him under control.
Suti is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiii trying to control the action but Suti is working from the bottom.
Suti is controlling Xiii's trapped leg to prevent Xiii from advancing to side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Suti shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suti looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
Suti lands with a good body shot.
Suti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown. Suti tries to sprawl out of it but Xiii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xiii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suti can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii wants to control but Suti is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throws an elbow but Suti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Suti is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
Xiii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Suti can't do much from the bottom here.
Suti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xiii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suti's back!
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 Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Xiii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suti momentarily.
Suti throws a hook to the side of Xiii's head but Xiii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiii attempts a counter takedown but Suti avoids it well and moves away.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suti misses the jab.
Xiii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suti connects with a body shot that sends Xiii's belly button to the back.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suti avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Suti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suti.
A quick step to the side and Xiii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Xiii.
Xiii tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Suti 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.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suti is one step ahead there.
Xiii has his hands on Suti's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii trying to control the position.
Xiii looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xiii trying to control but Suti postures up.
Suti is pressing down on Xiii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xiii is holding on for now.
Suti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xiii trying to control here.
Suti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xiii is pulling down on Suti's head to control his posture.
Xiii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Xiii content to stall in guard here.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii wants to pass the guard but Suti is keeping the position.
Suti trying to control the position.
Xiii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xiii scores with a leg kick.
Perseen Suti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiii fails with the takedown.
Xiii misses with a takedown
enabling Suti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti shoots in for a takedown but Xiii shows good takedown defense.
Suti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suti slaps away a takedown attempt from Xiii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xiii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suti tries for a takedown but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiii.
Suti throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Suti off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiii.
Suti throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiii.

Xiii drives through and clinches with Suti against the cage.
Xiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sutis head.
Suti lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perseen Suti.
I think Xiii 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
After the fight, Wedge Xiii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Old Spice Guy Intro. Cook has chosen I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Guy
vs
Cook

189 cm
36
186 lbs
33 - 18 - 2

182 cm
32
181 lbs
23 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook checks a low kick from Guy.
It seemed like Cook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guy moves away from the strike by Cook.
Cook checks the leg kick.
Guy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cook is able to avoid easily.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Guy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy dips to his left and cracks Cook with an uppercut!
Cook throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Guy misses its target.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Guy saw that one coming.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy scores with a hook to the body. Cook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Cook misses.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Guy misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook cracks a nice hook into Guy's ribs.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cook is out of range and Guy settles back down.
Cook shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been informed that Cook has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cook's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Cook blocks the low kick.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Cook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guy counters with a nice uppercut.

Cook closes the distance and clinches.
Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cook's efforts to push away.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooks head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to break the clinch but can't.
Our sources have told us that Guy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Guy wants to clinch up but Cook keeps it at a distance.
Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guy throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy lands with a cross.
Guy moves away from the strike by Cook.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Cook throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Guy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cook swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
The Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy thows a leg kick but Cook checks it
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook looks to land a body kick but Guy moved away.
Guy scores with a sloppy right hand. Cook should have avoided that one.
Cook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Guy cracks Cook with an open hand slap.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy checks a leg kick.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Guy tries to keep at a distance but Cook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
Guy blocks a body shot from Cook.
Cook has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
Cook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
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 The Guy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Cook misses with a combination
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Cook is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Guy takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook throws a fast counter high kick but Guy manages to duck under it in time.
Cook scores with a decent looking hook.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Guy throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guy digs a good body shot into Cook's ribs.
Cook throws a right and a left that Guy avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cook's sensitive parts.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
Cook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cook's calf.
Guy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guy takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cook misses the jab.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Guy's defenses.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Cook throws the kick towards the body but Guy avoids it.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Cook misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy lands a jab to Cook's midsection.
Cook misses with a lunging right hand
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Guy misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cook in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cook misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guy scores with a shot to the body.
The Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cook looks to land a body kick but Guy moved away.
Guy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Cook is predictable there
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Guy connects with an inside leg kick.
Cook tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
Guy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guy, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Guy connects with a high kick.
Cook misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Guy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Guy circles away.
Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook misses with a straight left.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook scores with a jab. Guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cook in his tracks.
Cook is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Guy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cook wants to clinch.
Cook moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cook chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guy can pounce on him.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cook is defending well for now.
Cook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.

Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Guy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cook doesn't seem phased though.
Cook digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Cook throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Guy throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Cook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cook.
Guy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cook just manages to avoid it.
Cook throws a body kick that misses.
Guy is looking to counter punch.
Cook throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Cook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Cook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Guy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guy. That's going to slow Cook down.
Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cook blocks a low kick nicely.
Dane Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy blocks a head kick by Cook.
Guy throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it.
Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Guy instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage.
Guy lands with a right to the head.

Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guy lands a body shot.
Guy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Guy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy jabs at Cook's body.
Guy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cook throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Cook misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Guy as he connects with a hook.
Cook throws a wild body kick that Guy sees coming a mile off.
Cook misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guy, right into the meat.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy takes one to the chin there.
Guy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guy lands with an overhand left.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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 The Guy.
Well Guy 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Guy!
The Guy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts has chosen Written in the Stars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Basilan
vs
Parts

182 cm
34
181 lbs
34 - 16 - 1

185 cm
38
187 lbs
37 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Parts!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basilan walks into a straight right hand from Parts.
Basilan throws a looping overhand right but Parts ducks down to avoid it.
Basilan with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Basilan.
Basilan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Parts to counter with a crisp jab.
Basilan lands with an uppercut that bounces Parts off the cage and back into range.
Basilan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Basilan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Parts to counter with a crisp jab.
Parts misses the shot to the body.
Basilan throws a looping overhand right but Parts ducks down to avoid it.
Parts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basilan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basilan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Basilan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Basilan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basilan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parts.
Basilan gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Parts counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts just misses with a punch to the body.
Basilan misses with a hook.
Parts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Basilan under the eye.
Basilan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Basilan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parts throws out the jab.
Parts has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Parts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parts.
Parts misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Basilan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Basilan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basilan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Parts.
Basilan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Basilan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Tony Parts has been cut.
Basilan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Felix Basilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts scores with a punch to the head.
Parts throws a hook but Basilan blocks it.
Basilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parts. Parts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Basilan misses with a hook
and Basilan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from Basilan.
Basilan lunges at Parts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parts's hand.
Parts scores with a nice head shot.
Basilan throws a lazy uppercut
and Parts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Basilan ducks under a wild hook from Parts.
Basilan throws a shot from downtown. Parts moves away and avoids it.
Parts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parts throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Felix Basilan has been cut.
Parts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parts throws a hook to the side of Basilan's head but Basilan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Basilan takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Basilan misses the target.
Basilan throws a right hand that Parts ducks under and follows up with a left that Parts also avoids with ease.
Parts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some wild striking there from Basilan.
Basilan blocks a jab.
Parts throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Basilan lands.
Parts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parts scores with a decent looking hook.
Parts slips a jab from Basilan.
A punch combination from Basilan misses.
Parts digs a good body shot into Basilan's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parts catches Basilan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts misses with a body shot.
Basilan misses with a combination
and Parts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basilan misses with a two punch combination.
Basilan connects with a jab.
Basilan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Basilan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Basilan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parts throws a body punch but Basilan moves out of range.
Basilan throws a poor cross that misses
and Parts counters with an outside leg kick.
Parts looks to land a right hand but Basilan moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basilan lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basilan.
Parts tries a low kick but Basilan avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Basilan. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Parts will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Parts scores with a head kick.
Basilan misses with a body kick.
Parts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Basilan connects with a jab.
Tony Parts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Basilan's head backwards.
Basilan looks to throw a body kick
and Parts counters with a stiff right hand.
Basilan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basilan.
A big left from Basilan misses.
Parts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Basilan looks to land a combination but Parts avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Basilan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Parts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parts.
Parts throws a solid leg kick but Basilan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parts.
Parts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts connects with a leg kick. Basilan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basilan throws a jab when Parts was well out of range.
Parts throws a low kick, looking for Basilan's leg but Basilan calmly moves out of range.
Basilan attempts a counter takedown but Parts avoids it well and moves away.
Parts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Basilan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Basilan needs to keep his hands up - Parts had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Basilan misses
and Parts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parts misses with a low kick as Basilan jumps back.
Parts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Basilan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Basilan throws out a powerful jab.
Parts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Basilan. That did some damage!
Parts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilan throws a front kick that sends Parts stumbling back into the cage.
Parts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Basilan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parts digs a good hook to Basilan's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parts misses with a straight left.
Basilan tries to bum rush Parts with a series of wild strikes but Parts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilan misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Parts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Basilan swings widly with a right hand
and Parts counters with a left and a right that stings Basilan.
Basilan clobbers Parts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parts staying out of range there.
Basilan blocks a jab.
A big right from Parts misses.
Parts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Basilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parts. Parts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Parts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parts lands with a shot to the body.
Parts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basilan misses with a wild body shot.
Basilan looks to throw the jab but Parts is out of range.
Parts misses with a wild body shot.
Parts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Basilan finds it's way round the side to connect with Parts's head.

That has opened up Tony Parts's cut even more.
Basilan stalks Parts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parts's face. Parts staggers backwards, shaken.
Parts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Basilan throws a series of punches but Parts avoids them all with ease.
Parts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basilan.
Parts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basilan scores with a hook.
Parts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basilan throws a jab when Parts was well out of range.
Parts scores with the left hand. Basilan knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Parts misses the target.
Basilan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parts.
Basilan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Parts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Basilan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basilan blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basilan throws an overhand right that lands on Parts's shoulder, as Parts tries to avoid the shot.
Parts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Basilan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Basilan misses its intended target.
Basilan misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Parts 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Basilan lands a two punch combo.
Parts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Basilan.
Parts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Basilan backs up against the cage.
Basilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Parts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basilan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basilan throws a shot from downtown. Parts moves away and avoids it.
Parts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Basilan scores with a hook.
Basilan blocks a jab.
Parts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parts looks to land a left hand but Basilan moved out of range nicely.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from Basilan.
Parts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts misses with a wild combination.
Basilan misses with a straight right.
Basilan moves out of range of the strikes.
Parts misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Basilan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Basilan throws an off balance right hand
and Parts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Basilan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parts.
Despite the aggression on Parts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Basilan throws a front kick aimed at Parts's knee but Parts avoids it well.
Parts misses with the combination.
Basilan throws the left hand but Parts avoids the punch easily.
Parts throws a right and a left that Basilan avoids nicely.
Parts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Felix Basilan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts moves out of range as Basilan strikes.
Basilan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Basilan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Basilan eats them both and turns towards Parts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basilan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Basilan connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Basilan misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Parts misses the target.
Parts lands an overhand right.
Basilan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Basilan misses with a lunging right hand
and Parts counters with a thumping low kick.
Parts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basilan's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Basilan.
Parts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Parts does it's job there.
Basilan misses with a right hand
and Parts counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Basilan as he connects with a hook.

The cut above Tony Parts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Parts misses with a few strikes there.
Basilan misses with an uppercut
and Parts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basilan misses with a right hand
enabling Parts to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Basilan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Basilan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Parts sprawling to the canvas! Parts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Basilan finish him?!

Parts is rocked!
Basilan throws a shot from downtown. Parts moves away and avoids it.
Parts is still on wobbly legs! Can Basilan finish him?
Basilan needs to keep his hands up - Parts had a free shot at his head there.
Parts seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilan misses the target.
Parts slips under a jab.
Basilan tries to land a front kick but Parts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Basilan misses its intended target.
Basilan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from Basilan.
Basilan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parts counters with a nice body shot.
Basilan misses the jab.
A big right from Parts misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basilan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Parts to counter with a crisp jab.
Parts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Basilan momentarily.
Parts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Basilan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parts scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Parts.
Well Parts 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Parts!
Tony Parts managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio , into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns and Roses - Reckless Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brock
vs
Cowen

190 cm
34
220 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

198 cm
30
215 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

AnonymouS
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Cowen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cowen.
Cowen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cowen defends it nicely.
Cowen swinging wildly here.
Cowen dodges the punch combination from Brock.
Brock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cowen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cowen tests Brock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cowen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cowen throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Brock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brock looks to throw a body kick
and Cowen counters with a nice leg kick.
Cowen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cowen scores with a shot to the body.
Brock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cowen circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cowen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cowen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cowen.
Brock checks a leg kick.
Cowen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brock under the eye.
Cowen tries to bum rush Brock with a series of wild strikes but Brock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock attempts a counter takedown but Cowen avoids it well and moves away.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Cowen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brock.
Cowen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Brock.
Jab from Cowen.
Cowen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Jared Cowen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cowen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cowen scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock lands a really nice looking cross but Cowen seems unphased.
A jab from Cowen finds it's way through Brock's defenses.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Cowen's front leg but catches the back leg as Cowen tries to avoid it.
Brock throws a shot from downtown. Cowen moves away and avoids it.
Brock moves away from the strike by Cowen.
Cowen misses with a hook.
Brock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cowen.
Brock throws a head kick that misses
and Cowen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cowen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Cowen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowen.
Brock feinted with a counter takedown.
Cowen cracks a nice hook into Brock's ribs.
Cowen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Cowen's front leg but catches the back leg as Cowen tries to avoid it.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cowen checks it well.
Cowen throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cowen circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Cowen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cowen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowen throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Cowen connects with a looping right hand.
Cowen throws an off balance right hand

so Brock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brock trying to control but Cowen is working from the bottom.
Brock throws a big right hand that misses.
Brock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cowen controls Brock momentarily but Brock frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws an elbow that misses. Cowen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brock's guard. Nice move by Cowen!

Brock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cowen.

Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cowen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jared Cowen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cowen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left and a right from Cowen both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Cowen throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Brock lands the left hand.
Brock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cowen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cowen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Cowen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brock walks into a straight right hand from Cowen.
Cowen misses with a double jab.
Cowen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cowen throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Cowen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brock scores with a body shot.
Cowen throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.

Brock feints and as Cowen raises his hands in defense, Brock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cowen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brock presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brock breaks the clinch.
Brock lands a nice hook to Cowen's body. Cowen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cowen's waist but Cowen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brock off to one side.
Brock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cowen throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock throws a low kick but Cowen avoids it.
It seemed like Cowen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cowen throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock moves out of range as Cowen strikes.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cowen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cowen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock misses with a hook.
Brock backing away here, and Cowen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cowen if he has to take too many more of those.
Brock jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Brock looking to score a takedown here. Cowen is defending well but Brock drives through and ends up in Cowen's guard.
Cowen keeping full guard, as Brock tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cowen is on top in 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!
Cowen trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Cowen is looking to stand up but Brock won't let him.

Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cowen defends it easily.
Cowen content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock wants to hit a switch here but Cowen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brock there!
Brock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cowen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brock is trying to escape the mount.
Eddie Brock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowen controlling the pace for now.
Cowen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cowen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cowen working Brock over with strikes here.
Cowen looking to control but Brock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brock is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Cowen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Brock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cowen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cowen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brock looks to throw the jab but Cowen is out of range.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Cowen throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
Brock moves out of range as Cowen strikes.
Cowen is looking to score with low kicks.

Brock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cowen trying to control from the bottom.
Brock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cowen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cowen is controlling Brock's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is just content to waste time from the top position. Cowen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brock wants to control from the top but Cowen keeps moving.
Brock is looking to work some ground and pound but Cowen has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brock wants to control from the top but Cowen keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brock tries for a takedown but Cowen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cowen stuns Brock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowen.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Cowen is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock darts in looking for a takedown but Cowen gets double underhooks and turns Brock into the cage.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowen.
The crowd cheers as Brock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowen doesn't seem phased though.
Brock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cowen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brock has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock swings widly with a right hand
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eddie Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cowen lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oooooh!!! Cowen has knocked Brock down with a huge combo! Cowen steps away and waves a wobbly Brock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Brock is rocked!

It looks like Eddie Brock has been cut.
Cowen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Brock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cowen lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Brock - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cowen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jared Cowen!
Jared Cowen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Eddie Brock was interviewed post fight and said 'This is the end of my career...'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Park Jae Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolo Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Fifth Of Beethoven. Manolo Fu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jae Sung
vs
Fu

184 cm
35
198 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

191 cm
29
188 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

SP Ultimate Nutrition
GREEN!160

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Jae Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manolo Fu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu lands a jab to Jae Sung's midsection.
Fu cracks Jae Sung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jae Sung misses with a low kick as Fu jumps back.
Fu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jae Sung takes one on the button.
Fu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jae Sung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jae Sung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jae Sung in his tracks.
Jae Sung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jae Sung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fu looks to land a body kick but Jae Sung moved away.
A big right from Fu misses.
Manolo Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jae Sung throws a right hand that Fu ducks under and follows up with a left that Fu also avoids with ease.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jae Sung lands a leg kick that knocks Fu off balance momentarily.
Fu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Fu is quick to defend against it.
Fu lands with a cross.
Fu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jae Sung misses the shot to the body.
Jae Sung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jae Sung will feel that in the morning.
Jae Sung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fu misses the jab.
Fu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jae Sung on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fu throws a body punch but Jae Sung moves out of range.
Jae Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fu sprawls and moves away.
Jae Sung lands a really nice looking cross but Fu seems unphased.
Fu lands a nice shot that snaps Jae Sung's head back.
Jae Sung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fu throws a hook but Jae Sung blocks it.
Fu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jae Sung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jae Sung lands a nice shot that snaps Fu's head back.
Fu dips to his left and cracks Jae Sung with an uppercut!
Fu missing with a left hand there. Jae Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu throws a lazy uppercut

and Jae Sung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu keeps working.
Fu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jae Sung looking to control but instead Fu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fu is refusing to be controlled, as Jae Sung sits in half guard.
Fu gets back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Jae Sung trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jae Sung attempts a counter takedown but Fu avoids it well and moves away.
Jae Sung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fu pinned against the cage. Fu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That kick from Fu tenderised Jae Sung's leg. Jae Sung is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manolo Fu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jae Sung takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jae Sung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jae Sung misses with a straight left.
Fu misses the shot to the body.
Fu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jae Sung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fu scores with a nice body kick.
Fu scores with the left hand. Jae Sung knows he should have avoided that one.
Jae Sung drops his hands momentarily and Fu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fu pushes Jae Sung away with a front kick.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jae Sung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jae Sung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jae Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fu sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jae Sung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jae Sung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jae Sung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fu tries to avoid it but Jae Sung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fu to the ground. Fu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jae Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manolo Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jae Sung moves away from the strike by Fu.
Fu swats away the attempt to clinch by Jae Sung.
Fu thuds a left hand into Jae Sung's body.
Fu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jae Sung.
Jae Sung blocks a low kick nicely.
Jae Sung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fu throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Fu misses

and Jae Sung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fu won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jae Sung is keen to just control but Fu is a slippery customer.
Fu has his hands clasped together around Jae Sung's back. He's all about the action.

Fu is defending against the submission attempts here by Jae Sung.
Fu wants to improve his position but Jae Sung is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu keeps working.
Fu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fu misses with a low kick as Jae Sung jumps back.

That's four 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.
Jae Sung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Fu - just one landing.
Jae Sung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu but Fu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Fu.
Fu throws a leg kick that misses.
Fu throws a head kick but Jae Sung moves out of range.
Jae Sung attempts a counter takedown but Fu avoids it well and moves away.
Jae Sung staying out of range there.
Jae Sung blocks a leg kick.
Fu takes a swing at Jae Sung's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manolo Fu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Fu misses the target.
Jae Sung blocks a head kick by Fu.
Manolo Fu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu.
Fu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jae Sung moves away.
Jae Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Fu is quick to defend against it.
Jae Sung will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jae Sung connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Fu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Fu.
Fu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jae Sung has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jae Sung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu. Fu obviously looking to wear him down.

Fu tries to sprawl but Jae Sung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jae Sung works his way into full mount!
Jae Sung wants to take his opponent's back but Fu doesn't allow it.
Jae Sung avoids the attempt from Fu to control.
Park Jae Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung looking to control but Fu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jae Sung fails to take his opponent's back.
Fu wants to hold on but Jae Sung pushes him away.
Jae Sung looking to control but Fu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu is looking to improve his position but Jae Sung isn't that keen on the idea.
Fu avoids a strike by Jae Sung and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jae Sung's guard! Fantastic escape!

Jae Sung is looking for a triangle here but Fu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jae Sung can't do much from the bottom here.
Manolo Fu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu is looking to take a break and control but Jae Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jae Sung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manolo Fu.
I've got Fu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolo Fu!
Our winner, Manolo Fu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darius Badolato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badolato's entrance music is Nneka - Heartbeat. A fine choice. Darius Badolato could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brenden Abbott's chin.

Badolato
vs
Abbott

180 cm
36
200 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

179 cm
30
186 lbs
27 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Hellbent

Conquer

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 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Badolato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badolato misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Badolato avoids the head kick by Abbott.

Abbott clinches up against the cage.
Abbott working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Badolato.
A right hook to the body lands for Abbott.
Badolato working aggressively here.
Badolato throws a head punch that misses.
Abbott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badolato misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Abbott.
Badolato is trying to push Abbott away but Abbott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Badolato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Badolato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Darius Badolato has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badolato.
Badolato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbott blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott blocks a body shot from Badolato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badolato misses with some punches.
Badolato gets through Abbott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badolato misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Badolato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badolato looking for a takedown.
Abbott pushes Badolato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badolato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badolato has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Badolato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badolato blocks an uppercut.
Badolato blocks a body shot from Abbott.
Badolato can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott leaning his opponent against the cage.
Abbott controlling the action here for a moment.
Badolato blocks an uppercut.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.

Badolato breaks from the clinch.
Badolato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbott moves out of range as Badolato throws a body kick.

Abbott clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badolato is looking to control Abbott's arms but Abbott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Badolato has his back to the cage.
A short right from Abbott on the inside.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badolato.
Abbott lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abbott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abbott blocks an elbow strike.
Badolato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Badolato.
Abbott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badolato wants to take the fight to the mat but Abbott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Badolato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott can't find room to land a body shot as Badolato controls the action.
Badolato throws a head punch that misses.
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott blocking some punches.
Abbott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badolato has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Badolato tries to work over Abbott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badolato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbott lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Badolato throws an elbow but misses.
Abbott is pressed up against the cage. Badolato has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbott down to the mat. Abbott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott slips under a jab.
Abbott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badolato.
Abbott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badolato momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badolato avoids the head kick by Abbott.
Badolato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Badolato misses with a hook.
Abbott thumps Badolato with a low kick.
Badolato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badolato misses with a body shot.
Abbott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Badolato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Abbott has Badolato up against the cage in a clinch.
Badolato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badolato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Badolato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abbott. Abbott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Badolato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott wants to counter with a clinch but Badolato pushes him away.
Badolato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abbott takes a step back to recover.
Badolato throws a hook to the side of Abbott's head but Abbott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badolato tries to score with a low kick but Abbott moves his leg out of the way.
Badolato sets himself, and Abbott steps forward looking for the clinch! Badolato avoids it this time.
Badolato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Badolato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Badolato is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badolato wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
Abbott tries to get to full guard but Badolato has control of the leg.
Badolato passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Abbott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Badolato content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Abbott gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Badolato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abbott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
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. Badolato connects with a nice short shot to Abbott's temple.
Badolato moves nicely into side control.
Abbott is trying to improve his position.
Abbott is trying to work for a sweep but Badolato has mounted him!
Badolato wants to control the pace but Abbott is squirming around nicely.
Abbott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Badolato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abbott is aware though and is defending well.
Badolato keeping full guard, as Abbott tries to pass.
Abbott is in close to Badolato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Badolato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badolato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Badolato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four 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.
Abbott tries to free his leg and advance position but Badolato is retaining full guard.
Abbott throws a strike but Badolato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Badolato looking to pass the guard.
Abbott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Badolato lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott is trying to hold Badolato in close to prevent damage but Badolato has managed to pass into half guard.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Badolato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato'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.

Abbott looks for the body kick but Badolato saw that one coming.
Badolato tries to counter with a takedown but Abbott is quick to defend against it.
Brenden Abbott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbott catches Badolato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Badolato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badolato throws a leg kick but Abbott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Badolato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbott circles away quickly and effectively.
Badolato blocks a leg kick.
Badolato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abbott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Badolato defending well as Abbott loads up on a big left hand.
Badolato shoots in for a takedown but Abbott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbott misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott doesn't manage to clinch there - Badolato circles away.
Abbott connects with a looping right hand.
Badolato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbott moves away.
Abbott is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Abbott misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott fails to land with a series of punches.
Badolato drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abbott sprawls and moves away.
Abbott blocks the body kick.
Abbott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Abbott - just one landing.
Badolato scores with a jab to the head.
Badolato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Badolato looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbott is just out of range.
Badolato is looking to land body kicks.
Badolato lands with an uppercut that bounces Abbott off the cage and back into range.
Abbott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badolato.
Badolato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badolato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbott was well out of range. Poor timing from Badolato.
Badolato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Badolato looks to land a combination but Abbott avoids it well.
Badolato takes a swing at Abbott's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a leg kick that misses.
Abbott misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badolato.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badolato throws a wild body kick that Abbott sees coming a mile off.
Abbott throws a body punch but Badolato moves out of range.
Badolato feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Badolato. Those never looked like landing.
Brenden Abbott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Badolato misses.
Abbott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badolato throws a nice looking combination but Abbott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badolato misses with an uppercut
and Badolato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abbott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badolato doesn't seem bothered though.
Badolato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Badolato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abbott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abbott.
Nice sprawl there from Abbott as Badolato shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Badolato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badolato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Abbott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Badolato.
Abbott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Badolato swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbott.
Badolato misses with a body shot.
Abbott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badolato is out of range.
Badolato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Badolato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abbott.
Badolato is looking to chop away at Abbott's legs.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badolato missing with a left hand there. Abbott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badolato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abbott jabs Badolato right on the nose. Badolato blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abbott scores with a head kick.
Abbott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Badolato misses its intended target.
Abbott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.
Abbott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Badolato has time to react.
Badolato throws the left hand but Abbott avoids the punch easily.
Badolato catches Abbott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abbott throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Abbott misses with an uppercut. Badolato saw that one coming.
Abbott connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badolato tries to counter with a takedown but Abbott is quick to defend against it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abbott.
Badolato staying out of range there.
Badolato drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abbott sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Abbott misses.
Badolato swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Badolato.
Abbott tries to land a front kick but Badolato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.
Badolato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abbott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badolato misses with a hook
and Abbott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badolato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badolato is out of range.
A good leg kick by Badolato.
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badolato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott thuds a left hand into Badolato's body.
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badolato. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badolato.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Badolato scores with a decent looking hook.
Abbott misses the jab.
Abbott 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.
Abbott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Abbott tries to land a front kick but Badolato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badolato misses with a two punch combination.
Abbott tries to counter by closing the distance.
Abbott wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badolato tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abbott! But no joy.
Badolato with a nice cross.
Abbott misses with a leg kick.
Badolato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott throws a leg kick which misses Badolato's front leg but catches the back leg as Badolato tries to avoid it.

Badolato closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abbott's guard.
Badolato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Badolato trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Abbott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abbott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abbott being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Badolato trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abbott connects with a body shot.
Abbott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abbott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Badolato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Badolato takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato connects with a right hand. Abbott shakes it off.
Badolato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abbott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abbott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abbott lands with a shot to the body.
Badolato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbott counters with a leg kick.
Abbott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Badolato's sensitive parts.
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!
Badolato scores with a nice strike.
Abbott misses with a hook

and Badolato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abbott won't be happy with that.
Badolato working the ground and pound from side control.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Badolato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Darius Badolato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Badolato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abbott can pounce on him.
Badolato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badolato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Badolato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Badolato throws a head kick that misses.
Badolato backing away here, and Abbott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Abbott instigates a clinch.
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brenden Abbott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Badolato misses with the head strike.
Badolato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Badolato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abbott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abbott lands a left hand.
Abbott taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abbott as Badolato tries to tie him up.
Abbott blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott working aggressively here.
Badolato blocks a body shot from Abbott.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badolato misses with an elbow strike.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Abbott.
Badolato lands a shoulder strike.
Abbott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badolato backwards.
Abbott lands with a light punch inside.
Abbott lands a shoulder strike.
Abbott misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Badolato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Badolato wants to get back to striking at distance but Abbott won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badolato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Badolato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badolato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abbott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abbott lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badolato working hard to break the clinch.
Abbott stops a takedown attempt from Badolato.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Abbott pushes Badolato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badolato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Badolato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbott.
Badolato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Badolato is trying to drag Abbott to the mat but Abbott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Badolato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badolato backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badolato misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abbott.
Abbott is leaning against Badolato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badolato blocking some punches.
Abbott lands a nice uppercut.
Badolato takes a shot to the head.

Badolato is rocked!
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Badolato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbott throws a big uppercut that drops Badolato! More strikes from Abbott and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Badolato lies dazed against the cage as Abbott celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Brenden Abbott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.