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CEFC 127 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Longhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes into the arena with Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX blaring out of the sound system. Jake Longhall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Valko Dragov's chin.
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160 lbs
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153 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Longhall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dragov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dragov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Longhall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dragov connects with a decent elbow.
Longhall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dragov cracks Longhall with a big right hand but Longhall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dragov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Longhall is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valko Dragov!
Valko Dragov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech has chosen shear it maybe 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 Patches Meech was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech throws a right hand that Anadrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Anadrade also avoids with ease.
Anadrade changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anadrade shoots for a takedown but Meech saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meech let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
Meech misses with a wild body shot.
Anadrade shoots in for a double leg but Meech sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meech throws a right hand that Anadrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Anadrade also avoids with ease.
Meech moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meech defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown but Meech shows good takedown defense.
Meech feints the counter takedown.
Anadrade shoots in and drives through. Meech sprawls well.
Meech throws a right and a left that Anadrade avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Anadrade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meech is fending him off so far but Anadrade persists. Nope, Meech circles away and we're back to standing.
Meech throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anadrade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meech circles away.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a takedown. Meech tries to sprawl out of it but Anadrade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meech manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Meech both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Anadrade tries for a takedown but Meech sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meech misses with a series of wild punches.
Anadrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meech.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anadrade.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
Anadrade scores with a takedown into Meech's guard.
Meech wants to stand but Anadrade is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anadrade.
Meech wants to stand but Anadrade is controlling the position.
Anadrade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anadrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anadrade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anadrade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anadrade is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Barracks - LOD that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Meech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anadrade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anadrade prevents Meech from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade throws an elbow that misses. Meech uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anadrade's guard. Nice move by Meech!
Anadrade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Meech is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Meech is trying to break the clinch but Anadrade has him pressed against the cage.
Anadrade has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Meech is trying to keep an underhook but Anadrade manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anadrade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meech's head.
Meech keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anadrade is keen to just control but Meech is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anadrade lands a nice short elbow.
Anadrade throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Anadrade looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anadrade 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.
Anadrade slips a nice elbow through Meech's hands, connecting with Meech's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anadrade thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
Anadrade throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anadrade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.
Anadrade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meech with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anadrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anadrade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anadrade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meech has hold of Anadrade's hands but Anadrade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patches Meech will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anadrade.
Anadrade shoots in for a double leg but Meech sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anadrade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anadrade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meech's waist but Meech gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anadrade off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Meech's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade avoids the body shot from Meech.
Anadrade appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anadrade has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Meech regains guard immediately.
Meech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anadrade.
Anadrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anadrade.
Anadrade postures up in Meech's guard and throws a big left but Meech blocks it.
Anadrade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade tries to free his leg and advance position but Meech is retaining full guard.
Anadrade works over Meech with some ground and pound from guard.
Anadrade trying to control but Meech is working from the bottom.
Anadrade postures up and lands a big shot to Meech's brow.
Anadrade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meech utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
Anadrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anadrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anadrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anadrade.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meech gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anadrade to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anadrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anadrade throws a big right hand that misses.
Anadrade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anadrade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anadrade postures up and lands a big shot to Meech's brow.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anadrade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anadrade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anadrade distracts Meech with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anadrade works over Meech with some ground and pound from guard.
Anadrade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anadrade postures up in Meech's guard and throws a big left but Meech blocks it.
Anadrade with a nice head shot there.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meech works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
Anadrade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anadrade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
Meech keeping moving, preventing Anadrade from controlling successfully.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anadrade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anadrade is looking to work some ground and pound but Meech has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Anadrade dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Anadrade shoots in but no luck this time.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anadrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anadrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anadrade tries to counter with a takedown but Meech is quick to defend against it.
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anadrade was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Anadrade.
Anadrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meech can do to turn this around?
Anadrade throws a strike aimed at the side of Meech's head but Meech avoids it well.
Anadrade working the head with strikes.
Meech defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade is working Meech over with some ground and pound from side control.
Anadrade 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.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meech wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anadrade cracks Meech with a big right hand but Meech just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Anadrade crashes against the mat.
Anadrade in side control, throwing shots but Meech defends.
Meech takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Meech takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anadrade scores with a couple of short elbows.
Meech dodges the ground and pound from Anadrade.
Anadrade working the ground and pound.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anadrade lands an elbow.
Anadrade cracks Meech with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade looks up at the clock and then as Meech takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anadrade smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Anadrade's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anadrade cracks Meech with a big right hand but Meech just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Meech is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anadrade lands a strong strike to the head of Meech. That's dazed him! Anadrade looking to finish here. Meech is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Anadrade lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Anadrade!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcos Anadrade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Longo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy Longo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Flintstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leroy Longo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Longo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flintstone throws a sloppy head kick and Longo moves out of range easily.
Longo throws a series of strikes that have Flintstone backpedaling.
Longo throws a series of punches but Flintstone avoids them all with ease.
Longo blocks a head kick by Flintstone.
Longo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longo throws a right and a left that Flintstone avoids nicely.
Longo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longo gets tackled into the cage by Flintstone. Flintstone maintains the clinch.
Flintstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flintstone shoots in for a double leg but Longo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Longo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flintstone moves into the clinch.
Flintstone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flintstone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longo wants to get up but he can't break Flintstone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Flintstone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flintstone pushes Longo off and gets back to his feet.
Flintstone clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longo throws a right and a left that Flintstone avoids nicely.
Flintstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flintstone gets a clinch.
Flintstone stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Longo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flintstone has hold of one of Longo's legs. Longo is fighting the takedown attempt but Flintstone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Flintstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Flintstone throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flintstone controls the pace.
Flintstone throws a big elbow that misses.
Flintstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Longo has wrist control.
Flintstone slips nicely into half guard.
Flintstone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Flintstone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flintstone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Leroy Longo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been informed that Longo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Flintstone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That has opened up Leroy Longo's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The cut above Leroy Longo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leroy Longo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Flintstone!
Post fight, Fred Flintstone stared into the camera and said 'thanks to you fans you make it all worthwhile.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Imre Szeltan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. Imre Szeltan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Imre Szeltan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Szeltan. That snapped Shaughnessy's head back.
Szeltan misses the jab.
Shaughnessy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
Szeltan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Szeltan.
It looked like Szeltan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Szeltan.
Szeltan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaughnessy slips a jab and a cross from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaughnessy works Szeltan's body with a nice hook.
Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut. Szeltan saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szeltan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Szeltan's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Szeltan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shaughnessy misses with a body punch
so Szeltan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan stopping the sweep attempt from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan trying to control but Shaughnessy is working from the bottom.
Szeltan throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaughnessy pulls Szeltan in close to prevent any damage.
Szeltan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaughnessy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Szeltan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Szeltan connects with a couple of short punches.
Szeltan trying to control but Shaughnessy is working from the bottom.
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.
Shaughnessy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szeltan's guard.
Shaughnessy trying to control but Szeltan is working from the bottom.
Szeltan 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.
Szeltan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaughnessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaughnessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaughnessy stopping the sweep attempt from Szeltan.
Szeltan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szeltan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaughnessy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy is continuing to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szeltan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaughnessy passes into side control.
Shaughnessy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szeltan keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaughnessy stands up.
Szeltan moves out of range of the strikes.
Szeltan walks into a stiff left hand from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaughnessy manages to avoid it.
Szeltan walks into a jab.
Shaughnessy scores with a nice strike.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Szeltan.
Some wild striking there from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szeltan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Szeltan moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shaughnessy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Shaughnessy dominated that 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.
Shaughnessy jabs Szeltan right on the nose. Szeltan blinks but takes it well.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaughnessy misses with the combination.
Shaughnessy misses with a looping right.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szeltan manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Shaughnessy misses.
Shaughnessy with a hook.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Szeltan.
Shaughnessy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaughnessy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szeltan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaughnessy.
Szeltan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Szeltan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaughnessy!
Shaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
Szeltan misses with a two punch combination.
Szeltan misses with an uppercut. Shaughnessy saw that one coming.
Shaughnessy keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook.
Szeltan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaughnessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Szeltan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szeltan throws a hook but Shaughnessy avoids it easily.
Szeltan walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Szeltans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaughnessy misses with a double jab.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Szeltan's hands.
Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but Szeltan moves out of range.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szeltan.
A big right from Shaughnessy misses.
Szeltan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a shot to the body
and Szeltan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szeltan avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan is looking to clinch.
Shaughnessy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaughnessy walks into a straight right hand from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy throws the left hand but Szeltan avoids the punch easily.
Shaughnessy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Szeltan misses.
Szeltan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shaughnessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Szeltan.
Szeltan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaughnessy moves away.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy throws a hook but Szeltan blocks it.
A big left from Shaughnessy misses.
Shaughnessy with a nice cross.
Szeltan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaughnessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szeltan is one step ahead there.
Szeltan being controlled here momentarily.
Szeltan has gone for a leg lock! Shaughnessy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Szeltan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy postures up.
Shaughnessy stands and steps away. Szeltan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shaughnessy jabs Szeltan right on the nose. Szeltan blinks but takes it well.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szeltan dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaughnessy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shaughnessy throws out a counter right but Szeltan avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Shaughnessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Szeltan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Szeltan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan jabs Shaughnessy right on the nose. Shaughnessy blinks but takes it well.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
Szeltan catches Shaughnessy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Szeltan lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaughnessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szeltan at a distance.
Szeltan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaughnessy manages to avoid it.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Shaughnessy works Szeltan's body with a nice hook.
Szeltan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaughnessy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szeltan.
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!
Szeltan throws a leg kick but Shaughnessy checks it.
Szeltan slips under a jab from Shaughnessy.
A little feinted left hand from Szeltan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook
and Szeltan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan darts in looking for a takedown but Shaughnessy gets double underhooks and turns Szeltan into the cage.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Szeltan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaughnessy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Szeltan is just out of range.
Szeltan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szeltan misses with a hook. Shaughnessy ducked under it nicely.
Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but Szeltan moves out of range.
Szeltan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szeltan throwing a counter right hand but Shaughnessy manages to avoid it.
Szeltan misses with a looping left.
Szeltan drops his hands momentarily and Shaughnessy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook.
Szeltan shoots in and drives through. Shaughnessy sprawls well.
A combination from Szeltan does no damage.
Szeltan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaughnessy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaughnessy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Szeltan loads up on a big right hand but Shaughnessy slips the punch.
Shaughnessy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaughnessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaughnessy jabs at Szeltan's body.
Shaughnessy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a few strikes there.
Szeltan shoots in but Shaughnessy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imre Szeltan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szeltan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaughnessy moves away.
Shaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
Szeltan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaughnessy stuffs the takedown.
Shaughnessy with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Szeltan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaughnessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Szeltan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaughnessy checks a leg kick.
Szeltan walks into a straight right hand from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a looping left.
Szeltan throws a hook but Shaughnessy blocks it.
Szeltan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaughnessy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szeltan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Szeltan moves out of range.
Szeltan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaughnessy. That snapped Szeltan's head back.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Szeltan attempts a counter takedown but Shaughnessy avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szeltan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szeltan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaughnessy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaughnessy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Szeltan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Imre Szeltan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Szeltan misses.
Shaughnessy lands a jab to Szeltan's midsection.
Szeltan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaughnessy moves away.
Shaughnessy throws a right and a left that Szeltan avoids nicely.
Szeltan throws out a loose jab but Shaughnessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaughnessy as he connects with a hook.
Shaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends Szeltan's belly button to the back.
Szeltan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Shaughnessy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaughnessy 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Shaughnessy!
A victorious Cael Shaughnessy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Llorente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Axelsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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209 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Llorente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llorente misses with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Axelsson prevents Llorente from escaping the position.
Llorente takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Llorente is working from the bottom.
Llorente is looking to get back to his feet here but Axelsson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Llorente's back.
Llorente trying to get back to his feet but Axelsson is in full control for now.
Axelsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Llorente defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Llorente is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llorente is covering up but some of the strikes from Axelsson are getting through and doing damage.
Llorente trying to get back to his feet but Axelsson is in full control for now.
Axelsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Llorente has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Llorente wants to get back to his feet.
Axelsson punishes Llorente with strikes from the back mount.
Llorente wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with punches and elbows.
Llorente is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Axelsson gets his way!
Llorente is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Axelsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Axelsson scores with strikes from the back.
Llorente is trying to stand back up.
Llorente grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Llorente is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Axelsson off. It looks like it's working - Axelsson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Llorente displaying calm under pressure there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llorente tries to clinch up
and Axelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Axelsson.
Llorente is looking to stand up but Axelsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Axelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Llorente wants to stand up but Axelsson is controlling him.
Llorente trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Llorente pushes Axelsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Llorente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axelsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llorente throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.
Llorente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axelsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Axelsson tries to get set, Llorente tries to push him back and clinch up but Axelsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Llorente tries to clinch up
and Axelsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Llorente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson scores with a hook to the body. Llorente takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Axelsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Llorente has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Axelsson, as that shot connected.
Axelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llorente moves into the clinch.
Llorente controlling the action here for a moment.
Axelsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick by Llorente misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Llorente won't be happy with that.
Axelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson cracks Llorente with a big right hand but Llorente just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Llorente wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
Axelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Llorente tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Llorente squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Axelsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Llorente in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Llorente trying desperately to get to his feet.
Axelsson controlling from mount.
Axelsson lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llorente wants to get back to his feet.
Axelsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Axelsson wants to control the pace but Llorente is squirming around nicely.
Axelsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Llorente is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Axelsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Llorente looks a forlorn figure.
Llorente tries to buck Axelsson off but he can't manage it.
Johan Axelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson dominating with strikes here.
Axelsson tries to control but Llorente wriggling away.
Axelsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Llorente can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Axelsson scoring with strikes but Llorente is staying in there.
Llorente is bucking up trying to escape but Axelsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Llorente is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Llorente is rocked!
Llorente is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Axelsson lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Llorente is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axelsson unloading with bombs!
Llorente takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Axelsson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Axelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. Vance has chosen Bad as his entrance music. Brad Vance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Vance!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serget ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serget circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serget seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vance just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance looks to land a left hand but Serget moved out of range nicely.
Serget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vance sprawls and moves away.
Vance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Vance tries to get set, Serget tries to push him back and clinch up but Vance manages to avoid the attempt.
Vance throws a sloppy body shot
and Serget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Serget controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serget.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget controlling the action here.
Vance pushes Serget off looking to stand but Serget dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vance can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vance trying to control but Serget postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serget wants to pass the guard but Vance is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Serget blocks a jab.
Vance scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Bob Serget has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vance throws a sloppy body shot
and Serget counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Serget to acknowledge the strikes.
Brad Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vance throws an off balance right hand
and Serget counters with a takedown into side control.
Vance is trying to control Serget's posture but Serget avoids it.
Serget connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vance some visible discomfort.
Serget lands an elbow.
Serget is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vance's shoulder. That is not cool.
Serget's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Serget.
Serget lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vance seems a little lost for a moment, as Serget dominates the positioning.
Serget in side control, throwing shots but Vance defends.
Serget tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Vance prevents Serget from improving position.
Vance is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serget's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serget. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Serget seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vance lands a nice hook to Serget's body. Serget takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Serget dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vance walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serget checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Serget went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vance moves into the clinch successfully.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Serget.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serget is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vance is keeping busy.
Serget drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vance gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vance misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Vance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vance tries a body shot but Serget blocks it.
Serget blocks an uppercut.
Serget has clasped his hands together around Vance's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Serget tries to advance to mount but Vance denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Serget stalls from top position.
Vance is looking for a sweep.
Serget working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vance trying to remain calm as Serget controls from the top position.
Serget 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.
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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vance throws a leg kick but Serget sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Vance misses.
Serget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vance.
Serget throws a big counter combination but Vance scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serget.
Serget attempts a counter takedown but Vance avoids it well and moves away.
Serget checks a leg kick nicely.
Serget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bob Serget is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vance misses with a looping right.
Vance throws a hook but Serget blocks it.
Serget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vance sprawls and moves away.
Vance tries to clinch
and Serget counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget is stalling in the full guard.
Serget trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serget is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serget sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vance's guard.
Serget prevents Vance from standing back up.
Serget performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Vance trying to hold on to Serget's head to control him but Serget postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Serget takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vance swings for the body but Serget moves out of range.
Vance motions for Serget to come forward. Vance throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serget was well out of range. Poor timing from Vance.
Vance throws a right hand that misses
and Serget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Serget is taking a breather. Vance says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serget.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Serget dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vance swings widly with a right hand
and Serget counters with a series of strikes. Vance will be more careful next time no doubt.
Serget moves away from the strike by Vance.
Vance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serget moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vance throws a jab but it's blocked by Serget.
Serget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vance sprawls and moves away.
Brad Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vance looks to land a right hand but Serget moved out of range.
Serget tries to counter with a takedown but Vance is quick to defend against it.
Vance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serget.
Serget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vance sprawls and moves away.
Vance slaps away a takedown attempt from Serget, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vance lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vance.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serget looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serget is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
Vance misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance is looking to clinch.
Vance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serget.
Vance swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Serget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance throws out a loose jab but Serget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vance just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serget was well out of range. Poor timing from Vance.
Nice uppercut lands for Vance. That snapped Serget's head back.
Vance throws a hook to the side of Serget's head but Serget sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vance misses the shot to the body.
Vance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brad Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance throws the left hand but Serget avoids the punch easily.
Serget seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vance tries to clinch up.
Serget slips a jab from Vance.
Serget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Serget is looking to counter the offense by Vance and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Serget throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vance wants to improve his position but Serget is controlling well.
Serget throwing shots but Vance is blocking nicely.
Brad Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance wants to control but Serget is keeping busy.
Serget landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vance won't allow Serget to pass to mount.
Serget missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bob Serget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serget missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Serget is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vance throws out a loose jab but Serget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serget shoots in for a double leg but Vance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Serget walks into a stiff left hand from Vance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Serget controls his hands.
Serget leaning against his opponent.
Serget blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serget.
Serget looking to slow down the pace here.
Serget pulls guard successfully.
Serget manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serget moves away.
Vance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance lands a body shot.
Vance swings for the body but Serget moves out of range.
Bob Serget is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vance gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brad Vance.
I think Serget 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Serget!
After the fight, Bob Serget 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go, Go Power Rangers. McGirt has chosen Shimmy Shimmy Ya as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
152 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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30
160 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGirt's hands.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but McGirt is just out of range.
McGirt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGirt throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott lands a lovely overhand right.
McGirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGirt wants a takedown but no success here.
Scott pushes McGirt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGirt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on McGirt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGirt breaks the clinch.
Scott throws a jab when McGirt was well out of range.
McGirt shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGirt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Jason Lee Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirt McGirt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
McGirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGirt stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wriggles free and stands up.
Scott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGirt backs up against the cage.
Scott throws a jab when McGirt was well out of range.
McGirt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jason Lee Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
McGirt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGirt takes one on the button.
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!
McGirt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
McGirt throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
As McGirt backs away, Scott returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGirt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott moves out of range as McGirt strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGirt back to the cage. Scott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scott scores with a jab.
McGirt is rocked!
Scott thumps McGirt with a low kick.
McGirt is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
McGirt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGirt fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGirt seems to have recovered his senses.
Scott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Scott catches McGirt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott feints and then cracks McGirt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGirt down.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGirt has time to react.
McGirt dives in for a single leg takedown but Scott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGirt scores with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Scott finds it's target.
McGirt throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
McGirt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScott.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but McGirt is just out of range.
McGirt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scott.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGirt shoots and misses
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
McGirt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Scott finds it's way through McGirt's defenses.
McGirt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scott sends McGirt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Scott is motioning to the referee to let McGirt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirt has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott controlling the action here for a moment.
McGirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGirt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Scott as the two fighters clinch.
McGirt tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
McGirt preventing the sweep.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Scott managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGirt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGirt stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGirt throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGirt fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGirt tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGirt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scott. Scott obviously looking to wear him down.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGirt can do to turn this around?
Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
McGirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but McGirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGirt lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Scott scores with a jab. McGirt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Scott.
McGirt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGirt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by McGirt.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scott. McGirt shrugs it off though.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott tries to clinch but McGirt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott scores with a body shot.
Scott gets a clinch.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from McGirt.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
McGirt wants to take the fight to the mat but Scott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jason Lee Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirt McGirt.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
McGirt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGirt is breathing heavily.
McGirt is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGirt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott gets through McGirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott tests McGirt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Scott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirt walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott sends McGirt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Scott is motioning to the referee to let McGirt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McGirt tries to clinch up.
McGirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGirt throws a lazy uppercut
and Scott counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! McGirt is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Lee Scott!
A very excited looking Jason Lee Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse- Eminem. Barksdale has chosen Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight as his entrance music. John Watson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Avon Barksdale's chin.
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32
210 lbs
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37
211 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Barksdale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barksdale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.
Barksdale sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barksdale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Barksdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson moves forwards but Barksdale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson throws a lazy head kick
and Barksdale counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Barksdale does it's job there.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale lands with a good body shot.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Barksdale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson throws a big counter combination but Barksdale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson throws a push kick but Barksdale slaps the foot to one side.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson moves away from the strike by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barksdale swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Watson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson keeps Barksdale at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Barksdale finds it's target.
Barksdale keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Barksdale.
Watson throws a push kick but Barksdale slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson pushes Barksdale up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson lands a nice hook to Barksdale's body. Barksdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barksdale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barksdale lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watson wants to clinch.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watson throws out a leg kick but Barksdale moves out of range and Watson only half commits.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barksdale tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Watson, right into the meat.
Watson moves out of range as Barksdale strikes.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Barksdale pushes him off.
Barksdale scores with a punch to the head.
Barksdale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Watson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barksdale is looking to land body kicks.
Watson tried to counter with a leg kick but Barksdale avoided it.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson sizes up Barksdale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Barksdale finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Barksdale throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barksdale cracks Watson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson closes the distance but Barksdale moves to the side
and Barksdale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barksdale checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Watson. Barksdale shrugs it off though.
Barksdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the temple. Watson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
Watson blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barksdale throws out a counter right but Watson avoids it with no problem.
Watson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barksdale lands a really nice looking cross but Watson seems unphased.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
Watson tried to counter with a leg kick but Barksdale avoided it.
Watson cracks the inside of Barksdale's front leg.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Watson moves away from the strike by Barksdale.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Barksdale backs away, Watson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Watson throws a leg kick but Barksdale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watson throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Watson slams his shin into Barksdale's torso.
Barksdale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Barksdale moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barksdale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Avon Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barksdale tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Barksdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barksdale to score with a decent uppercut.
Watson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barksdale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Watson blocks a jab.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Watson tries a low kick but Barksdale avoids it.
Barksdale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barksdale.
Barksdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barksdale slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Barksdale's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barksdale off the cage and back into range.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Watson takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale connects with a single shot there.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Barksdale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barksdale pushes Watson away with a front kick.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barksdale misses with a jab to the body
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barksdale lands a jab to the head.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Barksdale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Watson misses.
Barksdale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson connects with an inside leg kick.
Watson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson tries to clinch there but Barksdale circles away.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Barksdale had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson thumps Barksdale with a low kick.
Barksdale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barksdale throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Barksdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson scores with a jab. Barksdale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Barksdale misses
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Barksdale was not able to check.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Barksdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Barksdale misses the target.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Barksdale is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Barksdale moved away.
It seemed like Barksdale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barksdale checks it well.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barksdale.
Watson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barksdale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barksdale scores with a nice head shot.
Watson blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Watson!
Barksdale cracks Watson with an open hand slap.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Watson.
Watson defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Watson on the inside.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson breaks the clinch.
Barksdale misses with a hook
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Avon Barksdale just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barksdale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barksdale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a looping right hand.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Barksdale throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barksdale scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barksdale lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watson takes one on the button.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale's corner calls for a 1-2. Barksdale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson throws a front kick aimed at Barksdale's knee but Barksdale avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Barksdale misses.
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barksdale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Watson scores with a shot to the side of Barksdale's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Barksdale.
Watson prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
Watson lands a right hand.
Barksdale tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barksdale gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Barksdale.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barksdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Watson blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.
John Watson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale is rocked!
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Barksdale.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barksdale tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Barksdale back against the cage.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson lands with a left to the head.
Barksdale looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watson.
Barksdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Watson on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barksdale taking a breather.
Barksdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson lands with a light punch inside.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Watson.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barksdale misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watson looking to stall.
Watson slows down the pace here.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barksdale prevents a body shot from Watson.
Watson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watson misses with some punches.
Barksdale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Barksdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Barksdale pushes Watson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson had his way with Avon Barksdale in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Barksdale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale scores with a nice strike.
Barksdale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watson tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Barksdale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale lands with a nice combination. Watson backs away looking to recover.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a slapping body shot.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Barksdale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Barksdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Barksdale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watson's hands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Watson.
Barksdale throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barksdale. Barksdale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watson's hands.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Watson.
Barksdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a leg kick.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Barksdale misses with a left hand
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barksdale throws a body shot but no joy.
Barksdale lands a glancing blow to the side of Watson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Watson looks to land a combination but Barksdale avoids it well.
Watson throws a low kick but Barksdale avoids it.
Barksdale slips under a jab.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
A head kick by Barksdale misses
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barksdale lands a jab to the head.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Watson 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.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Barksdale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barksdale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Barksdale is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watson with a body shot.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watson is able to avoid easily.
Barksdale swinging wildly here.
Watson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barksdale's hands.
Barksdale lands a jab to the nose.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
It looked like Watson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barksdale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barksdale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale is the new light heavyweight champion!
Avon Barksdale decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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