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CEFC 137 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen crazy bitch as his entrance music. Brown Wilson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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165 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov, which made it look bad.
Volkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vladislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson throws a big counter head kick but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov stands up out of the half guard.
Vladislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Volkov shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Volkov sets himself, and Wilson steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Wilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Volkov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vladislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov content to control rather than advance.
Volkov decides to stand and escape the position.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Volkov dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Wilson with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily.
Volkov gets a clinch.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volkov after a bit of a struggle.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Volkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilson regains guard.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Volkov stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
Volkov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wilson!
Volkov controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Volkov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
Wilson feints the counter takedown.
Volkov drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Wilson trying to stall but Volkov improves his position.
Volkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Volkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wilson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Volkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Volkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vladislav Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Vladislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Volkov rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Volkov decides to pull guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Volkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Volkov trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov passes into half guard.
Wilson tries to kick Volkov off but Volkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Volkov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Volkov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Volkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koji Kanegi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron Benjamin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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217 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
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Kanegi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanegi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Byron Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin throws a solid leg kick but Kanegi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benjamin.
Kanegi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin unleashes a big counter combination but Kanegi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kanegi cracks Benjamin with a good jab.
Benjamin throws a hook but Kanegi blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Kanegi lands with a good body shot.
Kanegi lands a nice hook to Benjamin's body. Benjamin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Kanegi.
Kanegi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanegi lands with a shot to the body.
Kanegi throws a body punch but Benjamin moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Benjamin misses.
Kanegi throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Kanegi avoids it well.
Kanegi digs a good hook to Benjamin's body.
Kanegi connects with a single shot there.
Benjamin is rocked!
Kanegi catches Benjamin with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Benjamin forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koji Kanegi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koji Kanegi thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Bogart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes into the arena with Boom! Shake The Room blaring out of the sound system. Bogart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Dutch National Anthem" by Het Wilhelmus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Bogart!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zepp throws a sloppy head kick and Bogart moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Zepp misses.
Bogart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bogart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zepp defends well and Bogart ends up having to push Zepp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zepp is looking for a counter combo.
Bogart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zepp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Zepp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp lands with a hook. Bogart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zepp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bogart sprawling to the canvas! Bogart rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zepp finish him?!
Bogart is rocked!
It looks like Bjorn Bogart has been cut.
Zepp lands a body shot.
Bogart is still on wobbly legs! Can Zepp finish him?
Bogart leaves his chin hanging out and Zepp seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bogart crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Zepp!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Zepp 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 Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstown lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses.
Johnstown tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnstown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnstown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnstown lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Frankie Malone has been cut.
Johnstown throws a nice head kick!
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Malone.
Johnstown misses with a hook
and Malone counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnstown shrugs it off.
Johnstown is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnstown. Johnstown obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Johnstown sees coming a mile off.
Johnstown throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone defending well as Johnstown loads up on a big left hand.
Johnstown avoids the head kick by Malone.
Johnstown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Johnstown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnstown tests Malone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnstown was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstown.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnstown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstown.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnstown tries to clinch up.
Malone moves out of range as Johnstown throws a body kick.
Johnstown throws a lazy head kick
and Malone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnstown throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Johnstown throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off.
Johnstown moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Johnstown keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnstown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnstown moves into the clinch.
Johnstown blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstown keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnstown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Johnstown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnstown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malone is out of range.
Johnstown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malone.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Johnstown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnstown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Johnstown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malone.
Malone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mack Johnstown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Malone is trying to push Johnstown away but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown misses with an elbow strike.
Johnstown lands a left hand.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Johnstown.
Malone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnstown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnstown blocks a head kick by Malone.
Johnstown throws a combination that misses
and Malone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnstown misses with a low kick.
Malone pushes Johnstown up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnstown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnstown is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnstown down to the mat. Johnstown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malone throws a nice head kick!
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnstown throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
Johnstown avoids the head kick by Malone.
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Malone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnstown lands a lovely overhand right.
Malone tries to clinch there but Johnstown circles away.
Johnstown avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone tries to clinch up but Johnstown circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnstown misses with a low kick.
Johnstown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Johnstown tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Johnstown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mack Johnstown has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Johnstown pushes Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnstown tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Johnstown back against the cage.
Johnstown lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Johnstown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone shoots in for a double leg but Johnstown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Johnstown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnstown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnstown.
Johnstown looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
Malone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mack Johnstown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstown throws a big shot that misses.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Mack Johnstown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnstown is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Malone shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnstown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Johnstown throws a head kick that half lands.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mack Johnstown is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Johnstown lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnstown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Johnstown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malone manages to circle out of the way.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstown misses with the combination.
Malone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnstown should have avoided that one.
Johnstown looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Johnstown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mack Johnstown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstown misses with a head kick.
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Johnstown missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Johnstown.
Malone is trying to push Johnstown away but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnstown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnstown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mack Johnstown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Johnstown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnstown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnstown managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage.
Malone tries to pull guard but Johnstown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnstown has double underhooks.
Johnstown misses with some punches.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Johnstown lands with a light punch inside.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
Malone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnstown after a bit of a struggle.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnstown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnstown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Johnstown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Johnstown misses.
Malone throws a big counter head kick but Johnstown avoids it with no problem.
Johnstown throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Johnstown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malone doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid body kick from Malone.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnstown throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
Johnstown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnstown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to keep at a distance but Johnstown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone dodges an elbow strike from Johnstown.
Johnstown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone manages to pull guard.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses. Malone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnstown's guard. Nice move by Malone!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnstown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnstown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Johnstown dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnstown throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Johnstown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malone is out of range and Johnstown settles back down.
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Johnstown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnstown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malone just manages to avoid it.
Johnstown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnstown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone tries to counter with a clinch but Johnstown shakes him off and moves away.
Malone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnstown closes the distance and pushes Malone back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnstown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnstown throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Nice elbow from Johnstown.
Johnstown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Mack Johnstown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstown tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Johnstown back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Johnstown.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone slips a jab from Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnstown to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnstown connects with a looping right hand.
Johnstown throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malone.
Johnstown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnstown misses with a two punch combination.
Johnstown tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malone cracks the inside of Johnstown's front leg.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnstown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnstown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Johnstown tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Johnstown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnstown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnstown misses with a low kick.
Johnstown looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnstown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Johnstown in a clinch.
Johnstown misses with a body punch.
Malone jumps guard but Johnstown stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Johnstown is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnstown down to the mat. Johnstown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mack Johnstown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Johnstown moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone blocks the body kick.
Johnstown works the jab nicely.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnstown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnstown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnstown moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses.
Mack Johnstown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnstown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone tries to clinch up but Johnstown circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone misses with a leg kick.
Malone throws a head kick but Johnstown moves out of range.
Johnstown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnstown scores with a spinning back kick!
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnstown tries to counter by clinching up but Malone breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnstown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnstown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnstown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnstown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnstown has managed to clinch.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnstown smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from Johnstown.
A leg kick checked by Malone.
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Johnstown slips the punch.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frankie Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Johnstown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Johnstown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnstown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Johnstown!
After winning the bout, Mack Johnstown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy has chosen I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def as his entrance music. Rickon Stark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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166 lbs
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy scores with a body shot.
Shaughnessy lands with a shot to the body.
Stark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Shaughnessy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Stark.
Stark tried to score with a low kick but Shaughnessy checks it.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaughnessy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stark thows a leg kick but Shaughnessy checks it
and Shaughnessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaughnessy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Shaughnessy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaughnessy cracks Stark with a good jab.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaughnessy.
We've been told by Stark's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rickon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a push kick but Shaughnessy slaps the foot to one side.
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shaughnessy is rocked!
Stark throws a hook but Shaughnessy blocks it.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
Stark throws a hook but Shaughnessy blocks it.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaughnessy.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Shaughnessy slips the punch.
Shaughnessy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaughnessy lands an overhand right.
Shaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Shaughnessy lands with an overhand left.
Danga de danga de dang - Shaughnessy scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaughnessy cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaughnessy blocks a jab.
Shaughnessy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Shaughnessy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a combination
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark misses with a leg kick
and Shaughnessy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Jab, jab by Shaughnessy - just one landing.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shaughnessy is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Stark moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickon Stark!
Rickon Stark really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keimah Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai's entrance music is Beat It. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keimah Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Animai misses with an uppercut.
Animai misses with an uppercut.
Animai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Animai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Animai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Silva slips a straight right by Animai.
Animai dips to his left and cracks De Silva with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from De Silva.
Animai throws a big shot that misses.
De Silva slips a jab and a cross from Animai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Animai drops De Silva with a big left hand and mounts him. De Silva is in big trouble!
De Silva is rocked!
Animai looking for a guillotine from mount but De Silva is having none of it.
De Silva is still in real trouble! Can Animai finish him?
Animai has hold of De Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Animai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Silva is now in Animai's guard. A big mistake from Animai there, giving up the dominant position!
Animai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Animai is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! De Silva has his hands clasped together but Animai extends and breaks De Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Animai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keimah Animai!
Keimah Animai took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hodor Hodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 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
44 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hodor Hodor!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Hodor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Hodor throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
and Hodor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Anstey! He's just covering up as Hodor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hodor Hodor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes into the arena with Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Watson has chosen Till I Collapse- Eminem as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barksdale. That one must have hurt.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barksdale throws out a powerful jab.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Barksdale finds it's target.
Watson tests Barksdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a wild body shot.
Watson tries to land a front kick but Barksdale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Barksdale lands but Watson takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Barksdale misses the target.
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barksdale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barksdale is able to avoid easily.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Watson flicks out a counter leg kick but Barksdale steps away.
Barksdale scores with a three punch combo!
Watson walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watson scores with a leg kick.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Watson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barksdale jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Barksdale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson walks into a stiff left hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Barksdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Watson lands a head kick!
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Barksdale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson is rocked!
Watson throws a push kick but Barksdale slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
Barksdale sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Watson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Watson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale retains his light heavyweight title!
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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