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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Conwboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taylor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Back To School by Deftones. Mark Conwboy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Conwboy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conwboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conwboy moves away.
Taylor tries to bum rush Conwboy with a series of wild strikes but Conwboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conwboy throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Conwboy cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Conwboy cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Conwboy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conwboy somewhat.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathan Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Conwboy moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor slips under a jab from Conwboy.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor throws a low kick but Conwboy avoids it.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a left to the body.
Nathan Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Conwboy misses its intended target.
Conwboy lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Conwboy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conwboy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taylor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Conwboy really felt that one!
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conwboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Conwboy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conwboy looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Conwboy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
Conwboy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conwboy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conwboy.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conwboy counters with a series of strikes. Taylor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Conwboy lands the left hand.
Taylor misses with a body punch
enabling Conwboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor swings for the body but Conwboy moves out of range.
Conwboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conwboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Conwboy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taylor. Conwboy shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheers as Conwboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conwboy lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Conwboy.
Taylor slips under a jab from Conwboy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conwboy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Conwboy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Conwboy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Conwboy lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conwboy counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Conwboy misses.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Conwboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Conwboy is just out of range.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conwboy misses with a body shot
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conwboy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conwboy is breathing heavily.
Taylor pushes Conwboy away with a front kick.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conwboy slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor moves forwards but Conwboy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conwboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mark Conwboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conwboy ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Taylor is looking to slow Conwboy down with leg kicks.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conwboy throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Conwboy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Conwboy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taylor, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Conwboy's head back.
Conwboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor scores with a kick to the body.
Taylor tests Conwboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Conwboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nathan Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taylor. That's going to slow Conwboy down.
Conwboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conwboy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Conwboy circles away.
Conwboy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Taylor misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor looks for the body kick but Conwboy saw that one coming.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Taylor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Conwboy misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with an inside leg kick.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taylor.
Conwboy dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Conwboy moves out of range.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conwboy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conwboy throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conwboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Conwboy swinging wildly here.
Conwboy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Conwboy is just out of range.
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taylor throws a head kick but Conwboy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conwboy.
Conwboy blocks a low kick nicely.
Conwboy lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Conwboy is rocked!
Taylor moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Conwboy throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle, before Taylor throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Conwboy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Taylor lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Nathan Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durin has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Osulf Durin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Greg Anderson's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osulf Durin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Durin throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Durin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durin throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Durin pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Durin tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durin lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Durin.
Anderson prevents Durin from breaking the clinch.
Durin tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Durin won't allow it.
Durin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Durin.
Durin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson regains half guard.
Durin lands with a punch from half guard.
Durin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durin.
Durin prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Durin is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durin's back!
Durin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durin manages to get to full guard.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Durin keeps moving.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Durin tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Durin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Durin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Durin any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Durin looks gassed!
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Durin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durin advances to half guard.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Durin looking to pass the guard.
Anderson seems keen to control Durin's posture.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durin swivels and escapes.
Durin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Durin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Durin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Durin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osulf Durin 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.
Anderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Durin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Durin is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Durin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Durin is trying to get back to full guard.
Durin gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Durin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Durin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Durin is breathing heavily.
Durin is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Durin keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Durin has wrist control.
Durin controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Durin keeps moving.
Durin looking for a sweep. Not yet Durin, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durin throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Durin controls the position.
Anderson pushes Durin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Durin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BOOM! Durin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Durin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Durin.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Durin is controlling well.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durin.
Durin prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Durin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osulf Durin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is looking to control Durin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson wants to improve his position but Durin is controlling well.
Anderson is pressing down on Durin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Durin preventing the sweep.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Durin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durin advances position into side control!
Anderson tries to bench press Durin off him but Durin keeps the position.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Durin connects with a decent elbow.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Durin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osulf Durin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greg Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Durin trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durin pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Durin is trying is best to control the position here.
Durin is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Durin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durin keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Durin's brow.
Durin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Durin is proving hard to escape from.
Durin looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Durin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durin counters with a nice uppercut.
Durin works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Durin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Durin does no damage.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Durin wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Durin won't allow it.
Durin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Anderson. Oh but Durin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Anderson goes limp - he's gone! Durin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Osulf Durin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick Kennedy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Slick Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kennedy is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Kennedy circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy thows a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Kennedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Kennedy lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy cracks Gracie with an uppercut from hell and Gracie crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kennedy's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Kennedy connects with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie controlling Kennedy's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Kennedy is stalling in the full guard.
Kennedy stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kennedy clinches.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kennedy slows down the pace here.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie has Kennedy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kennedy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kennedy controlling the action here for a moment.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slick Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Nice straight punches there by Kennedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kennedy.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slick Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cypress Hill - Latin Thugs. 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 Raul Santiago was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Santiago punishes Ramirez's body with a nice straight punch.
Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into rage.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Santiago pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Jesus Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Santiago throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santiago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez darts in trying to clinch
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Jesus Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Santiago.
Ramirez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Santiago moves away
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to clinch up
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Ramirez is rocked!
Santiago defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santiago throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.
Santiago sizes up Ramirez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
Ramirez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Santiago lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ramirez. Santiago pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Santiago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Levrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levrone comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Balls to the wall. Micheals has chosen Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. Frank Micheals has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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219 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Levrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Micheals!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheals scores with a kick to the body.
Levrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micheals just misses with a punch to the body.
Levrone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Micheals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levrone tries for a takedown but Micheals sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Micheals lands a big head kick that sends Levrone tumbling to the mat! Micheals takes a step backwards and waves Levrone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ross Levrone has been cut.
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!
Micheals misses with a wild body shot.
Micheals throws a right hand that Levrone ducks under and follows up with a left that Levrone also avoids with ease.
Crack! A monster head kick from Micheals and Levrone falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Micheals!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Micheals!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Jar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Hamilton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
245 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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25
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Granite chin |
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Jar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Jar circles away.
Hamilton moves out of range as Jar strikes.
Jar jabs at Hamilton's body.
Jar misses with a looping left.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jar. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt.
Jar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamilton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jar with a nice cross.
It looks like Joey Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamilton pushes off an throws an elbow but Jar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hamilton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jar is pushing Hamilton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hamilton obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jar takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ralph Jar has been cut.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but Jar blocks with his arms.
Hamilton lands an elbow that stopped Jar in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jar blocks an elbow strike from Hamilton.
Hamilton scores a nice knee to the body.
Jar looks gassed!
Hamilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hamilton connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hamilton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamilton lands a nice elbow.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jar avoids it.
Jar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamilton prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hamilton obliges.
Hamilton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hamilton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hamilton leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hamilton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hamilton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
Hamilton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hamilton lands an elbow just above Jar 's eye.
Hamilton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jar takes an elbow to the temple.
Jar takes an elbow to the temple.
Hamilton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jar trying to control the position but instead, Hamilton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jar into the cage.
Hamilton crunches a lovely knee into Jar's ribcage.
Hamilton lands an elbow that stopped Jar in his tracks for a moment.
Hamilton lands a good knee to the midsection. Jar won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton lands an elbow inside that Jar shrugs off.
Hamilton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamilton lands a nice elbow.
Hamilton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hamilton looking to throw knees to the head but Jar is blocking nicely.
Hamilton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Ralph Jar's cut even more.
Hamilton pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hamilton throws an elbow but misses.
Hamilton lands a nice knee to the body.
Jar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamilton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hamilton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hamilton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hamilton scores with a knee to the head.
Hamilton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
A knee to the head by Hamilton.
Hamilton scores a nice knee to the body.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body.
Hamilton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hamilton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamilton leaning against his opponent.
Hamilton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hamilton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hamilton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamilton lands an elbow inside that Jar shrugs off.
Hamilton trying to control the position but instead, Jar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hamilton into the cage.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
Hamilton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joey Hamilton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamilton lands an elbow that stopped Jar in his tracks for a moment.
Hamilton working Jar over with knees to the body.
Hamilton missing with knees to the body.
Hamilton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jar managing to block the knees to the body from Hamilton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hamilton lands a knee to the head.
Hamilton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamilton trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jar blocks an elbow strike.
Hamilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jar is trying to trip Hamilton. He has hold of a leg but Hamilton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jar throwing strikes from guard but Hamilton blocks nicely.
Jar prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
Jar throwing strikes from guard but Hamilton blocks nicely.
Jar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jar throws a strike but Hamilton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hamilton content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Jar circles away.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Jar is having none of it.
Jar looks to land a right hand but Hamilton moved out of range.
Jar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
Jar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Jar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jar.
Jar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jar somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jar is defended easily by Hamilton.
Jar scores a takedown into full mount!
Hamilton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jar.
Hamilton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jar is thwarting Hamilton's attempts to control the position.
Jar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jar!
Jar is working to get back to half guard.
Hamilton controlling the position easily from mount.
Jar wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hamilton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hamilton tries to clinch but Jar is having none of it.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Jar keeps it at a distance.
Jar tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hamilton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hamilton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jar is defending well for now.
Hamilton throws an elbow that misses.
Jar avoids a wild elbow strike from Hamilton.
Jar blocks the elbow strike.
Hamilton trying to land knees to the body.
Hamilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hamilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jar avoids it.
Hamilton working Jar over with knees to the body.
Hamilton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hamilton lands an elbow just above Jar 's eye.
Jar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jar dodges an elbow strike from Hamilton.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton lands an elbow just above Jar 's eye.
Jar takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
Hamilton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hamilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hamilton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hamilton lands an elbow inside that Jar shrugs off.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but Jar blocks with his arms.
Jar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hamilton scores a nice knee to the body.
Jar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jar goes for a takedown attempt but Hamilton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with an elbow strike.
Hamilton taking a breather.
Hamilton scores a nice knee to the body.
Hamilton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hamilton pushes off an throws an elbow but Jar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hamilton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
Hamilton scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jar is trying to drag Hamilton to the mat but Hamilton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joey Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Jar.
Hamilton working Jar over with knees to the body.
Jar is trying to force a seperation but Hamilton has the dominant position.
Hamilton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
A knee to the head by Hamilton.
Hamilton landing knees to the head.
Jar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hamilton.
Jar takes an elbow to the temple.
Jar avoiding damage as Hamilton throws knees to the body.
Hamilton misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Hamilton.
Hamilton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jar is defending well for now.
Jar is trying to drag Hamilton to the mat but Hamilton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hamilton lands an elbow that stopped Jar in his tracks for a moment.
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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jar as Hamilton tries to tie him up.
Hamilton trying to land knees to the body.
Hamilton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamilton controlling the action here for a moment.
Ralph Jar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jar blocks an elbow strike.
Jar blocks an elbow strike.
Hamilton lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Hamilton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hamilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hamilton misses with a knee to the head.
Hamilton misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Hamilton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Champo Groucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaeq Lauzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champo Groucho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Champo Groucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaeq Lauzou!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groucho looks for the body kick but Lauzou saw that one coming.
Groucho misses with a leg kick.
Groucho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Groucho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lauzou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Groucho misses with an uppercut. Lauzou saw that one coming.
Lauzou misses with a few strikes there.
Lauzou misses with a wild body shot.
Groucho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jaeq Lauzou has been cut.
Groucho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Groucho wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Lauzou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Groucho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lauzou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groucho.
Nice straight punches there by Lauzou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauzou.
Lauzou lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Groucho at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzou works Groucho's body with a nice hook.
Lauzou throws a combination that misses
and Groucho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Lauzou misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lauzou. That's going to slow Groucho down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groucho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lauzou can pounce on him.
Groucho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left and a right from Lauzou both land. Nice combination.
Jaeq Lauzou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groucho scoring well with a low kick there.
Groucho thows a body kick. Lauzou tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lauzou looks gassed!
Lauzou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groucho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lauzou trying to control the position from guard on top but Groucho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou wants to pass the guard but Groucho is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzou is standing up over Groucho. Groucho looks to escape but Lauzou dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groucho is pushing Lauzou's head away, looking to escape. Lauzou manages to hold on to the position though.
Lauzou trying to control the action but Groucho is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Lauzou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lauzou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Groucho was covering up waiting for the punch and Lauzou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lauzou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Groucho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou wants to control from the top but Groucho keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzou scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaeq Lauzou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaeq Lauzou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauzou misses with a wild combination.
Groucho throws a leg kick but Lauzou checks it.
Groucho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Champo Groucho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lauzou misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Lauzou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lauzou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Groucho. That's going to slow Lauzou down.
Lauzou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Groucho rather than just go for the knockout.
Lauzou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lauzou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lauzou lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Groucho.
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!
Groucho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lauzou is breathing heavily.
Groucho is looking to slow Lauzou down with leg kicks.
Groucho throws a leg kick which misses Lauzou's front leg but catches the back leg as Lauzou tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groucho scores with a push kick.
Groucho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Groucho.
Champo Groucho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groucho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Groucho throws a nice head kick!
Groucho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Groucho.
Groucho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzou moves away.
Crunch! Groucho slams his shin into Lauzou's torso.
Groucho throws a low kick, looking for Lauzou's leg but Lauzou calmly moves out of range.
Champo Groucho is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Groucho.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Groucho.
Lauzou avoids a kick to the body.
Lauzou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Groucho.
A combination from Groucho does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groucho tries to score with a low kick but Lauzou moves his leg out of the way.
Groucho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Groucho throws out a leg kick but Lauzou moves out of range and Groucho only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lauzou.
Lauzou throws a right hand that Groucho ducks under and follows up with a left that Groucho also avoids with ease.
Groucho throws a push kick but Lauzou slaps the foot to one side.
Lauzou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Groucho's calf.
Lauzou avoids a kick to the body.
Groucho throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzou throws a combination. Groucho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lauzou looks to land a combination but Groucho avoids it well.
Lauzou lands with a nice body kick.
Lauzou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Groucho misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Groucho.
Lauzou works Groucho's body with a nice hook.
Lauzou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Groucho's calf.
Lauzou drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lauzou working some strikes from top position.
Groucho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lauzou.
Lauzou thows a big elbow that misses.
Lauzou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lauzou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groucho keeping moving, preventing Lauzou from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champo Groucho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaeq Lauzou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lauzou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lauzou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Lauzou scores with a four punch combination!
Lauzou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Groucho's sensitive parts.
Lauzou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lauzou tries to land a leg kick but Groucho saw it coming and moves away.
Groucho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lauzou misses with a low kick.
Lauzou is looking to slow Groucho down with leg kicks.
Lauzou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Lauzou misses its intended target.
Lauzou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Groucho drops his hands momentarily and Lauzou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lauzou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groucho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lauzou.
A solid body kick from Groucho.
Groucho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lauzou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Groucho is looking to score with low kicks.
Groucho tries to bum rush Lauzou with a series of wild strikes but Lauzou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Groucho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lauzou connects with a looping right hand.
Groucho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lauzou.
Lauzou misses with a double jab.
Lauzou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Groucho's hands.
Crunch! Groucho slams his shin into Lauzou's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Groucho.
A low kick from Groucho misses
and Lauzou counters with a straight right hand.
Groucho misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groucho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lauzou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Groucho pinned against the cage. Groucho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Groucho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lauzou moves out of range of the body kick from Groucho.
Lauzou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Groucho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lauzou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lauzou swings for the body but Groucho moves out of range.
Lauzou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Groucho.
A nice leg kick lands there from Groucho.
Lauzou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groucho was well out of range. Poor timing from Lauzou.
Lauzou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Champo Groucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaeq Lauzou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groucho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groucho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lauzou jabs Groucho right on the nose. Groucho blinks but takes it well.
Groucho thumps Lauzou with a low kick.
Groucho throws and low kick but Lauzou moves out of range easily.
Groucho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Groucho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lauzou takes one to the chin there.
Groucho misses with a low kick.
Groucho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lauzou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Groucho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Groucho throws a nice head kick!
Lauzou misses with a two punch combination.
Groucho tries to work over Lauzou's front leg with a kick but Lauzou checks it.
Lauzou blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Groucho counters with a low kick, right behind Lauzou 's knee.
Lauzou blocks the body kick.
Groucho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lauzou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lauzou sizes up Groucho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lauzou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Groucho.
Lauzou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Groucho throws out the jab.
Lauzou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Groucho counters with a head kick. That will keep Lauzou thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lauzou punishes Groucho's body with a nice straight punch.
Lauzou thuds his right hand into Groucho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Groucho throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Lauzou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Champo Groucho.
I think Groucho 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champo Groucho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zulu's choice of entrance music: Shyne ft. Barrington Levy - Bad Boyz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
212 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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218 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mykal Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zulu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jah misses with a looping right.
Zulu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joh Jah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu throws a body punch but Jah moves out of range.
Jah with a jab.
Jah scores with a jab to the body.
Jah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jah cracks Zulu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Jah.
Zulu looks to land a combination but Jah avoids it well.
Jah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.
Jah misses with a wild body shot.
Jah looks to land a combination but Zulu avoids it well.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. Jah moves away and avoids it.
Zulu takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Zulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zulu misses with a double jab.
Zulu throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.
Jah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jah misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Zulu.
Zulu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jah misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Jah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jah misses with a body punch
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jah needs to keep his hands up - Zulu had a free shot at his head there.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zulu misses with a series of wild punches.
Jah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zulu manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zulu throws out the jab.
Zulu blocks a leg kick.
Zulu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jah scores with a nice head shot.
Zulu slips under a jab from Jah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zulu. Jah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zulu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Jah misses.
Zulu misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely.
Zulu misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jah finds it's way through Zulu's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jah misses with a hook to the body
and Zulu counters with a three punch combo that has Jah backing up. Jah nods at Zulu to acknowledge the strikes.
Jah avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Jah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zulu defends it well.
Jah content to control rather than advance.
Zulu looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu looking for submissions off his back.
Jah content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zulu wants to improve his position but Jah is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zulu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jah is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zulu.
Jah working away.
Zulu looks gassed!
Jah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zulu, who protects the arm well.
Jah scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zulu is not content to let Jah control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah 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.
Jah thuds a left hand into Zulu's body.
Zulu lands a jab to Jah's midsection.
Zulu looks to land a left hand but Jah moved out of range nicely.
Jah avoids a kick to the body.
Jah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zulu misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Jah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jah.
Zulu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Zulu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zulu.
Jah just misses with a punch to the body.
Jah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Nice defenses there by Jah.
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.
Jah misses with an uppercut.
Jah lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jah throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Zulu.
Jah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zulu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jah defends well.
Zulu is breathing heavily.
Jah trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Jah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jah wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Jah tries to pass.
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jah thows a big elbow that misses.
Jah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zulu misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
A jab from Jah finds it's way through Zulu's defenses.
Zulu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jah there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jah. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Zulu does no damage.
Zulu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jah, as that shot connected.
Jah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zulu.
Zulu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jah.
Jah misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Jah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zulu slips a jab and a cross from Jah.
Zulu misses with the combination.
Jah misses with a hook.
A big right from Jah misses.
Jah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Jah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jah counters with a nice uppercut.
Jah looks to land a left hand but Zulu moved out of range nicely.
Jah misses the jab.
Jah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jah throws a series of punches but Zulu avoids them all with ease.
Zulu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jah at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zulu looks to land a left hand but Jah moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Zulu. That snapped Jah's head back.
Zulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zulu connects with the punch.
Zulu swings for the body but Jah moves out of range.
Jah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown but Jah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Jah with that takedown attempt.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zulu trying to control here.
Zulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jah pulls his head out easily.
Jah is stalling here. Zulu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zulu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jah is not content to let Zulu control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu working away.
Zulu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zulu working away.
Jah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zulu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jah manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zulu wants to hold on but Jah pushes him away.
Zulu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jah looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zulu is looking to improve his position but Jah isn't that keen on the idea.
Jah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Jah connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zulu is desperately trying to improve his position but Jah has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mykal Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jah is looking for a kimura here.
Zulu trying to hold on to Jah's head to control him but Jah postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
Zulu looking for submissions off his back.
Jah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joh Jah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zulu looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joh Jah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joh Jah!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tidal Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wave is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Of These Days. Paul Dumonte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tidal Wave's chin.
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tidal Wave!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wave has a takedown stuffed.
Wave fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wave shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dumonte defends it nicely.
Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tidal Wave.
Wave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dumonte.
Dumonte throws a leg kick but Wave sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wave misses with a takedown attempt - Dumonte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dumonte misses the target.
Wave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dumonte.
Wave misses with a takedown attempt - Dumonte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wave drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dumonte wants to control but Wave postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dumonte's legs.
Dumonte is looking for a sweep.
Dumonte takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wave advances to full mount.
Wave avoids the attempt from Dumonte to control.
Wave lands a big shot there that rocks Dumonte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wave unloading with bombs!
Wave punching from mount but Dumonte doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wave prevents Dumonte from getting the reversal.
Wave is landing with some decent strikes but Dumonte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wave lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wave lands a nice shot to the head.
Wave lands a nice shot to the head.
Wave scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dumonte?
Dumonte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wave with shots to the head and body - Dumonte looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wave has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wave with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumonte is working to get back to half guard.
Wave scoring with strikes but Dumonte is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dumonte looks a forlorn figure.
Dumonte tries to hold on but Wave postures up.
Wave lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wave with the ground and pound from mount.
Wave has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dumonte's face.
Dumonte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wave raining down shots from the mount!
Wave looking to finish Dumonte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dumonte!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wave working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wave landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dumonte tries to lock up and control but Wave gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dumonte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wave lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wave working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wave landing strikes from the mount and Dumonte is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Wave.
Dumonte is desperately trying to improve his position but Wave has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wave landing shots from mount.
Wave punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dumonte can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tidal Wave dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wave closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dumonte did well to prevent Wave getting side control.
Dumonte trying to control but Wave postures up.
Wave wants to work for an arm triangle but Dumonte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dumonte won't allow Wave to pass to mount.
Wave is working for an americana but Dumonte has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wave was thinking about the submission.
Tidal Wave has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wave chips away with some ground and pound.
Dumonte looking for a sweep. Not yet Dumonte, not yet.
Dumonte keeping full guard, as Wave tries to pass.
Wave won't allow Dumonte to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave won't allow Dumonte to get back to his feet.
Wave looking to pass the guard.
Wave is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dumonte is trying to control the position but Wave postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wave shoots in looking for a takedown. Dumonte tries to sprawl out of it but Wave keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dumonte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dumonte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wave is out of range.
Wave shoots in and drives through. Dumonte sprawls well.
Wave shoots in and drives through. Dumonte sprawls well.
Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tidal Wave.
Dumonte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wave shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dumonte defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Dumonte misses.
Dumonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wave.
Dumonte 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.
Wave looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dumonte on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dumonte tries to get out of the position.
Wave is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dumonte defends it well.
Wave is breathing heavily.
Dumonte is looking for a sweep. Wave is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wave trying to mount his opponent but Dumonte defends it.
Wave landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dumonte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave uses his free foot to push down on Dumonte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dumonte.
Wave scoring with strikes but Dumonte is staying in there.
Dumonte is desperately trying to improve his position but Wave has a good base and remains in mount.
Wave landing shots from mount.
Wave postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dumonte looks a forlorn figure.
Wave goes for an armbar but Dumonte turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dumonte.
Dumonte postures up in Wave's guard and throws a big left but Wave blocks it.
Dumonte trying to control but Wave is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte content to stall in guard here.
Dumonte wants to control from the top but Wave keeps moving.
Dumonte looking to sit in guard and control but Wave gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wave postures up in Dumonte's guard and throws a big left but Dumonte blocks it.
Wave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dumonte is keeping the position for now.
Wave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wave won't allow Dumonte to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tidal Wave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dumonte looks for the body kick but Wave saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Wave.
A slow jab from Dumonte misses its intended target.
Wave throws a shot from downtown. Dumonte moves away and avoids it.
Dumonte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dumonte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wave. That did some damage!
Wave shoots in and bounces Dumonte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wave wants to pass the guard but Dumonte is keeping the position.
Dumonte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumonte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wave works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dumonte wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wave frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dumonte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wave putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wave lands with some strikes.
Dumonte taking shots to the head.
Wave landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wave looking to finish Dumonte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dumonte!
Wave breaks from Dumonte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumonte's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wave lands a big shot there that rocks Dumonte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wave dominating with strikes here.
Dumonte is trying desperately to improve position.
Wave in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Wave connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wave lands with some strikes.
Wave lands with some strikes.
Wave breaks from Dumonte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wave landing strikes from the mount and Dumonte is in trouble!
Wave is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dumonte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wave with shots to the head and body - Dumonte looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte tries to hold on but Wave pushes him away.
Wave punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dumonte tries to hold on but Wave pushes him away.
Wave looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wave looking to finish Dumonte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dumonte!
Dumonte takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wave lands with some strikes.
Dumonte taking shots to the head.
Wave lands a heavy elbow.
Dumonte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wave unloading with bombs!
Wave working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wave connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wave breaks from Dumonte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wave landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dumonte is looking to improve his position but Wave isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Dumonte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumonte is in a horrible position here. Wave smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wave lands with some strikes.
Dumonte wants to hold on but Wave pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tidal Wave really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dumonte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dumonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wave.
Wave needs to keep his hands up - Dumonte had a free shot at his head there.
Dumonte misses the shot to the body.
Dumonte misses with an uppercut.
Wave shoots in for a takedown but Dumonte shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Dumonte misses its intended target.
Wave shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dumonte as he jumps to the side.
Wave defending well as Dumonte loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Dumonte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumonte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dumonte.
Wave fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tidal Wave.
Wave is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wave feints and as Dumonte raises his hands in defense, Wave changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wave wants to pass the guard but Dumonte is keeping the position.
Dumonte is trying to control the position but Wave postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte wants to sweep but no luck.
Wave wants to pass the guard but Dumonte is keeping the position.
Dumonte pulls Wave in to control the position.
Wave throwing strikes but missing.
Wave throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wave looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dumonte throws a head kick but Wave moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wave tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dumonte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wave somewhat.
Wave shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumonte as he avoids it easily.
Dumonte throws the left hand but Wave avoids the punch easily.
Dumonte throws a body punch but Wave moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wave is defended easily by Dumonte.
Wave is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dumonte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dumonte misses with a hook.
Dumonte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Dumonte.
Wave ducks under a wild hook from Dumonte.
Dumonte lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave shoots in for a takedown but Dumonte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dumonte throws a hook to the side of Wave's head but Wave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wave slips a straight right by Dumonte.
Dumonte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dumonte avoids a kick to the body.
Dumonte cracks Wave with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dumonte.
Wave fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dumonte lands with a nice combination. Wave backs away looking to recover.
Wave walks into a straight right hand from Dumonte.
Dumonte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dumonte looks to land a left hand but Wave moved out of range nicely.
Wave slips under a jab from Dumonte.
Horrible takedown by Wave or perhaps it was just good defense by Dumonte which made him look bad.
Dumonte with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wave ducks under a wild hook from Dumonte.
Dumonte lands a head shot.
Dumonte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wave checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dumonte lands a nice hook to Wave's body. Wave takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dumonte connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumonte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dumonte is looking to slow Wave down with leg kicks.
Dumonte missing with a left hand there. Wave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dumonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dumonte thumps Wave with a low kick.
Wave fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dumonte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paul Dumonte is winning the standup battle so far.
Dumonte avoids the body shot from Wave.
Dumonte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wave has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte had his way with Tidal Wave in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Dumonte misses the target.
Dumonte throws a jab when Wave was well out of range.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wave shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dumonte as he jumps to the side.
Dumonte throws a head kick that misses.
Dumonte catches Wave with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dumonte jabs at Wave's body.
Dumonte 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.
Wave takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dumonte looks to land a left hand but Wave moved out of range nicely.
Dumonte throws a solid leg kick but Wave takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dumonte.
Donk. Dumonte catches Wave right on the button with a cross.
Dumonte leaves Wave with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wave is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dumonte looks to throw the jab but Wave is out of range.
Wave fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tidal Wave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul Dumonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dumonte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumonte scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dumonte lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wave has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wave and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wave has a takedown stuffed.
Wave shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dumonte but Dumonte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dumonte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wave will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wave defending well as Dumonte loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dumonte, as that shot connected.
Dumonte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dumonte just misses with a punch to the body.
Tidal Wave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dumonte throws a sloppy head kick and Wave moves out of range easily.
Dumonte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dumonte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wave avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wave shoots in but Dumonte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dumonte missing with a left hand there. Wave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wave takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Dumonte misses.
Dumonte lands a jab.
Dumonte throws a push kick but Wave slaps the foot to one side.
Dumonte lands a slapping body shot.
Dumonte clobbers Wave with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dumonte but Dumonte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dumonte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dumonte misses with a two punch combination.
Wave fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dumonte lands an overhand right.
Dumonte looks to score with a jab to the body but Wave is just out of range.
Wave avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dumonte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dumonte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wave trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumonte controlling Wave's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte wants to sweep here but Wave controlling him for the moment.
Wave trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul Dumonte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wave slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dumonte keeping full guard, as Wave tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Dumonte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wave 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 46:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tidal Wave!
Tidal Wave is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mitsusada's choice of entrance music: A-Punk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daizu Mitsusada!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Mitsusada misses the target.
Mitsusada misses the jab.
Tankov wants to slow Mitsusada down by chopping away at his legs.
Tankov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitsusada circles away.
Mitsusada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tankov moves in looking to clinch but Mitsusada pushes him off.
Tankov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Tankov.
Tankov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitsusada.
Tankov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tankov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Mitsusada is predictable there
and Tankov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitsusada's knee momentarily.
Tankov misses with a body kick.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tankov.
Tankov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitsusada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tankov checks it well.
Mitsusada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitsusada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitsusada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov shoots in and drives through. Mitsusada sprawls well.
Mitsusada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mitsusada looks gassed!
Tankov rushes Mitsusada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitsusada trying to stall but Tankov improves his position.
Mitsusada misses with some punches.
Tankov lands a knee to the body.
Tankov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tankov looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Tankov avoiding damage.
Tankov tries to stall but Mitsusada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the temple.
Tankov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitsusada's face.
Tankov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mitsusada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitsusada tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
Tankov lands a nice elbow.
Mitsusada takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitsusada's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mitsusada - that landed with a thud.
Tankov lands an elbow just above Mitsusada 's eye.
Mitsusada lands a body shot.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada misses with a punch to the body.
Mitsusada misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitsusada blocks the elbow strike.
Mitsusada blocks the elbow strike.
Tankov blocking some punches.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitsusada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitsusada lands with a light punch inside.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but Mitsusada blocks with his arms.
Mitsusada can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov is pushing Mitsusada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mitsusada lands with a right to the head.
Tankov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitsusada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tankov working Mitsusada over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov slowing the pace effectively.
Tankov blocks a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Tankov lands an elbow just above Mitsusada 's eye.
Tankov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitsusada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitsusada's defenses.
Tankov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitsusada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tankov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitsusada is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Mitsusada fails to land.
Mitsusada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tankov lands a knee to the head.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitsusada tries to work over Tankov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitsusada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tankov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but Mitsusada blocks it.
Tankov wants to stall.
Tankov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada managing to block the knees to the body from Tankov.
Mitsusada managing to block the knees to the body from Tankov.
Mitsusada throws a head punch that misses.
Mitsusada looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov blocks an uppercut.
Mitsusada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitsusada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tankov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitsusada prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitsusada.
Mitsusada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
Mitsusada avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankov.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitsusada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Mitsusada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into Mitsusada's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitsusada blocks the elbow strike.
Mitsusada takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Tankov with a knee to the head.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Tankov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tankov wants to clinch up but Mitsusada keeps it at a distance.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tankov.
Tankov throws a leg kick which misses Mitsusada's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitsusada tries to avoid it.
Adis Tankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Mitsusada misses.
Tankov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tankov throws a front kick aimed at Mitsusada's knee but Mitsusada avoids it well.
Mitsusada thumps Tankov with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tankov, right into the meat.
Tankov misses with a low kick.
Tankov throws a head kick but Mitsusada moves out of range.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot
and Tankov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tankov is looking to slow Mitsusada down with leg kicks.
Tankov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Mitsusada misses with the head strike.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mitsusada fails to land.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitsusada throws a head punch that misses.
Tankov is trying to stall.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Mitsusada - that landed with a thud.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Mitsusada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tankov misses with a knee to the head.
Mitsusada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitsusada lands a nice uppercut.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tankov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitsusada's face.
Mitsusada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mitsusada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tankov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mitsusada tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
Tankov stalling in the clinch but Mitsusada improves position.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Mitsusada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov working Mitsusada over with knees to the body.
Tankov misses with an elbow strike.
Mitsusada looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Mitsusada.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tankov.
Tankov lands an elbow just above Mitsusada 's eye.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitsusada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tankov connects with a knee to the head.
Mitsusada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tankov trying to stall but Mitsusada improves his position.
Mitsusada effectively controlling the action here.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into Mitsusada's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Mitsusada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitsusada avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankov.
Mitsusada working aggressively here.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Mitsusada can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Mitsusada taking a breather.
Mitsusada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tankov landing knees to the body.
Tankov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitsusada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitsusada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitsusada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitsusada.
Tankov lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Tankov.
Tankov stalling in the clinch but Mitsusada improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Mitsusada misses with a body punch.
Mitsusada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankov.
Tankov misses with a knee strike.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
Tankov scores with a knee to the head.
Tankov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitsusada blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitsusada is trying to break the clinch but Tankov has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitsusada working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Mitsusada as the two fighters clinch.
Mitsusada can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Mitsusada misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adis Tankov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Mitsusada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Mitsusada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tankov's elbow.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tankov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitsusada's brow.
Mitsusada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankov throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitsusada avoids it.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Mitsusada trying to stall but Tankov improves his position.
Tankov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mitsusada scores with a shot to the side of Tankov's head.
Tankov is looking to control Mitsusada's arms but Mitsusada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tankov has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adis Tankov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mitsusada just misses with a punch to the body.
Tankov throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitsusada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitsusada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tankov moves away.
Tankov thumps Mitsusada with a low kick.
Mitsusada swings for the body but Tankov moves out of range.
Mitsusada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tankov closes the distance and clinches.
Tankov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitsusada in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tankov.
Mitsusada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tankov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitsusada avoids the damage to the body.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Mitsusada on the inside.
Mitsusada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mitsusada as Tankov tries to tie him up.
Mitsusada scores with a shoulder strike.
Mitsusada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitsusada working aggressively here.
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitsusada misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada avoids the elbow strike from Tankov, against the cage.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitsusada dodges an elbow strike from Tankov.
A short right from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada misses with some punches.
Mitsusada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitsusada trying to control the position but instead, Tankov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitsusada into the cage.
Mitsusada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tankov misses with a knee strike.
Tankov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tankov wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Mitsusada.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitsusada blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitsusada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitsusada lands a shot to the body.
Tankov blocks a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitsusada's defenses.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov prevents a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov prevents Mitsusada from breaking the clinch.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov blocking some punches.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
Tankov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitsusada's face.
Tankov lands an elbow inside.
Tankov stalling the fight.
Tankov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mitsusada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tankov wants a takedown.
Tankov blocking some punches.
Tankov takes a shot to the head.
Tankov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mitsusada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Mitsusada misses with the head strike.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitsusada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mitsusada.
Still in the clinch, Mitsusada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tankov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitsusada, right into the meat.
Mitsusada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitsusada tries to clinch but Tankov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov moves out of range as Mitsusada strikes.
Tankov avoids the body shot from Mitsusada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitsusada checks a leg kick.
Mitsusada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitsusada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tankov checks a leg kick nicely.
Tankov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mitsusada counters with a right hand to the body.
Tankov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitsusada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tankov rather than just go for the knockout.
Tankov moves in looking to clinch but Mitsusada pushes him off.
Tankov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tankov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitsusada throws out the jab.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitsusada is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tankov throws a leg kick which misses Mitsusada's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitsusada tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankov throws a head kick but Mitsusada moves out of range.
Mitsusada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tankov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tankov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitsusada trying to control the position but Tankov is working away.
Tankov being controlled for a moment.
Tankov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daizu Mitsusada really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mitsusada misses the shot to the body.
Tankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada thuds his right hand into Tankov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick from Tankov lands but Mitsusada takes it in his stride.
Mitsusada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tankov's half guard.
Tankov tries to roll over but Mitsusada keeps him under control.
Mitsusada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mitsusada with shots to the head and body - Tankov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mitsusada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov is looking to improve his position but Mitsusada isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitsusada throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tankov because Mitsusada loaded up on that one.
Mitsusada working Tankov over with strikes here.
Mitsusada working for a submission but Tankov is keeping him at bay.
Mitsusada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tankov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tankov tries to hold on but Mitsusada pushes him away.
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.
Mitsusada wants to control but instead Tankov manages to regain half guard.
Tankov gets back to full guard.
Tankov controlling the position.
Tankov wants to stand and escape but Mitsusada is having none of it.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
Tankov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
Tankov has his foot on Mitsusada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitsusada works his way back into a safe position though.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
Mitsusada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tankov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mitsusada misses with a wild combination.
Tankov tries to clinch but Mitsusada moves out of range.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Tankov scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tankov, right into the meat.
Tankov wants to clinch up but Mitsusada keeps it at a distance.
Tankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Tankov throws a shot from downtown. Mitsusada moves away and avoids it.
Mitsusada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tankov counters with a nice body kick.
Tankov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Mitsusada fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitsusada.
Tankov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Tankov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Daizu Mitsusada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mitsusada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitsusada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mitsusada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tankov throws a wild body kick that Mitsusada sees coming a mile off.
Tankov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tankov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitsusada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tankov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mitsusada throws a lazy right hand but Tankov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tankov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tankov throws a leg kick
and Mitsusada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tankov's guard.
Tankov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitsusada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mitsusada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada trying to move into half guard but instead Tankov has managed to sweep!
Mitsusada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tankov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mitsusada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tankov's guard.
Mitsusada throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
Tankov wants to get back to his feet but Mitsusada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitsusada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitsusada being controlled here momentarily.
Mitsusada wants to control from the top but Tankov keeps moving.
Tankov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitsusada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tankov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tankov forces Mitsusada back against the cage and clinches.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitsusada swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mitsusada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mitsusada lands an uppercut.
Tankov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tankov stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tankov lands a nice knee to the body.
Tankov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitsusada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tankov trying to land knees to the body.
Mitsusada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitsusada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov scores with a knee to the head.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Mitsusada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Mitsusada avoids the elbow strike from Tankov, against the cage.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitsusada.
Mitsusada misses with a body punch.
Mitsusada pushes Tankov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitsusada misses with a punch to the body.
Mitsusada tries to throw a body punch but Tankov avoids it by throwing Mitsusada back against the cage.
Tankov looking to throw knees to the head but Mitsusada is blocking nicely.
Tankov leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daizu Mitsusada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitsusada 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daizu Mitsusada!
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