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CEFC 265 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 1859 p4p, 225 weight class) and David Blaine (ranked 8407 p4p, 692 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Kung Fu Fighting blaring out of the sound system. 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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272 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Blaine!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson defending well as Blaine loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blaine should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Blaine throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Blaine has eaten all the pies!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch but Blaine is having none of it.
Blaine throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Blaine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaine throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Blaine goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Johnson in side control.
Blaine is rocked!
It looks like David Blaine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd goes nuts as Johnson knocks Blaine out cold with a massive hammerfist! Johnson Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 4098 p4p, 498 weight class) and Joshua Lynch (ranked 11481 p4p, 819 weight class). Fighter 1 kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died. Lynch has chosen Dezarie / Most High as his entrance music. Sparring Fighter 1 is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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42
202 lbs
21 - 20 - 0 |
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225 lbs
19 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparring Fighter 1!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joshua Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Fighter 1 works the jab nicely.
Fighter 1 throws a lazy head kick
and Fighter 1 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Fighter 1 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter 1 looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter 1 slips under a jab.
Lynch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lynch lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Lynch rushes Fighter 1 and presses him up against the cage.
Lynch misses with a knee to the head.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Lynch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lynch slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Fighter 1.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter 1 tries to break the clinch but Lynch is controlling the position.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Lynch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fighter 1 at a distance.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter 1 is just out of range.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Lynch lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter 1's guard.
Fighter 1 is breathing heavily.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter 1 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter 1 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fighter 1 wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter 1 is retaining full guard.
Fighter 1 wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter 1 keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Fighter 1 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lynch is controlling him.
Lynch is working Fighter 1 over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet but Lynch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynch passes Fighter 1's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fighter 1 kicks off Lynch and gets to his feet.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter 1 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter 1 seems unphased.
Lynch lands with an overhand left.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter 1 throws out the jab.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch goes for a double leg but Fighter 1 avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter 1 continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter 1 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter 1 lands a head kick!
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter 1 moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter 1 scores with a nice strike.
Lynch has closed the distance and engaged Fighter 1 in a clinch.
Lynch takes a shot to the head.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fighter 1 to keep the fight standing.
Fighter 1 lands a nice elbow.
Lynch working aggressively here.
Lynch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lynch jumps guard but Fighter 1 turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparring Fighter 1 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Lynch.
Fighter 1 creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lynch's defenses.
Fighter 1 misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 staying out of range there.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Lynch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Fighter 1's body.
Fighter 1 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynch. Lynch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fighter 1's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter 1 scrambles back to his feet.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter 1 manages to avoid it.
Fighter 1 wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lynch lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Fighter 1 there.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter 1 throws out the jab.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fighter 1 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
A left lands for Lynch.
Lynch moves out of range as Fighter 1 strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch drops Fighter 1 with a big left hand and mounts him. Fighter 1 is in big trouble!
Fighter 1 is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch loads up with a big shot that hurts Fighter 1! He's pulled Lynch in close but Lynch has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Fighter 1 survive? More strikes from Lynch and Fighter 1 is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joshua Lynch!
Joshua Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sparring Fighter 1 was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Face (ranked 5411 p4p, 589 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 4167 p4p, 508 weight class). Face's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tyga - Real Deal. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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37
194 lbs
24 - 12 - 1 |
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27
214 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Face.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Face is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dux duly obliges.
Dux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux lands the left hand.
Dux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Face doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Face's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a leg kick but Face sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dux!
Dux jabs Face to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dux misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
Face slips a straight right by Dux.
Dux cracks a nice hook into Face's ribs.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face misses with a two punch combination.
Dux drops his hands momentarily and Face takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Dux lands a nice hook to Face's body. Face takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Face tries to bum rush Dux with a series of wild strikes but Dux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux digs a good body shot into Face's ribs.
Dux lands a right hook to the body.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Face swinging wildly here.
Dux digs a good hook to Face's body.
Dux works Face's body with a nice hook.
Face swinging wildly here.
Dux cracks the inside of Face's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dux misses.
Dux throws a right hand that misses
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
Dux looks to land a body kick but Face moved away.
A quick step to the side and Face tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux connects with a body shot.
Face throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
As Face backs off Dux throws a huge counter combo but Face manages to avoid it all.
Face misses with a body shot.
Face misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Face misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Face takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Face swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dux lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Face slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Face with a body shot.
Dux lands with an overhand left.
Dux tries to bum rush Face with a series of wild strikes but Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Face connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Dux throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Face misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Dux misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face checks a low kick from Dux.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Face misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Dux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux throws a series of punches but Face moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Dux. Those never looked like landing.
Dux throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Face jabs at Dux's body.
Face lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Face rather than just go for the knockout.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dux lands with a good body shot.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Face went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Face throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux connects with a body shot that sends Face's belly button to the back.
Dux throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Dux lands a slapping body shot.
Face moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Face misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux slips a jab from Face.
Face lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
It looked like Face was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Face does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Face looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux misses with a combination
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face jabs at Dux's body.
Face scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Dux. Those never looked like landing.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Face dips to his left and cracks Dux with an uppercut!
Face misses with a lunging right hand
and Dux counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dux!
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
A big right from Face misses.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Dux lands with a shot to the body.
Face throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Face throws a poor cross that misses
and Dux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Dux. Beautiful body shot.
Dux misses with a body punch
letting Face counter with a right hand.
Dux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Face clobbers Dux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Face avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Dux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux misses with a straight right.
Dux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face looks to land a combination. Dux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux slips a straight right by Face.
Face tests Dux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Face lands a head shot.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Dux throws a push kick but Face slaps the foot to one side.
Dux works Face's body with a nice hook.
Dux swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Dux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Face walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dux.
Dux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Face.
Dux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux switches off momentarily and Face cracks him with a monster right hand! Dux topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Face dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Face!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angel Face!
During a confident post fight interview, Angel Face thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janis Lusis (ranked 3382 p4p, 369 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 7501 p4p, 668 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Savage's choice of entrance music: Pomp & Circumstance. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janis Lusis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusis misses with a straight right.
Savage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lusis.
Lusis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Lusis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lusis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Lusis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lusis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Savage manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage stands up out of the half guard.
Lusis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lusis misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Savage is standing up over Lusis. Lusis looks to escape but Savage dives into side control.
Savage tries to advance to mount but Lusis denies him.
Lusis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage controlling his opponent.
Lusis is trying to stand but he's just given Savage his back.
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.
Good control from Savage.
Savage looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis wants to escape the position.
Savage has good solid back control here.
Lusis trying to get back to his feet but Savage is in full control for now.
That's four 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.
Lusis is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Savage might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lusis trying to control the hands but Savage breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Lusis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lusis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Lusis.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Lusis throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters by moving into the clinch.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lusis tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lusis defends it well.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lusis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Lusis throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lusis is trying to stand back up but Savage is controlling him
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.
Savage is taking a breather. Lusis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lusis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lusis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Savage moves out of range as Lusis strikes.
Lusis throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Savage not doing much here.
Savage moves into full mount! Lusis won't be happy about that!
Savage controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Savage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Savage lands a big elbow.
Lusis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lusis is surviving well by controlling Savage's body position as best he can.
Savage content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lusis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage throws a big counter head kick but Lusis avoids it with no problem.
Lusis wants to clinch but Savage slips to the side
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusis pushes Savage off looking to stand but Savage dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lusis wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lusis misses with a wild combination.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage slips a jab from Lusis.
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.
Lusis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Lusis misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Lusis.
Janis Lusis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lusis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lusis defends it well.
Lusis throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lusis defends it well.
Lusis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lusis swinging wildly here.
Lusis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Lusis.
Lusis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a single leg into guard. Lusis didn't expect that.
Lusis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Savage dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savage is chipping away with strikes.
Savage takes a little break here. Lusis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage decides to stand back up. Savage steps back and let's Lusis get back to his feet.
Lusis looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Lusis sets himself, and Savage steps forward looking for the clinch! Lusis avoids it this time.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lusis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lusis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lusis's guard.
Janis Lusis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Savage!
Randy Savage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Loel (ranked 2224 p4p, 319 weight class) and Noah Jaccard (ranked 4556 p4p, 531 weight class). Loel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Matchbox 20 - Push. This should be fireworks!
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26
185 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Jaccard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaccard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loel missing with a left hand there. Jaccard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaccard throws a shot from downtown. Loel moves away and avoids it.
Jaccard lands with a kick to the temple. Loel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Loel. Beautiful body shot.
Loel avoids a kick to the body.
Noah Jaccard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loel lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaccard's head.
Loel with a nice cross.
It looks like Noah Jaccard has been cut.
Jaccard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loel.
Loel takes one to the chin there.
Loel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Loel has managed to clinch.
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!
Loel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loel lands with a left to the head.
Jaccard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
Jaccard misses with some punches.
Jaccard lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Loel.
Loel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Jaccard tries to throw a body punch but Loel avoids it by throwing Jaccard back against the cage.
Jaccard misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaccard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaccard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaccard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaccard's efforts to push away.
Jaccard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaccard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Loel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaccard takes a shot to the head.
Loel lands a nice uppercut.
Jaccard throws a head punch that misses.
Loel can't find room to land a body shot as Jaccard controls the action.
Loel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaccard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaccard misses with a punch to the body.
Loel tries to throw a body punch but Jaccard avoids it by throwing Loel back against the cage.
Jaccard misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaccard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loel avoids the head kick by Jaccard.
Loel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loel looks to land a combination but Jaccard avoids it well.
Loel closes the distance and pushes Jaccard back into the cage.
Loel breaks from the clinch.
Jaccard scores with a jab to the body.
Loel throws a shot to the body.
Jaccard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Loel lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Noah Jaccard's cut even more.
Loel blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaccard misses with a kick to the body
and Loel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loel drops Jaccard with a straight right hand, right on the button! Loel follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Loel!
A very excited looking Yuri Loel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 4653 p4p, 546 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 4099 p4p, 494 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maanpohja fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Millennium to the ground. Maanpohja is now in Millennium's guard.
Millennium controls Maanpohja momentarily but Maanpohja frees himself.
Maanpohja landing with the ground and pound.
Millennium is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millennium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Millennium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Millennium wants to sweep here but Maanpohja controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja throws a big right hand that misses.
Maanpohja throwing strikes from guard but Millennium blocks nicely.
Maanpohja throws a strike but Millennium rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Millennium defends it easily.
Millennium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Millennium controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Millennium trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Millennium passes into side control.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
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.
An elbow from Millennium crashes against the mat.
Millennium in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maanpohja throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Millennium thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja stops Millennium from passing to mount.
Maanpohja is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Millennium keeps moving and retains side control.
Maanpohja tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Maanpohja throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Millennium trying to control the position but Maanpohja is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maanpohja connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Maanpohja misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Millennium wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Millennium in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Millennium is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maanpohja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Millennium keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Millennium seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maanpohja is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Maanpohja manages to get back to half guard.
Millennium tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maanpohja controls his leg.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Millennium winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Millennium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maanpohja keeps working.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
Millennium passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Millennium scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Millennium stands up.
A leg kick checked by Maanpohja.
Maanpohja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Millennium looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Millennium tries to bench press Maanpohja off him but Maanpohja keeps the position.
Maanpohja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Millennium, who protects the arm well.
Millennium taking a bit of punishment here - Maanpohja scoring with strikes.
Millennium is pushing Maanpohja's head away, looking to escape. Maanpohja manages to hold on to the position though.
Chris Millennium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Millennium prevents Maanpohja from improving position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millennium manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maanpohja misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Millennium controlling the pace.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maanpohja is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Millennium not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maanpohja tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Millennium is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maanpohja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Millennium tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maanpohja.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Maanpohja wants to get back to full guard.
Millennium sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maanpohja defending well though.
Millennium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millennium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Millennium frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maanpohja flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Millennium unloading with bombs!
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
Millennium sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maanpohja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maanpohja is working hard here to advance position.
Maanpohja 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.
Millennium is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it.
Millennium not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Millennium wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja tries to roll over but Millennium keeps him under control.
Maanpohja looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Millennium pushes past his half guard into mount!
Millennium looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maanpohja flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Millennium wants to stand but Maanpohja is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Millennium controlling from mount.
Maanpohja is trying to reverse the position but instead Millennium has taken his back - oops!
Millennium is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maanpohja defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maanpohja defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium keeps control of the position as Maanpohja tries to break free.
Maanpohja rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja punching from the bottom.
Millennium is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maanpohja missing with punches from the bottom.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millennium is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Millennium circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Millennium drives through with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Millennium trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Millennium controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maanpohja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Millennium 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 Maanpohja.
Maanpohja dodges the ground and pound from Millennium.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Millennium is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maanpohja is trying to escape and Millennium transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maanpohja is forced to tap! Nice work there by Millennium! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Millennium!
An out of breath Chris Millennium thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Landry (ranked 2465 p4p, 333 weight class) and Xafan Kong (ranked 2452 p4p, 331 weight class). Landry comes into the arena with Ride Wit Me - Nelly blaring out of the sound system. Kong has chosen Demon's Theme as his entrance music. Ed Landry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xafan Kong's chin.
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210 lbs
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World class 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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Landry looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but Landry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Landry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landry.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong cracks the inside of Landry's front leg.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Landry sees coming a mile off.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Kong both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kong misses.
Landry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Landry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Landry does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Landry lands a two punch combo.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Landry looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Landry's side.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Landry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Crunch! Kong slams his shin into Landry's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Landry does no damage.
Landry moves out of range of the strikes.
Landry misses the jab.
Kong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Landry's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Landry does no damage.
Landry slips under a jab from Kong.
Landry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kong.
Kong digs a good body shot into Landry's ribs.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
Kong thows a body kick. Landry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
Landry has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landry takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Kong cracks the inside of Landry's front leg.
Landry throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong works the jab nicely.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Kong dodges the punch combination from Landry.
Nice shot by Landry.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kong misses.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
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!
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kong takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Landry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Landry had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Landry misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Landry takes one to the chin there.
Kong takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Kong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Landry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Landry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kong lands a jab to Landry's midsection.
Landry is breathing heavily.
Kong connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Kong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kong.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Landry walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Landry finds it's target.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Landry's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Landry.
Landry misses with a double jab
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Landry looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry throws a big counter combination but Kong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong scores with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Landry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
Landry avoids the body shot from Kong.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Kong swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Kong leaves Landry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Landry. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Kong throws a series of punches but Landry avoids them all with ease.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Landry rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Landry lands a body shot.
Kong tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong closes the distance and pushes Landry back into the cage.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong digs a right hand into Landry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Landry's gas tank.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Landry controls the action.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong is working Landry over against the cage.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Landry.
Landry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Landry prevents a body shot from Kong.
I was talking to Landry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Landry is rocked!
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Landry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kong to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Landry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Kong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landry doesn't seem phased though.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong throws an overhand right that drops Landry like a sack of potatoes! Kong dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 520 p4p, 81 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 404 p4p, 62 weight class). Bronko Strunz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Denke's chin.
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz feints and then cracks Denke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denke down.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strunz misses with a lunging right hand
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denke moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strunz counters with a head kick.
Denke stalks Strunz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strunz's face. Strunz staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Strunz lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Strunz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Strunz throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz dips to his left and cracks Denke with an uppercut!
Strunz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Strunz misses
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Denke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strunz lands with a kick to the temple. Denke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Denke slips a jab from Strunz.
Strunz slips a jab from Denke.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Denke avoids the head kick by Strunz.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Strunz's shoulder, as Strunz tries to avoid the shot.
Strunz thinks about the counter body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
Strunz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Denke blocks a low kick nicely.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strunz circles away quickly and effectively.
Strunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strunz moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strunz throws a low kick but Denke moves out of range easily.
Denke throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denke walks into a stiff left hand from Strunz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Some bone on bone action there as Denke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Denke as he checks the leg kick.
Strunz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Denke counters with a stiff right hand.
Denke checks a leg kick.
Denke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Denke.
A big right from Denke misses.
Denke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strunz lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strunz.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Denke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strunz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strunz.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Strunz is out of range.
Strunz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strunz.
Strunz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strunz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Denke staying out of range there.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Denke scores with a jab. Strunz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz throws a low kick but Denke moves out of range easily.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Denke ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a leg kick
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strunz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke throws a hook but Strunz blocks it.
Denke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Denke moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Strunz misses with a low kick.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
Denke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strunz lands with a cross.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Denke blocks the low kick.
Denke thuds a left hand into Strunz's body.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
A little jabbing left from Strunz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Strunz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denke doesn't seem phased though.
Strunz throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Strunz misses with a shot to the body
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
Denke swings widly with a right hand
and Strunz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Strunz - just one landing.
Strunz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strunz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Strunz looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.
Strunz cracks the inside of Denke's front leg.
Denke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Denke checks a leg kick.
Denke slips a jab from Strunz.
Denke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strunz sprawls and moves away.
Denke throws a right hand that misses
and Strunz counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Denke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strunz doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Strunz tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strunz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Strunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strunz is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Denke staying out of range there.
Strunz lands with a nice combination. Denke backs away looking to recover.
Strunz throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with an inside leg kick.
Strunz swinging wildly here.
Strunz just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Denke sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Strunz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Strunz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strunz throws a chopping leg kick but Denke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strunz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Strunz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strunz scores with a leg kick.
Strunz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Strunz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strunz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Denke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denke is out of range and Strunz settles back down.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Strunz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strunz throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strunz.
Denke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strunz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strunz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Denke is able to avoid easily.
Strunz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strunz throws a head kick but Denke moves out of range.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Strunz.
Strunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strunz moves away from the strike by Denke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
Strunz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
A low kick from Strunz misses
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
Strunz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strunz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke throws a leg kick but Strunz checks it.
Strunz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz sizes up Denke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz 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 Denke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Denke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strunz.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strunz lands a head kick!
Strunz thumps Denke with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strunz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 150 p4p, 20 weight class) and Frank Brewer (ranked 1131 p4p, 135 weight class). Jah comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. Brewer has chosen Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music. Frank Brewer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer avoids the head kick by Jah.
Jah is looking to clinch but Brewer is avoiding it.
Brewer tries a quick counter leg kick but Jah is wise to it.
Brewer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jah throws a head kick that misses
and Brewer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jah throws a wild body kick that Brewer sees coming a mile off.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Jah avoids it.
Brewer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brewer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jah throws a leg kick that misses.
Jah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer throws a chopping leg kick but Jah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brewer tries to land a leg kick but Jah saw it coming and moves away.
Jah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jah.
Brewer wants to land a leg kick but Jah is out of range.
Jah throws a quick counter head kick but Brewer was just out of range.
Brewer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Jah down.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Jah avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Jah ducks right into an uppercut from Brewer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Jah down.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jah.
Brewer throws a fast counter high kick but Jah manages to duck under it in time.
Jah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer flicks out a counter leg kick but Jah steps away.
Jah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brewer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brewer throws a solid leg kick but Jah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brewer.
Brewer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Jah as he checks the leg kick.
Jah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jah is looking to slow Brewer down with leg kicks.
Brewer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jah scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brewer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brewer is looking to chop away at Jah's legs.
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brewer cracks a nice hook into Jah's ribs.
Brewer throws a body punch but Jah moves out of range.
Brewer tries to land a leg kick but Jah saw it coming and moves away.
Brewer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Jah.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Jah avoids it.
Jah throws a good cross that connects.
Jah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brewer tries to land a leg kick but Jah saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah checks a low kick from Brewer.
Brewer slips under a jab.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jah is just out of range.
Jah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brewer lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jah tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer flicks out a counter leg kick but Jah steps away.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer avoids the head kick by Jah.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Brewer throws a shot to the body.
Jah misses with a kick to the body.
Brewer flicks out a counter leg kick but Jah steps away.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jah misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a leg kick which misses Jah's front leg but catches the back leg as Jah tries to avoid it.
Jah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jah is out of range and Brewer settles back down.
Jah is looking to land body kicks.
Jah misses with a head kick.
Brewer avoids a kick to the body.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses.
Jah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jah.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Jah saw that one coming.
Jah takes a kick to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Brewer.
Jah misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Brewer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brewer avoids the head kick by Jah.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Jah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick.
Brewer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brewer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Brewer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Jah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brewer tries a low kick but Jah avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by Jah as he checks the leg kick.
Brewer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jah rather than just go for the knockout.
Jah connects with a body shot that sends Brewer's belly button to the back.
Brewer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer is looking to land body kicks.
Jah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jah 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 Brewer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brewer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brewer wants to land a leg kick but Jah is out of range.
Brewer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jah pushes Brewer away with a front kick.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jah throws a nice head kick!
Brewer throws a leg kick which misses Jah's front leg but catches the back leg as Jah tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brewer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Jah misses with a wild body shot.
Jah moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Jah moves out of range of the leg kick from Brewer.
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer.
Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Brewer backs away, Jah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jah throws a low kick but Brewer moves out of range easily.
Brewer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Jah avoids it.
Jah checks a low kick from Brewer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer motions for Jah to come forward. Brewer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Jah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brewer throws a push kick but Jah slaps the foot to one side.
Jah clinches up with Brewer and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Brewer on the inside.
Jah landing knees to the body.
Brewer is breathing heavily.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jah breaks the clinch.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Brewer throws a leg kick
and Jah counters with a left and a right that stings Brewer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah throws a body kick that misses
and Brewer counters with a body kick that stops Jah in his tracks momentarily.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brewer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jah lands the left hand.
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!
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jah.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Brewer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brewer counters with a nice leg kick.
Frank Brewer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Jah.
Jah looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
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 Soul Jah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brewer slips under a jab from Jah.
Jah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brewer tries to work over Jah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Jah tries a knee to the head but Brewer blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Brewer.
Brewer tries to stall but Jah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jah is trying to push Brewer away but Brewer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jah throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer catches Jah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jah is looking to clinch but Brewer is avoiding it.
Jah clinches with his opponent.
Brewer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brewer is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brewer.
Jah tries to land knees in the clinch but Brewer avoids the damage to the body.
Jah stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brewer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jah misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brewer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jah controls his hands.
Jah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
Brewer managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jah prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Jah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brewer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brewer is defending well for now.
Brewer is working Jah over against the cage.
Jah tries to land knees in the clinch but Brewer avoids the damage to the body.
Soul Jah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brewer has Jah pressed against the cage.
A short left from Brewer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jah.
Brewer cracks Jah with a nice body shot.
Brewer is working Jah over against the cage.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brewer avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jah misses with a few strikes there.
Brewer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Jah misses its intended target.
Brewer takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Brewer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jah is out of range and Brewer settles back down.
Jah misses with a two punch combination.
Brewer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jah moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brewer cracks the inside of Jah's front leg.
Crunch! Brewer slams his shin into Jah's torso.
Brewer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jah misses with a low kick as Brewer jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Brewer just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jah moves away from the strike by Brewer.
Jah tries to clinch up but Brewer circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jah takes one to the chin there.
Brewer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jah.
Brewer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jah throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brewer punishes Jah's body with a nice straight punch.
Brewer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jah.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Jah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brewer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jah. That one must have hurt.
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
As Brewer tries to get set, Jah tries to push him back and clinch up but Brewer manages to avoid the attempt.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. Jah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Brewer.
Jah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jah. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jah. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jah looks to land a body kick but Brewer moved away.
Jah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Jah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brewer blocks a head kick by Jah.
Jah avoids a kick to the body.
Jah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
A leg kick checked by Jah.
Jah scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brewer - the referee stops the clock and Jah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brewer. Jah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jah's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah moves into the clinch successfully.
Brewer tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
Jah prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Jah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brewer lands a really nice looking cross but Jah seems unphased.
Brewer misses with a wild body shot.
Jah is looking for a counter combo.
Jah scores with a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brewer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Brewer.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Brewer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brewer.
Jah just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Jah.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
Jah lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Jah blocks the low kick.
Brewer misses with a low kick as Jah jumps back.
Brewer feints and then cracks Jah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jah down.
Jah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a jab when Jah was well out of range.
Brewer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brewer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Jah blocks the low kick.
Jah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah misses with a series of wild punches.
Jah backing away here, and Brewer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Jah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jah misses with a head kick.
Brewer blocks a head kick by Jah.
Brewer throws a chopping leg kick but Jah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jah blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Jah.
Jah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brewer is out of range and Jah settles back down.
Brewer lands a head shot.
Jah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Jah.
Jah cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jah avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Jah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jah. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Jah.
Jah moves away from the strike by Brewer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah checks a leg kick nicely.
Brewer throws a solid leg kick but Jah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brewer.
Jah moves out of range of the body kick from Brewer.
A big left from Jah misses.
Jah lands with a right hand.
Jah throws a head kick that Brewer semi-blocks.
Jah throws a low kick but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick.
Jah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Jah.
A low kick from Brewer misses
and Jah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brewer really felt that one!
Brewer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Jah off balance momentarily.
Brewer dips to his left and cracks Jah with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jah is out of range and Brewer settles back down.
Jah darts in and clinches Brewer up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer blocking some punches.
Jah misses with a punch on the inside.
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jah takes a step back to recover.
Frank Brewer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Jah does no damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jah moves out of range of the body kick from Brewer.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Jah moved away.
Jah throws a quick counter head kick but Brewer was just out of range.
Crunch! Brewer slams his shin into Jah's torso.
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer scores with a push kick.
Brewer blocks a low kick nicely.
Brewer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brewer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brewer throws a push kick but Jah slaps the foot to one side.
Jah feints and then cracks Brewer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brewer down.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. Jah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jah swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brewer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jah misses its target.
Jah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jah misses with a head kick.
Jah missing with a left hand there. Brewer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brewer! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah drives through and clinches with Brewer against the cage.
Brewer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
Brewer avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Jah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jah.
Jah misses with a knee strike.
Brewer avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Jah looking to throw knees to the head but Brewer is blocking nicely.
Jah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Jah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brewer 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Brewer!
Frank Brewer is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Frank Brewer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 177 p4p, 26 weight class) and Sni Probong (ranked 413 p4p, 46 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Probong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodhi Mandala. 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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162 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sni Probong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probong cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Probong throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Probong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong tries to move into range but Tree Knee Dad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Probong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice looking jab.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Probong is looking to score with low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Probong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probong throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the body kick.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Probong.
Probong takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown. Probong tries to sprawl out of it but Tree Knee Dad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Probong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Probong looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Probong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probong throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Probong quickly recovers to half guard.
Probong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Probong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Probong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Probong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Probong is holding on for now.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Probong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Probong won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Probong is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Probong is defending well.
Probong trying to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probong is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
Probong controlling the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Probong scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Probong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Probong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Probong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Probong with a series of wild strikes but Probong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Probong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Probong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a leg kick but Probong moves out of range and Tree Knee Dad only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong misses the jab.
Probong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tree Knee Dad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probong checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Probong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Probong is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Probong's guard.
Probong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Probong is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Probong.
Probong is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Probong throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Probong blocks a low kick nicely.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Probong blocks a leg kick.
Probong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Probong wants it to stay on the feet.
Probong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tree Knee Dad takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Probong under the eye.
Probong slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Probong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Probong throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Probong slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Probong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tree Knee Dad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Probong throws a big counter head kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Probong lands a leg kick that knocks Tree Knee Dad off balance momentarily.
Probong misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Probong defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Tree Knee Dad scores with a four punch combination!
Probong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Probong's head back.
Probong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Probong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tree Knee Dad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Probong scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Probong is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Probong is having none of it.
Probong is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Probong won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Tree Knee Dad there.
Probong trying to control here.
Probong is defending against the submission attempts here by Tree Knee Dad.
Probong wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Probong defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Probong wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Probong won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Probong defending well.
Probong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Probong is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probong can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Probong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tree Knee Dad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Probong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
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.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong scores with a head kick.
Probong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tree Knee Dad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab.
Probong wants to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Probong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tree Knee Dad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses its target.
Probong slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tree Knee Dad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Probong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Probong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Probong settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probong lands a two punch combo.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a takedown but Probong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Probong throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Probong staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Probong throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Probong.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probong momentarily.
Probong misses with a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad swats away the attempt to clinch by Probong.
Probong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Probong should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Probong counters with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Probong circles away quickly and effectively.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Probong connects with a jab.
Probong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probong scores with a jab. Tree Knee Dad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probong momentarily.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Probong.
Probong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Probong throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Probong pinned against the cage. Probong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Probong tries a quick counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is wise to it.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Probong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Probong has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Probong, as that shot connected.
Probong moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Probong scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probong is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Tree Knee Dad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Probong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tree Knee Dad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Probong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probong throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Probong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tree Knee Dad tests Probong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Probong throws a head kick that misses.
Probong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probong walks into a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick from Probong.
A quick step to the side and Tree Knee Dad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Probong moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad dives in and grabs Probong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Probong pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's head and hops out.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Probong tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Probong as Tree Knee Dad shoots in.
Probong throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Probong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree Knee Dad's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Probong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Probong's control of his arms but Probong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probong looking to control.
Probong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tree Knee Dad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Probong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Probong is on top in guard.
Tree Knee Dad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probong defends it easily.
Probong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tree Knee Dad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Probong is retaining full guard.
Probong is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to his closed guard and prevents Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Probong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Probong is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Probong defends it.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Probong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tree Knee Dad is thwarting Probong's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tree Knee Dad lunges at Probong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Probong's hand.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad cracks the inside of Probong's front leg.
Tree Knee Dad thumps Probong with a low kick.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Probong's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Probong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Probong tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong misses with a head kick.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Probong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a combination
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tree Knee Dad.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong tries to sprawl but Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Probong is positioning himself well to prevent Tree Knee Dad advancing to mount.
Probong wants to get back to full guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Probong trying to control here.
Probong is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probong keeps working.
Probong won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Probong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but Probong is blocking nicely.
Probong tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full mount! Probong won't be happy about that!
Tree Knee Dad lands with some strikes.
Probong tries to lock up and control but Tree Knee Dad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine from mount but Probong is having none of it.
Probong is working to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Probong wriggling away.
Tree Knee Dad with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad with good strikes from the mount here!
Tree Knee Dad looking to finish Probong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Probong!
Probong is squirming around, avoiding Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the action.
Tree Knee Dad with good strikes from the mount here!
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Probong because Tree Knee Dad loaded up on that one.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Probong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Probong and Tree Knee Dad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Probong with a big right hand but Probong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new lightweight champion!
Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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