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VFC 152: Paris vs. Ericssonl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Camel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasimir Fenring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenring has chosen Opeth - The Grand Conjuration as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Camel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hasimir Fenring!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenring.
Camel dodges the punch combination from Fenring.
Camel shoots for a takedown but Fenring saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camel moves out of range of the strikes.
Fenring scores with a jab.
Fenring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fenring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camel blocks a jab.
Fenring misses with a hook.
Fenring swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fenring sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fenring.
Fenring takes one on the button.
Hasimir Fenring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenring throws a wild body kick that Camel sees coming a mile off.
Fenring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camel at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Camel misses the target.
Fenring lands a nice hook to Camel 's body. Camel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenring misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camel counters with a nice body shot.
Fenring looks to land a combination but Camel avoids it well.
Fenring misses with the combination.
Camel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fenring misses with a body shot.
Fenring throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fenring lands a two punch combo.
Fenring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camel .
Fenring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camel was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenring.
Fenring is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camel rather than just go for the knockout.
Fenring lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fenring dodges the punch combination from Camel .
Camel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fenring manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Camel forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fenring defending well though.
Camel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fenring doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camel .
Camel is looking to advance position but Fenring won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fenring wants to get back to his feet.
Camel is controlling the pace.
Camel stalling away here and it's allowed Fenring to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camel postures up in Fenring's guard and throws a big left but Fenring blocks it.
Camel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camel wants to pass the guard but Fenring is keeping the position.
Camel trying to control but Fenring is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenring wants to stand but Camel is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hasimir Fenring will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fenring throws a jab when Camel was well out of range.
Hasimir Fenring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camel thows a body shot but no joy.
Camel sizes up Fenring with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fenring works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fenring throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fenring just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenring misses with a series of wild punches.
Fenring throws a series of punches but Camel moves out of range.
Camel dodges the punch combination from Fenring.
Fenring throws a leg kick but Camel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camel throws an overhand right that lands on Fenring's shoulder, as Fenring tries to avoid the shot.
Fenring throws a lazy right hand but Camel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Camel does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fenring, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fenring. No joy for Camel on that attempt.
Camel misses with a wild body shot.
Fenring shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camel eats them both and turns towards Fenring to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Camel missing with a left hand there. Fenring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenring.
Camel lands with an overhand left.
Camel ducks under a wild hook from Fenring.
Fenring misses with a low kick as Camel jumps back.
Camel walks into a stiff left hand from Fenring.
Fenring staying out of range there.
Fenring throws a sloppy body shot
and Camel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenring throws a series of punches but Camel moves out of range.
Fenring just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenring misses the shot to the body.
Fenring throws a good cross that connects.
Fenring is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camel counters with a left to the body.
Camel swings for the body but Fenring moves out of range.
Camel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fenring avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Camel blocks a jab.
Hasimir Fenring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camel slips a jab from Fenring.
Camel staying out of range there.
A big right from Fenring misses.
Hasimir Fenring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fenring throws the left hand but Camel avoids the punch easily.
Fenring throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camel counters with a straight right hand.
Camel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fenring pinned against the cage. Fenring gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Camel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Camel .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camel was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenring.
Fenring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camel .
Camel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camel staying out of range there.
Fenring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenring looks to throw the jab but Camel is out of range.
Fenring fails to land with a series of punches.
Camel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fenring throws out the jab.
Camel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fenring's head backwards.
Fenring misses with a hook to the body
and Camel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camel misses with an uppercut. Fenring saw that one coming.
Fenring ducks under a wild hook from Camel .
Camel works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camel slips under a jab from Fenring.
Fenring misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camel tries to pass to full mount but Fenring defends it.
Fenring blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camel .
Camel is trying to work for a kimura but Fenring is defending well.
Camel thows a huge punch but Fenring dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenring blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camel .
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 Joe Camel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fenring moves away from the strike by Camel .
Fenring throws a right and a left that Camel avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Fenring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camel throws a shot from downtown. Fenring moves away and avoids it.
Camel staying out of range there.
Fenring tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenring throws a hook to the side of Camel 's head but Camel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fenring is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camel lands with a nice body punch.
Camel blocks a jab.
Fenring misses with a few strikes there.
Camel swinging wildly here.
Camel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fenring circles away.
Fenring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camel lands with a cross.
Camel avoids the body shot from Fenring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenring looks to land a right hand but Camel moved out of range.
Fenring misses with a body shot.
Camel connects with a right hand. Fenring shakes it off.
Fenring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenring misses with a hook. Camel ducked under it nicely.
Camel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fenring circles away.
Camel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fenring.
Fenring throws a jab but it's blocked by Camel .
Camel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fenring missing with a left hand there. Camel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Fenring. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Fenring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fenring defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camel .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Camel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel connects with a single shot there.
Camel cracks Fenring with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camel throws a looping overhand right but Fenring ducks down to avoid it.
Camel misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fenring.
A big left from Camel misses.
A punch combination from Camel misses.
Camel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camel lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Fenring.
Fenring throws a nice looking combination but Camel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fenring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Camel . Those never looked like landing.
Camel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camel connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Camel there.
Fenring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camel moves away.
A jab from Camel misses.
Fenring looks to land a combination but Camel avoids it well.
No joy there for Camel , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fenring throws a hook but Camel avoids it easily.
Fenring missing with a left hand there. Camel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fenring walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fenring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camel .
Camel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fenring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fenring jabs Camel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fenring cracks Camel with a good jab.
Nice shot by Camel .
Fenring scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fenring throws a body punch but Camel moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fenring thinking.
Fenring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fenring wants it to stay on the feet.
Fenring misses with a wild combination.
Camel lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camel shoots in for a double leg but Fenring sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Camel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Camel !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabreros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Obasi has chosen 6' 7'' as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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198 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros clinches.
Cabreros tries to throw a body punch but Obasi avoids it by throwing Cabreros back against the cage.
Cabreros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cabreros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
Cabreros can't get the takedown.
Cabreros is trying to stall.
Obasi blocks a body shot from Cabreros.
Cabreros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabreros scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Solomon Obasi has been cut.
Obasi with a knee to the head.
Obasi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obasi landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabreros stalling in the clinch but Obasi improves position.
Obasi blocks an uppercut.
Cabreros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obasi avoids it.
Obasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi misses with an elbow strike.
Obasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabreros stalling against the cage.
Obasi trying to control the position but instead, Cabreros has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obasi into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cabreros.
Cabreros misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obasi.
Cabreros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Cabreros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabreros looking for a takedown.
Obasi is trying to stall.
Obasi gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabreros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cabreros lands a body punch.
Obasi gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
Obasi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cabreros's face.
Obasi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cabreros is looking to control Obasi's arms but Obasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabreros has his back to the cage.
Obasi lands with a left to the head.
Cabreros trying to land knees to the body.
Obasi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabreros as Obasi tries to tie him up.
Obasi scores with a shot to the side of Cabreros's head.
Obasi prevents a body shot from Cabreros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi blocks a body shot from Cabreros.
Obasi with a knee to the head.
Obasi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cabreros.
Cabreros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabreros misses with a knee strike.
Obasi blocks an uppercut.
Obasi managing to block the knees to the body from Cabreros.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obasi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Cabreros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabreros tries to work over Obasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabreros trying to land knees to the body.
Cabreros misses with a knee to the head.
Obasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabreros.
Obasi just leaning against Cabreros, taking a breather.
Obasi pushes Cabreros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obasi stalling against the cage.
Cabreros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obasi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Caleb Cabreros has been cut.
Obasi leaning against his opponent.
Obasi tries to work over Cabreros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obasi.
Obasi tries to land a knee to the head but Cabreros blocks with his arms.
Obasi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros presses Obasi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obasi looking to stall.
Cabreros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obasi prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Obasi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obasi, right into the meat.
Obasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabreros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabreros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obasi.
Cabreros moves out of range as Obasi strikes.
Cabreros darts in and clinches Obasi up against the cage.
Obasi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cabreros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Obasi.
Cabreros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
Cabreros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabreros misses with some punches.
Cabreros presses Obasi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obasi misses with a punch to the body.
Cabreros with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cabreros fails to land.
Cabreros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cabreros misses with some punches.
Cabreros is leaning against Obasi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Obasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obasi wants to stall.
Cabreros can't find room to land a body shot as Obasi controls the action.
Cabreros misses with a body punch.
Obasi stalling in the clinch but Cabreros improves position.
Obasi misses with an elbow over the top.
Obasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabreros avoiding damage as Obasi throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi lands a good knee to the midsection. Cabreros won't want to take too many of those.
Solomon Obasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cabreros tries a body shot but Obasi blocks it.
Cabreros is looking to control Obasi's arms but Obasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabreros has his back to the cage.
Cabreros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabreros tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabreros managing to block the knees to the body from Obasi.
Obasi with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabreros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards.
Obasi lands with a light punch inside.
Cabreros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obasi can't find room to land a body shot as Cabreros controls the action.
Obasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi prevents a body shot from Cabreros.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obasi as Cabreros tries to tie him up.
Cabreros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obasi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Obasi.
Cabreros lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obasi backwards.
Cabreros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obasi.
Cabreros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cabreros tries to work over Obasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obasi missing with knees to the body.
Cabreros can't find room to land a body shot as Obasi controls the action.
Cabreros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obasi presses Cabreros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obasi.
Cabreros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cabreros tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obasi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obasi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cabreros can't find room to land a body shot as Obasi controls the action.
Cabreros misses with a knee to the head.
Cabreros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cabreros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obasi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros misses with a body punch.
Cabreros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Cabreros fails to land.
Obasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Caleb Cabreros will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabreros takes one to the side of the head.
Cabreros walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obasi lands with a right hand.
Obasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obasi lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obasi, as that shot connected.
Cabreros is rocked!
Cabreros closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Cabreros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabreros is trying to drag Obasi to the mat but Obasi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cabreros seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Good body shot from Obasi.
Cabreros avoiding damage as Obasi throws knees to the body.
Cabreros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cabreros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Cabreros tries to land a knee to the head but Obasi blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi has Cabreros pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabreros unloads a knee to the mid-section. Obasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cabreros blocks a body shot from Obasi.
Obasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cabreros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabreros tries to throw a body punch but Obasi avoids it by throwing Cabreros back against the cage.
Obasi pushes Cabreros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabreros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obasi prevents it.
Cabreros misses with a body punch.
Obasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Cabreros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obasi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasi throws a lazy right hand but Cabreros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Obasi. No joy for Cabreros on that attempt.
Obasi throws a head kick that misses.
Obasi misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabreros walks into a straight right hand from Obasi.
Cabreros shoots in but Obasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Cabreros misses
and Obasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabreros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obasi cracks a nice hook into Cabreros's ribs.
Cabreros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros shoots in for a double leg but Obasi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cabreros closes the distance and clinches.
Cabreros tries to throw a body punch but Obasi avoids it by throwing Cabreros back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabreros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obasi.
Obasi is stalling here.
Obasi lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Obasi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cabreros goes for a takedown attempt but Obasi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Obasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solomon Obasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabreros.
Obasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obasi lands a nice hook to Cabreros's body. Cabreros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi closes the distance and pushes Cabreros back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabreros is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obasi is keeping busy.
Cabreros misses with a knee strike.
Come on Cabreros - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cabreros tries to work over Obasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Obasi.
Cabreros scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros pressing his opponent against the cage.
Obasi just leaning against Cabreros, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Obasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obasi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Obasi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane has chosen Alice In Chains - Man In The Box as his entrance music. 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Cane!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurentian cracks Cane with an open hand slap.
Cane throws a leg kick but Laurentian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cane connects with a nice looking jab.
Laurentian thows a body shot but no joy.
Cane scores with a jab.
Laurentian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Maxence Laurentian has been cut.
A big right from Laurentian misses.
Cane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurentian throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cane is looking for a kimura but Laurentian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian tries to get to full guard but Cane has control of the leg.
Laurentian is trying is best to control the position here.
Cane trying to control the action but Laurentian is working from the bottom.
Laurentian trying to hold on to Cane's head to control him but Cane postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurentian wants to get back to full guard.
Laurentian is trying to control but can't.
Cane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laurentian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laurentian misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Laurentian tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Laurentian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laurentian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laurentian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Laurentian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Laurentian lands.
Cane moves out of range as Laurentian strikes.
Cane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laurentian's head.
Laurentian controls Cane momentarily but Cane frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurentian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laurentian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laurentian is pulling down on Cane's head. It's preventing any offense from Cane, at least for the moment.
Cane won't allow Laurentian to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laurentian being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laurentian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laurentian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Laurentian.
Laurentian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laurentian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cane works the jab nicely.
Cane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laurentian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxence Laurentian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laurentian misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Cane.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Laurentian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laurentian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cane takes a swing at Laurentian's ribcage but misses.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laurentian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cane throws a leg kick which misses Laurentian's front leg but catches the back leg as Laurentian tries to avoid it.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Laurentian misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Laurentian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cane misses with the ground and pound.
Cane working the head with strikes.
Laurentian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cane.
Laurentian is looking to reverse the position.
Cane is looking to take a break and control but Laurentian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laurentian prevents Cane from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Cane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane throws an elbow but Laurentian slips to the side and avoids it well.
Laurentian wants to control but Cane postures up.
The ground and pound from Cane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Quentin Cane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cane is staying tight to Laurentian's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cane lands a few punches from side control.
Cane tries for a kimura but Laurentian is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian is looking to regain half guard here but Cane keeps moving and retains side control.
Cane in side control, throwing shots but Laurentian defends.
Laurentian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cane trying to control the position but Laurentian is working away.
The referee asks Cane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cane trying to control the action but Laurentian is working from the bottom.
Laurentian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane swings around for an armbar but Laurentian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cane's guard.
Laurentian trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Cane working for a triangle but Laurentian defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cane wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxence Laurentian's cut.
That's time! Laurentian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Cane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laurentians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laurentian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Laurentian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane lands a glancing blow to the side of Laurentian's head.
Laurentian throws a body kick that misses.
Cane tries to move into range but Laurentian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laurentian slips under a jab.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane throws a series of strikes that have Laurentian backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Laurentian.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laurentian.
Quentin Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurentian works the jab nicely.
Laurentian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laurentian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cane is rocked!
Laurentian throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
Cane is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurentian finish him?
Cane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Laurentian drops Cane with a huge uppercut! Cane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Laurentian is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxence Laurentian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nobutaka Hiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiyoshi comes to the cage accompanied by Baka Survivor . Le Bou has chosen H.A.M. - Kanye west as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Le Bou!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiyoshi throws a head kick but Le Bou moves out of range.
A big right from Le Bou misses.
Hiyoshi throws a jab when Le Bou was well out of range.
Hiyoshi throws a low kick but Le Bou moves out of range easily.
Hiyoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiyoshi scores with a jab. Le Bou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le Bou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiyoshi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Le Bou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Hiyoshi misses.
Le Bou slips under a jab from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi jabs Le Bou right on the nose. Le Bou blinks but takes it well.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Le Bou moves out of range.
Hiyoshi missing with a left hand there. Le Bou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Hiyoshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiyoshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Bou.
Hiyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Bou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiyoshi. Hiyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Le Bou.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiyoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bou throws a body punch but Hiyoshi moves out of range.
Hiyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Hiyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiyoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Le Bou counters with a left and a right that stings Hiyoshi.
Le Bou lands the left hand.
Hiyoshi tried to score with a low kick but Le Bou checks it.
Le Bou checks a leg kick.
Hiyoshi walks into a jab.
Le Bou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiyoshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Bou is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiyoshi tries to bum rush Le Bou with a series of wild strikes but Le Bou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Le Bou is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiyoshi finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Bou seems to have recovered his senses.
Hiyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Bou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Bou dives in and grabs Hiyoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hiyoshi pushes down on Le Bou's head and hops out.
Le Bou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Bou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hiyoshi's head.
Le Bou works Hiyoshi's body with a nice hook.
Hiyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Bou was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiyoshi.
Le Bou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiyoshi.
Le Bou throws a low kick but Hiyoshi moves out of range easily.
Hiyoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Le Bou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Bou moves away.
Le Bou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Bou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hiyoshi.
Jab, jab by Le Bou - just one landing.
Hiyoshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hiyoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Le Bou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Bou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiyoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Le Bou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Le Bou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hiyoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Bou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Bou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hiyoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Le Bou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou thows a huge punch but Hiyoshi dodges it nicely.
Le Bou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hiyoshi is just riding it out for now. Le Bou eventually gives up the hold.
Le Bou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Bou is looking to stall here but Hiyoshi recovers full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hiyoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Le Bou lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiyoshi's head.
Le Bou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiyoshi wants to slow Le Bou down by chopping away at his legs.
Le Bou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hiyoshi's head.
Hiyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Le Bou moves out of range.
Hiyoshi misses with a straight right.
Le Bou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hiyoshi's half guard.
Le Bou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Bou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiyoshi defending well though.
Le Bou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiyoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Le Bou is working for a kimura but Hiyoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Le Bou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Le Bou's back!
Hiyoshi throws strikes from the back but Le Bou rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Le Bou.
Le Bou is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hiyoshi dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Le Bou tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou pushes Hiyoshi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hiyoshi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hiyoshi trying to control the action but Le Bou is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Bou. Hiyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi thuds a left hand into Le Bou's body.
Le Bou moves out of range as Hiyoshi throws a body kick.
Hiyoshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Le Bou moves out of range.
Le Bou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le Bou is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiyoshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Hiyoshi.
Le Bou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Bou is just out of range.
Hiyoshi tries to work over Le Bou's front leg with a kick but Le Bou checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Bou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hiyoshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiyoshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Le Bou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Bou moves away.
Hiyoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hiyoshi! Le Bou is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between NumbaOne Stunna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stunna comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. 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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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, NumbaOne Stunna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stunna scores with a decent looking hook.
Stunna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lesnar lands with a nice combination. Stunna backs away looking to recover.
Lesnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Stunna off the cage and back into rage.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stunna but Stunna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Stunna's shoulder, as Stunna tries to avoid the shot.
Stunna lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stunna moves away.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
NumbaOne Stunna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stunna counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stunna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stunna.
Lesnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stunna.
Lesnar punishes Stunna's body with a nice straight punch.
Stunna looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Stunna as Lesnar shoots in.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stunna scores with a shot to the body.
Stunna moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stunna connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Stunna, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Stunna against the cage but Stunna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Stunna misses.
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Stunna counters with a stiff right hand.
Stunna throws the left hand but Lesnar avoids the punch easily.
Lesnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stunna is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Stunna circles away and we're back to standing.
Stunna moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Stunna misses.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Stunna moves away and avoids it.
Stunna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Stunna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Stunna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stunna just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Stunna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Stunna tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stunna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stunna moves away from the strike by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lesnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stunna throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to clinch but Stunna slips to the side
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stunna was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stunna controlling the position.
Stunna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lesnar won't allow Stunna to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stunna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
NumbaOne Stunna has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stunna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NumbaOne Stunna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Stunna tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stunna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
Stunna cracks the inside of Lesnar's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Lesnar. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Stunna sprawls well.
Stunna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stunna throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stunna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stunna.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stunna looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar connects with a looping right hand.
Lesnar blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Stunna.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar shoots and misses
and Stunna counters with a one-two to the body.
NumbaOne Stunna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stunna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stunna was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stunna has control of Lesnar's left arm, preventing Lesnar from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stunna looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because NumbaOne Stunna just wasn't active enough.
Stunna scores with a leg kick.
NumbaOne Stunna is winning the standup battle so far.
Stunna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stunna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stunna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Stunna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stunna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Stunna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar looks to throw the jab but Stunna is out of range.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunna works over Lesnar's head and body with a nice combination.
Lesnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stunna connects with a solid leg kick.
Stunna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnar throws a hook but Stunna blocks it.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but Stunna keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Stunna.
Lesnar takes one on the button.
Stunna connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Stunna.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stunna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stunna scores with a jab to the head.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Stunna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Stunna scores with a decent looking hook.
Stunna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lesnar throws a lazy uppercut
and Stunna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stunna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Stunna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NumbaOne Stunna dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stunna shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Stunna.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stunna sprawls well. Stunna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stunna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Stunna.
Stunna scores with a jab.
Stunna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar slips under a jab from Stunna.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Lesnar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunna looking to score a takedown here. Lesnar is defending well but Stunna drives through and ends up in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar pulls Stunna in close to prevent any damage.
Stunna wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Stunna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar has momentary wrist control but Stunna slips an elbow through the middle.
Stunna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stunna lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stunna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stunna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stunna throws a big right hand that misses.
Stunna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Stunna controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar pulls Stunna in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stunna's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stunna chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar controls Stunna momentarily but Stunna frees himself.
Stunna thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar has his foot on Stunna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stunna works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stunna with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stunna is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stunna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stunna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stunna works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Stunna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stunna working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stunna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stunna cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stunna throwing strikes but missing.
Stunna is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stunna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stunna throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stunna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stunna looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stunna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stunna pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage.
Stunna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Stunna is retaining full guard.
Stunna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Stunna makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
NumbaOne Stunna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stunna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NumbaOne Stunna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menace's entrance music is Leroy Brown. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phantom Menace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Menace misses the target.
Felix looks to score with a jab to the body but Menace is just out of range.
Felix shoots in and bounces Menace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Menace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felix is one step ahead there.
Menace is working hard here to advance position.
Menace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menace keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Felix stays in close to Menace's body and controls the position.
Menace working for a triangle but Felix defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace looking for a guillotine here but Felix defends easily.
Felix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menace is trying to keep Felix in close.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Menace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felix has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Menace to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Felix is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Menace pulls down on the head and he's put Felix to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phantom Menace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy Lava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lava might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Numero 1. Thomas has chosen Devil went down to Georgia as his entrance music. John Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Lava.
Lava throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Lava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Lava throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Lava slips the punch.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Lava fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Lava misses.
Thomas jabs Lava to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lava swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Lava throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lava misses with a straight left.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Lava moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Lava saw that one coming.
Lava throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Lava throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Good exchange - Lava coming out on top.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lava misses with a low kick.
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lava is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lava has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thomas is looking to defend but Lava has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thomas! Lava pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thomas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Remy Lava!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaholic comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched. 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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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Al Kaholic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Bartone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Kaholic wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartone is just out of range.
Bartone looks to throw the jab but Al Kaholic is out of range.
Bartone misses with a combination
and Al Kaholic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Vito Bartone has been cut.
Al Kaholic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bartone fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Kaholic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartone.
Bartone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Kaholic .
A jab from Al Kaholic finds it's way through Bartone's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Bartone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartone takes one to the side of the head.
Bartone swings for the body but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
Bartone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartone 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 Al Kaholic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Kaholic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Kaholic connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartone looks gassed!
Al Kaholic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Kaholic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Kaholic throws an overhand right that drops Bartone like a sack of potatoes! Al Kaholic dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Al Kaholic !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knuckles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One 24. Minard has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Brass Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Brass Knuckles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Minard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brass Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Minard is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knuckles slips a straight right by Minard.
Minard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minard throws a big shot that misses.
Minard throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Minard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minard looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Minard jabs Knuckles right on the nose. Knuckles blinks but takes it well.
Minard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minard's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
Minard misses with a head kick.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Minard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knuckles pinned against the cage. Knuckles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Minard misses
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Minard looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Knuckles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brass Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knuckles's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Minard wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knuckles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knuckles wants to stand and escape but Minard is having none of it.
Minard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Liam Minard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Minard moved away.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Minard off balance momentarily.
Knuckles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles cracks the inside of Minard's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Minard checks a leg kick.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Minard checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles 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 Minard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Minard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Minard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knuckles. That did some damage!
Minard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minard takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws out a powerful jab.
Minard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minard looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Minard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minard blocks a leg kick.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Minard misses the target.
Minard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Minard throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
Minard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knuckles lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Minard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Minard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a nice shot that snaps Minard's head back.
Minard looks for the body kick but Knuckles saw that one coming.
Knuckles digs a good body shot into Minard's ribs.
Minard looks gassed!
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Minard is able to avoid easily.
Knuckles tests Minard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses Minard's front leg but catches the back leg as Minard tries to avoid it.
Minard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knuckles counters with a nice leg kick.
Minard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brass Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Minard.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark!
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good standup being displayed there by Minard as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brass Knuckles dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Minard misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles tests Minard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knuckles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minard scrambles back to his feet.
Knuckles connects with a body shot that sends Minard's belly button to the back.
Knuckles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Minard.
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Knuckles.
Minard is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles checks a low kick from Minard.
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
Minard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brass Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Minard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Knuckles.
Minard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knuckles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Knuckles catches Minard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knuckles feints and then cracks Minard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minard down.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Minard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knuckles. That's going to slow Minard down.
Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Knuckles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knuckles. Minard shrugs it off though.
Knuckles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knuckles scores with a push kick.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking hook.
Knuckles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knuckles is looking to slow Minard down with leg kicks.
Knuckles thumps Minard with a low kick.
Knuckles delivers a nice body kick.
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Minard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knuckles cracks the inside of Minard's front leg.
Knuckles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knuckles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minard's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark!
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minard can do to turn this around?
Knuckles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knuckles throws a nice head kick!
Minard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knuckles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minard's sensitive parts.
Knuckles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knuckles cracks the inside of Minard's front leg.
Knuckles digs a good body shot into Minard's ribs.
Knuckles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Minard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knuckles. That one must have hurt.
Knuckles catches Minard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knuckles lands with a kick to the temple. Minard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles leaves Minard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knuckles lands with a kick to the temple. Minard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knuckles scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Knuckles.
Knuckles is looking to slow Minard down with leg kicks.
Minard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Minard takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knuckles connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brass Knuckles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Minard or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles which made him look bad.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Minard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minard down.
Knuckles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knuckles lands with a slapping head kick.
Minard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
Knuckles connects with an inside leg kick.
Minard throws a body kick the misses
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Knuckles there.
Minard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minard.
Minard 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.
Knuckles throws a series of strikes that have Minard backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Minard takes one to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands with an uppercut that bounces Minard off the cage and back into rage.
Knuckles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Knuckles.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knuckles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles connects with a looping right hand.
Minard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minard throws a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
Minard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles lunges at Minard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minard's hand.
Knuckles tests Minard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Minard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Knuckles.
Minard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Knuckles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minard.
Minard wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs.
Minard loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Minard.
Knuckles connects with a single shot there.
Knuckles delivers a nice body kick.
Minard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Minard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Minard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minard at a distance.
Knuckles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses Minard's front leg but catches the back leg as Minard tries to avoid it.
Knuckles works Minard's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles lands a high kick!
Knuckles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minard's calf.
Minard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knuckles lands a head kick. Minard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minard misses with a low kick.
Minard connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles scores with a head kick. Minard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Minard.
Knuckles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Minard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knuckles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Minard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Minard looks to throw the jab but Knuckles is out of range.
Minard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knuckles is trying to defend but Minard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brass Knuckles clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knuckles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Minard.
Minard lands a jab to the nose.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Minard - just one landing.
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Minard tries to work over Knuckles's front leg with a kick but Knuckles checks it.
Minard throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minard checks a leg kick nicely.
Knuckles looks for the body kick but Minard saw that one coming.
Knuckles leaves Minard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knuckles pushes Minard away with a front kick.
Minard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles looks for the body kick but Minard saw that one coming.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Minard. Minard gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles scores with a head kick. Minard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Minard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Minard misses the shot to the body.
Minard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Minard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minard missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles checks the leg kick.
Minard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brass Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Minard.
Knuckles connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knuckles.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Knuckles. No joy for Minard on that attempt.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minard. That did some damage!
Minard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Knuckles.
Minard 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.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses Minard's front leg but catches the back leg as Minard tries to avoid it.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knuckles dips to his left and cracks Minard with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Knuckles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knuckles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Knuckles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Knuckles as Minard shoots in.
Minard throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knuckles connects with a right hand. Minard shakes it off.
Knuckles works over Minard's head and body with a nice combination.
Knuckles lands with a right hand.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Minard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minard down.
Knuckles misses with a kick to the body
and Minard counters with a stiff right hand.
Minard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
Knuckles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minard throws a big shot that misses.
Minard avoids the head kick by Knuckles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Minard motions for Knuckles to come forward. Minard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that Minard sees coming a mile off.
Minard scores with a decent looking hook.
Minard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knuckles connects with the punch.
Knuckles lands a head kick. Minard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minard.
Knuckles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Minard looks to throw the jab but Knuckles is out of range.
Knuckles jabs at Minard's body.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brass Knuckles had his way with Liam Minard in that round.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Knuckles.
Minard throws a jab but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles defending well as Minard loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knuckles.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minard. That did some damage!
Minard has a takedown stuffed.
Minard throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Minard shoots for a takedown but Knuckles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knuckles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Minard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Minard off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles sizes up Minard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minard doesn't seem phased though.
Knuckles scores with a nice body kick.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Minard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckles delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knuckles cracks the inside of Minard's front leg.
Minard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
Knuckles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knuckles.
Minard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knuckles walks into a jab.
Minard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knuckles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minard scrambles back to his feet.
Minard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Minard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knuckles lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut there from Knuckles.
Minard looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Minard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brass Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Minard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body kick.
Knuckles lands with a nice body kick.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Minard moves out of range.
Brass Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minard's hands.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Minard moves out of range.
Minard throws a shot to the body.
Minard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minard on the side of the head.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Knuckles lands.
Knuckles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minard scores with a body shot.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Minard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Minard looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
Minard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Minard's leg. Minard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knuckles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liam Minard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles throws a leg kick
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minard fails with a takedown attempt.
Minard thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brass Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knuckles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brass Knuckles!
Brass Knuckles retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericssonl has chosen Battle for Asgard as his entrance music. Leif Ericssonl has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Lee Paris's chin.
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Ericssonl!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ericssonl as Paris shoots in.
Ericssonl jabs Paris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericssonl moves away.
Ericssonl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paris.
Ericssonl cracks Paris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris lands a head kick. Ericssonl smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Leif Ericssonl has been cut.
Paris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ericssonl throws a good cross that connects.
Paris misses with a wild body shot.
Paris defending well as Ericssonl loads up on a big left hand.
Paris throws a body punch but Ericssonl moves out of range.
Ericssonl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ericssonl tries to clinch but Paris moves out of range.
Ericssonl digs a good hook to Paris's body.
Johnny Lee Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris throws a hook but Ericssonl avoids it easily.
Paris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ericssonl manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericssonl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ericssonl misses with a straight left.
Donk. Ericssonl catches Paris right on the button with a cross.
Ericssonl misses with a looping left.
Ericssonl ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Paris's jaw. Paris's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ericssonl does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Ericssonl!
Leif Ericssonl is the new heavyweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
97% |
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