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OFC 130: Alves vs Fanning III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Souwer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madis Madisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souwer comes into the arena with Metallica-Fuel blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Souwer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madis Madisson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Souwer.
It looks like Madis Madisson has been cut.
Souwer misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Souwer misses.
Souwer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souwer throws a nice looking combination but Madisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madisson misses with a head kick.
Madisson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Souwer to the mat! Souwer manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Madisson throwing strikes from guard but Souwer blocks nicely.
Madisson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Souwer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madisson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madisson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madisson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madisson lands a couple of digs.
Madisson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madisson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souwer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madisson.
Madisson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madisson lands a couple of digs.
Madisson throwing strikes but missing.
Madisson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Madisson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Madisson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souwer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Madisson has managed to get both his arms back between Souwer's legs - danger averted.
Souwer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madisson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Souwer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souwer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madisson distracts Souwer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madisson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souwer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madisson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souwer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madisson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souwer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madisson distracts Souwer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souwer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madisson defends it easily.
Madisson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madisson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madisson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souwer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madisson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madisson landing with the ground and pound.
Souwer looking for a guillotine here but Madisson defends easily.
Madisson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madisson postures up and lands a big shot to Souwer's brow.
Madisson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souwer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souwer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madisson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madisson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madisson looks gassed!
Madisson is posturing up here but Souwer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Madisson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Madisson has to tap! Slick submission there by Souwer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andreas Souwer!
Post fight, Andreas Souwer stared into the camera and said 'Thanks, I love you!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Park Meter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Cole is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Park Meter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Cole!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meter stuffs the takedown.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Meter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meter gets a clinch.
Meter manages to break the clinch.
Meter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Meter trying to control the position but Cole is working away.
Meter laying and praying for a moment but Cole takes advantage and regains half guard.
Meter wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Meter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meter controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meter trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Meter wants to work for an arm triangle but Cole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meter wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Meter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meter trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Cole is pressing down on Meter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meter throws a big elbow that misses.
Meter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cole manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Meter wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cole has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Meter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Meter seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Meter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cole gets full guard.
Meter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Meter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cole was covering up waiting for the punch and Meter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meter is stalling in the full guard.
Meter wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cole seems keen to control Meter's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Park Meter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meter is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Meter circles away and we're back to standing.
Meter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cole!
Cole bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Meter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cole has passed into side control.
Meter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Meter's thigh. Meter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Meter is looking to sweep but instead, Cole has passed into half guard.
Meter wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole stops Meter from standing up.
Meter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cole has passed into side control.
Cole trying to control the position but Meter is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Meter is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cole yanks on the arm and Meter is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cole.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Cole!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanu Mitzucuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanu Mitzucuik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasper Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanu Mitzucuik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitzucuik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones lands a jab to Mitzucuik's midsection.
Jones misses with a hook. Mitzucuik ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones scores with a hook.
Mitzucuik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kanu Mitzucuik has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitzucuik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitzucuik throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Mitzucuik circles away.
Mitzucuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mitzucuik slips the punch.
Mitzucuik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Mitzucuik misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Mitzucuik slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Mitzucuik on that attempt.
Mitzucuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitzucuik.
A combination from Mitzucuik does no damage.
Mitzucuik slips under a jab.
Jones cracks the inside of Mitzucuik's front leg.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a hook but Mitzucuik avoids it easily.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Mitzucuik checks it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitzucuik is just out of range.
Mitzucuik misses with a hook.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik misses the jab.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitzucuik is defended easily by Jones.
Jasper Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanu Mitzucuik.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitzucuik circles away.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Mitzucuik.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitzucuik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitzucuik throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Mitzucuik misses.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mitzucuik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitzucuik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitzucuik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Mitzucuik persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones cracks Mitzucuik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitzucuik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones scores with a jab.
Mitzucuik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Mitzucuik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jasper Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitzucuik.
Nice body punch from Mitzucuik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Mitzucuik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mitzucuik. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones misses with a hook. Mitzucuik ducked under it nicely.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mitzucuik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Kanu Mitzucuik's cut even more.
A clash of legs there as Mitzucuik blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Mitzucuik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mitzucuik throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanu Mitzucuik's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown by Mitzucuik or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitzucuik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mitzucuik is out of range.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitzucuik on the side of the head.
Mitzucuik is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mitzucuik.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mitzucuik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Mitzucuik scores with a jab to the head.
Mitzucuik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitzucuik was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mitzucuik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitzucuik misses with a straight left.
Mitzucuik lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jasper Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Mitzucuik saw that one coming.
Mitzucuik throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitzucuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitzucuik.
That kick from Jones tenderised Mitzucuik's leg. Mitzucuik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Mitzucuik slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Nice defenses there by Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitzucuik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitzucuik checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Mitzucuik ducked under it nicely.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones takes a swing at Mitzucuik's ribcage but misses.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitzucuik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones thows a leg kick but Mitzucuik checks it
and Mitzucuik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mitzucuik throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Mitzucuik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mitzucuik sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitzucuik.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mitzucuik moves away and avoids it.
Mitzucuik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitzucuik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Mitzucuik circles away.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitzucuik doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitzucuik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mitzucuik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mitzucuik moves away and avoids it.
Mitzucuik misses the jab.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Mitzucuik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitzucuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitzucuik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mitzucuik counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitzucuik throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Mitzucuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitzucuik checks a low kick from Jones.
Mitzucuik thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones cracks Mitzucuik with an uppercut from hell and Mitzucuik crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jones's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Mitzucuik is rocked!
The cut above Kanu Mitzucuik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Mitzucuik is keeping the position.
Mitzucuik is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Mitzucuik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kanu Mitzucuik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mitzucuik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitzucuik seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones feints and then cracks Mitzucuik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mitzucuik down.
Mitzucuik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Mitzucuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitzucuik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Mitzucuik shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitzucuik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitzucuik shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitzucuik misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitzucuik.
Jasper Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanu Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Mitzucuik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitzucuik defending well though.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones moves into full mount! Mitzucuik won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Mitzucuik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mitzucuik has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Kanu Mitzucuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mitzucuik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mitzucuik for a finish.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mitzucuik is keeping busy.
Mitzucuik is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jasper Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mitzucuik's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jasper Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasper Jones!
Jasper Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes into the arena with Lifeless by 12 Stones blaring out of the sound system. Walker has chosen Fight Night as his entrance music. Wandy Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wandy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dane Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker advances to full mount.
Cook is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Walker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cook can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker misses with a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cook hang on?
Cook is rocked!
A big strike lands for Walker! That's really hurt Cook and he's turned his back - Walker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Walker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wandy Walker!
A very excited looking Wandy Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Ruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Crews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tougher than Leather. Crews has chosen Born on the FM Waves - Against Me as his entrance music. 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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260 lbs
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236 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thom Ruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Crews!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruff closes the distance but Crews moves to the side
and Crews counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crews swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruff.
Ruff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crews tries to keep at a distance but Ruff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crews tries to pull guard but Ruff holds him up against the cage and eventually Crews drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Ruff.
Crews looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruff effectively controlling the action here.
Ruff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruff moves to clinch but Crews breaks away
and Crews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dario Crews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruff lands a hook that snaps the head of Crews backwards.
Ruff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruff wants to clinch but Crews slips to the side
letting Crews counter with a right hand.
Ruff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruff defending well as Crews loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruff manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crews leaves Ruff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruff scores with a head kick. Crews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crews wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Ruff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruff takes one to the chin there.
Crews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruff's hands.
Nice body kick there by Ruff.
Crews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruff's calf.
Thom Ruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruff misses with a head kick.
Crews keeps the fight on the outside.
Crews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crews throws a looping overhand right but Ruff ducks down to avoid it.
Crews swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruff counters by clinching up.
Ruff tries a knee to the head but Crews blocks it.
Crews manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruff trying to control but Crews is working from the bottom.
Ruff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crews looking to control.
Crews looking for a triangle here. Ruff is fighting it but it looks tight! Crews pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ruff is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dario Crews!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff MaGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Corvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee's entrance music is I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon). A fine choice. Corvia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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22
184 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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199 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Corvia!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corvia dives in and grabs MaGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. MaGee pushes down on Corvia's head and hops out.
Corvia tries to clinch but MaGee moves away
and MaGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MaGee stuffs the takedown.
Corvia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Corvia is in MaGee's guard.
MaGee working for a triangle but Corvia defends it easily.
Corvia got a little sloppy there for a moment and MaGee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corvia has managed to get both his arms back between MaGee's legs - danger averted.
MaGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corvia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MaGee has his foot on Corvia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corvia works his way back into a safe position though.
MaGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corvia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvia postures up and lands a big shot to MaGee's brow.
MaGee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corvia has picked MaGee up and slammed him! MaGee can't keep hold of the triangle and Corvia manages to pass to side control!
MaGee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Corvia trying to control the action but MaGee is working from the bottom.
MaGee is looking for a sweep.
Corvia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
MaGee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corvia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Corvia is chipping away with strikes.
MaGee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corvia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MaGee is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corvia trying to control the action but MaGee is working from the bottom.
Corvia lands a nice forearm strike.
MaGee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corvia taking a breather here.
Corvia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MaGee down.
MaGee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Corvia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Corvia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MaGee has hold of Corvia's hands but Corvia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MaGee pushes Corvia off looking to stand but Corvia dives back in and keeps control.
Corvia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Corvia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Corvia prevents MaGee from standing back up.
MaGee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corvia scores with a couple of nice shots.
MaGee pushes Corvia off looking to stand but Corvia dives back in and keeps control.
Corvia trying to control from half guard but MaGee is working away.
Corvia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Corvia wants to take a breather but MaGee is having none of it.
Corvia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MaGee is rocked!
Corvia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MaGee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh MaGee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corvia working MaGee over with strikes.
Corvia lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked MaGee! More strikes land and this one is all over! Corvia jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Corvia!
A relieved looking Sean Corvia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Super Baked as his entrance music. 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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26
142 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf doesn't manage to clinch there - Belanger circles away.
LaBeouf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belanger.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belanger but Belanger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Belanger.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belanger swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf tries to clinch up
and LaBeouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaBeouf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belanger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaBeouf somewhat.
LaBeouf shoots in but Belanger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
Belanger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaBeouf on the side of the head.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Belanger avoids nicely.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belanger misses with an uppercut.
Belanger cracks LaBeouf with a right hand to the side of the head.
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belanger's waist but Belanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a left hand
and Belanger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Belanger.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belanger.
Belanger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belanger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaBeouf lands a jab.
A head kick misses from LaBeouf.
A jab from Belanger misses.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belanger is fending him off so far but LaBeouf persists. Nope, Belanger circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
LaBeouf with a poor takedown
and Belanger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belanger missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LaBeouf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belanger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belanger is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf won't let Belanger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
LaBeouf working for a guillotine from mount but Belanger is in no mood to give up.
Belanger is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Belanger does it's job there.
Belanger throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
LaBeouf tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.
LaBeouf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaBeouf lands in his opponent's guard.
LaBeouf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LaBeouf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belanger's guard.
LaBeouf throwing shots but Belanger is blocking nicely.
Belanger is looking to improve his position.
Belanger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belanger defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a takedown but Belanger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaBeouf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belanger cracks LaBeouf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belanger misses with a right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a straight right hand.
LaBeouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belanger throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
LaBeouf shoots and misses
and Belanger counters with a straight right hand.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Belanger connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaBeouf. LaBeouf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf scores with a jab.
Belanger throws a looping overhand right but LaBeouf ducks down to avoid it.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belanger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belanger loads up on a big right hand but LaBeouf slips the punch.
Belanger misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Belanger. No joy for LaBeouf on that attempt.
Bruno Belanger is winning the standup battle so far.
Belanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belanger rather than just go for the knockout.
Belanger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger thows a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belanger.
LaBeouf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belanger quickly recovers to half guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Belanger is working from the bottom.
LaBeouf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belanger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LaBeouf.
Belanger wants to improve his position but LaBeouf is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belanger is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Belanger really doesn't like being in this position too much.
LaBeouf has control of Belanger's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belanger regains control of the situation pretty easily.
LaBeouf wants to control the pace but Belanger is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belanger is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
LaBeouf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belanger swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belanger won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belanger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LaBeouf asserts his dominance and retains side control.
LaBeouf tries for a kimura but Belanger is defending well.
LaBeouf works to advance to full mount. Belanger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
LaBeouf prevents Belanger from getting the reversal.
LaBeouf punching from mount but Belanger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
LaBeouf blocks Belanger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Belanger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Belanger is working to get back to half guard.
LaBeouf looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belanger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belanger wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belanger is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger tries to reverse the position but LaBeouf maintains control.
LaBeouf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belanger is looking to escape.
Belanger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belanger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Belanger gets back to half guard.
Belanger looking for submissions off his back.
LaBeouf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belanger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard but Belanger defending well.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Belanger is a slippery customer.
Belanger trying to hold on to LaBeouf's head to control him but LaBeouf postures up.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Belanger is working from the bottom.
LaBeouf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is trying to maintain the position but LaBeouf is very close to passing his half guard.
Belanger is trying to stand back up but LaBeouf is controlling him
LaBeouf is trying to control. Belanger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bruno Belanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf is pressing down on Belanger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belanger is holding on for now.
Belanger is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaBeouf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaBeouf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilipovic comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses: Paradise City. Henderson has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint as his entrance music. Colby Henderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mirko Kilipovic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Kilipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilipovic lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Colby Henderson has been cut.
Kilipovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilipovic thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson 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.
Kilipovic throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Kilipovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kilipovic.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilipovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Henderson looks gassed!
Kilipovic throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Kilipovic staying out of range there.
A jab from Kilipovic does it's job there.
Kilipovic connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Kilipovic.
Kilipovic lands a jab to the head.
Kilipovic throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Kilipovic scores with a push kick.
Kilipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilipovic.
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!
Kilipovic connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Henderson is rocked!
That has opened up Colby Henderson's cut even more.
Look low, kick high! Kilipovic uses the oldest trick in the book to send Henderson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kilipovic is absolutely delighted - when Henderson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Kilipovic!
In his post fight interview, Mirko Kilipovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fanning circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alves!
Alves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fanning fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Fanning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alves's head.
Alves slips a straight right by Fanning.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Fanning moved out of range.
Fanning tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davi Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Fanning 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fanning takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Fanning's front leg but catches the back leg as Fanning tries to avoid it.
Fanning lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Fanning moved out of range.
Fanning throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Fanning misses with an uppercut.
Fanning closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fanning throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davi Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Fanning.
Fanning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fanning throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alves on the side of the head.
Alves scores with a hook.
Alves blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Fanning saw that one coming.
Alves throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Fanning blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom.
Fanning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Fanning blocks nicely.
Fanning manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Fanning misses.
Alves drops his hands momentarily and Fanning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a shot to the body.
Fanning misses the jab.
Fanning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Alves.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Fanning.
Fanning drops his hands momentarily and Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alves slips under a jab from Fanning.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fanning tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves misses the jab.
Fanning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Fanning swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fanning lands a nice shot that snaps Alves's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Fanning misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fanning.
Fanning throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Fanning slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Fanning takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Fanning misses with a straight right.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fanning wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fanning with the ground and pound but Alves uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves leaves Fanning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fanning tries to work over Alves's front leg with a kick but Alves checks it.
Alves digs a good body shot into Fanning's ribs.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fanning with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Fanning blocks the leg kick.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fanning. That did some damage!
Fanning avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fanning counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanning.
Fanning throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fannings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fanning closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davi Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Fanning takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fanning misses with a double jab.
Fanning throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Alves 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.
Alves slips under a jab.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fanning's head backwards.
Fanning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves misses with a hook.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fanning finds it's way through Alves's defenses.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Fanning looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fanning's head.
Fanning takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Fanning lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fanning was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Fanning moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Fanning thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fanning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alves misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Fanning scores with a leg kick.
Fanning listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Fanning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davi Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Fanning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fanning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Fanning misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fanning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Fanning misses.
Fanning throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Fanning misses with a straight left.
Fanning fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fanning slips a jab from Alves.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Alves swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves tries to land a leg kick but Fanning saw it coming and moves away.
Alves punishes Fanning's body with a nice straight punch.
Alves throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Alves throws a front kick aimed at Fanning's knee but Fanning avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Fanning. That snapped Alves's head back.
Alves staying out of range there.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.
Fanning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fanning counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.
Fanning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanning.
Fanning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves jabs Fanning right on the nose. Fanning blinks but takes it well.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Fanning slips the punch.
Alves throws a series of punches but Fanning avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning slips a straight right by Alves.
Fanning has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fanning, as that shot connected.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fanning was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Fanning misses with a few strikes there.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Fanning's leg but Fanning calmly moves out of range.
Fanning defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Fanning moves away and avoids it.
Fanning takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fanning scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Fanning misses.
Fanning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fanning wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning trying to control but Alves postures up.
Fanning won't allow Alves to pass to mount.
Fanning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alves is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves prevents Fanning from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
Alves working over Fanning with some ground and pound. Fanning looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves winds up and cracks Fanning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fanning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.
Alves controlling the pace.
Fanning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is trying to stand up here but Alves is controlling him well.
Fanning keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fanning is looking to control Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fanning avoid being mounted?
Fanning is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alves is really struggling to control Fanning but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fanning sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Fanning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves wants to take a breather but Fanning is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Fanning chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Alves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alves lands a really nice looking cross but Fanning seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Fanning.
Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fanning misses with a straight right.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Fanning chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Fanning ducks down to avoid it.
Alves tries to score with a low kick but Fanning moves his leg out of the way.
Fanning throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fanning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Good work by Fanning as he checks the leg kick.
Fanning's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fanning is able to avoid easily.
Alves digs a good hook to Fanning's body.
Fanning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fanning's sensitive parts.
Alves wants to slow Fanning down by chopping away at his legs.
Fanning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fanning scores with a jab.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fanning throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alves throws a push kick but Fanning slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids the body shot from Fanning.
Fanning looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Fanning is just out of range.
Fanning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fanning takes one on the button.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Fanning is out of range.
Alves motions for Fanning to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fanning dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Fanning's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fanning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Alves misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to chop away at Fanning's legs.
Alves cracks Fanning with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Fanning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davi Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Fanning.
Fanning throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Fanning lands with a nice body punch.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fanning.
Fanning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fanning throws out the jab.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Fanning is just out of range.
Fanning throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Fanning takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fanning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Fanning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fanning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fanning closes the distance and clinches up with Alves, looking for a takedown. Fanning pushes Alves against the cage but Alves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fanning is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Fanning moves away and avoids it.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fanning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fanning throws out the jab.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves had his way with Mike Fanning in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Fanning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fanning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fanning scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alves in his tracks.
Alves thuds a left hand into Fanning's body.
Fanning slips a jab from Alves.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from Fanning.
An inside leg kick lands from Fanning.
Fanning slips a jab from Alves.
Alves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fanning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Fanning moved out of range nicely.
Alves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fanning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Alves finds it's target.
Fanning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Fanning throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fanning misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Fanning moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fanning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Mike Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fanning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Fanning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves jabs at Fanning's body.
Fanning scores with a jab to the head.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Fanning throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Fanning is just out of range.
Alves lands an overhand right.
Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fanning stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fanning throws a lazy uppercut
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning moves out of range of the strikes.
Fanning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanning.
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Alves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fanning tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Fanning takes one to the chin there.
Davi Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fanning throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fanning needs to keep his hands up - Alves had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Fanning.
Fanning misses with a looping left.
Alves slips under a jab.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Fanning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fanning avoids the body shot from Alves.
Fanning throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alves on the side of the head.
Fanning throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fanning fails with a takedown attempt.
Fanning is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fanning.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Alves connects with a crisp jab.
Alves misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Fanning moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Davi Alves.
Well Alves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
Davi Alves retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Davi Alves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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