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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It To The Ground . Head has chosen The Gates of Love as his entrance music. Richard Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.
Head cracks Anstey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Head makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Anstey!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Head connects with a bit shot that sees Anstey covering up! More strikes from Head and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Head is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Head!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Head thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: I know you want me. Kal Too had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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161 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal Too!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Too shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Too shoots in and gets a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Too trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jenkins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Too gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Too decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!
Too closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Too wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Too has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jenkins but great work by Too.
Too moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jenkins tries to buck Too off but Too is having none of it.
Jenkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Too tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
Well, if Too 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Too has control of the leg.
Jenkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Too passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Too trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Too scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Too looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Too isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Too putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Too prevents Jenkins from getting the reversal.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Too looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
Too trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins looking for subs off his back but Too has passed one foot through into half guard.
Too stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Too just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kal Too has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Jenkins.
Too is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Too has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jenkins regains guard immediately.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Too advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jenkins is pressing down on Too's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Too advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Too works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins being controlled for a moment.
Too has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Too trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Too is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jenkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Too working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Too dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Too stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Too fails to land with a series of punches.
Too scores with a nice right hand.
Jenkins gets caught napping as Too dives in and scores a takedown. Jenkins manages to retain guard.
Kal Too overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Too is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jenkins.
Too decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jenkins to his feet.
Too throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenkins on the side of the head.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Too pinned against the cage. Too gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kal Too seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Too fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Too cracks Jenkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Too lands a nice shot to the head.
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Too tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Too raining down hammerfists from mount.
Too can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too controlling his opponent.
Too looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Too putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Too looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Too cracks Jenkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Too jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jenkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Too keeps moving and retains side control.
Too lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jenkins is being controlled here.
Too stands up.
Too drives through with a takedown into guard.
Too trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Too feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Too changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Too wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins wants to hit a switch here but Too passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jenkins there!
Too trying to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Too with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Too dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Too scores a takedown into full mount!
Jenkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Too keeps him under control.
Too is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Too decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Too sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Too sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Too gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to drag Too to the mat but Too just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kal Too has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Jenkins.
Too escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Too clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Too closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jenkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Too trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Too throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Too defends it easily.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins working for a triangle but Too defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Too can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins working for a triangle but Too defends it easily.
Too not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Too pushes down on Jenkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Too 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Too passes the guard and advances to mount!
Too trying to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Too isn't that keen on the idea.
Too with the ground and pound from mount.
Kal Too is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Too takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Sparky Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Too trying to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins taking shots to the head.
Too trying to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kal Too showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Too has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kal Too!
Kal Too 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Unigu Rege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hambukoo has chosen Darkest Hour as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Unigu Rege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nag Hambukoo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hambukoo digs a good hook to Rege's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hambukoo.
Nice takedown defense from Hambukoo. No joy for Rege on that attempt.
Rege blocks a low kick nicely.
Rege shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hambukoo defends it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hambukoo.
Nice shot by Hambukoo.
Hambukoo throws the left hand but Rege avoids the punch easily.
Hambukoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hambukoo throws a looping overhand right but Rege ducks down to avoid it.
Rege misses with a two punch combination.
Hambukoo with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hambukoo connects with a single shot there.
Hambukoo swings widly with a right hand
and Rege decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hambukoo's guard.
Rege in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hambukoo is on top in guard.
Hambukoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rege swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hambukoo distracts Rege with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hambukoo passes Rege's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hambukoo tries to pass to full mount but Rege defends it.
Rege knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hambukoo on the ground.
Rege is trying to control but can't.
Rege is refusing to be controlled, as Hambukoo sits in half guard.
Hambukoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hambukoo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hambukoo is working for a kimura but Rege is defending it quite comfortably.
Hambukoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rege is staying active underneath Hambukoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hambukoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rege!
Rege tries to hold on but Hambukoo pushes him away.
The referee warns Rege that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rege is looking to improve his position but Hambukoo isn't that keen on the idea.
Hambukoo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege is looking to get to half guard.
Hambukoo avoids the attempt from Rege to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hambukoo controlling from the full mount.
Hambukoo working Rege over with strikes here.
Hambukoo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rege wants to hold on but Hambukoo pushes him away.
Hambukoo lands a nice shot to the head.
Rege is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hambukoo wants to control the pace but Rege is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo breaks from Rege's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hambukoo looking to control but Rege is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rege tries to reverse the position but Hambukoo maintains control.
Hambukoo working for a guillotine from mount but Rege is in no mood to give up.
Hambukoo raining down shots from the mount!
Rege has left one of his arms exposed and Hambukoo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rege screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nag Hambukoo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Cahoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes to the cage accompanied by Why Try. Calvin Cahoon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calvin Cahoon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cahoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Melendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cahoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melendez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cahoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between Cahoon's legs - danger averted.
Melendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cahoon is looking to stand up but Melendez isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melendez is one step ahead there.
Melendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cahoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Cahoon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahoon has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Cahoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.
Cahoon trying to control the position.
Melendez with a nice head shot there.
Melendez slips nicely into half guard.
Melendez trying to mount his opponent but Cahoon defends it.
Cahoon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Melendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahoon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Melendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cahoon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahoon wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cahoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between Cahoon's legs - danger averted.
Melendez throws a strike but Cahoon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Cahoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez working a defensive guard here.
Cahoon controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is trying to keep Cahoon in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Melendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Melendez.
Cahoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cahoon ducks right into an uppercut from Melendez.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cahoon tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cahoon is defended easily by Melendez.
Cahoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melendez defends it nicely.
Melendez lands a body shot.
Cahoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Cahoon.
Cahoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melendez avoids it really well and circles away.
Melendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Cahoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cahoon's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Melendez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cahoon wants to clinch up but Melendez keeps it at a distance.
Cahoon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Cahoon tightens his grip and picks Melendez up, before dumping him to the ground. Melendez manages to land in guard.
Cahoon preventing the sweep.
Cahoon tries to stand but Melendez is controlling from the bottom.
Melendez is controlling Cahoon's posture.
Cahoon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahoon wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Calvin Cahoon.
Cahoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez 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.
Cahoon tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Cahoon tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cahoon is defended easily by Melendez.
Chris Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Cahoon.
Melendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cahoon gets back to half guard.
Melendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cahoon pushes Melendez off looking to stand but Melendez dives back in and keeps control.
Melendez working the head and body with strikes.
Melendez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahoon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melendez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melendez's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cahoon throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Melendez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cahoon's guard. Nice work there by Melendez.
Melendez won't allow Cahoon to sweep him here.
Melendez pushes down on Cahoon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cahoon trying to control from the bottom.
Melendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cahoon actively working from the bottom here.
Melendez is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cahoon defending well though.
Cahoon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahoon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Melendez throwing shots but Cahoon is blocking nicely.
Melendez is looking to take a break and control but Cahoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cahoon moves into full guard.
Cahoon is looking for a triangle here but Melendez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Calvin Cahoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cahoon is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a strike aimed at the side of Cahoon's head but Cahoon avoids it well.
Melendez throws an elbow but Cahoon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cahoon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Will Melendez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cahoon is trapped and Melendez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Cahoon rolls, trying to escape but Melendez keeps control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez missing with punches from the back.
Cahoon trying to control the position but Melendez manages to sink in the hooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cahoon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Melendez is staying active.
Cahoon tries to break free.
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 Chris Melendez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cahoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cahoon's waist but Cahoon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melendez off to one side.
Cahoon misses with a takedown attempt - Melendez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cahoon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melendez wants to control but Cahoon is keeping him busy.
Cahoon is pushing Melendez's head away, looking to escape. Melendez manages to hold on to the position though.
Cahoon is looking to regain half guard here but Melendez keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Melendez crashes against the mat.
Cahoon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cahoon manages to get to full guard.
Cahoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahoon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Melendez!
Melendez wants to control but Cahoon is having none of it.
Cahoon working for a guillotine from mount but Melendez is in no mood to give up.
Melendez wants to control but Cahoon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahoon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cahoon looking to control but Melendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cahoon moves to the back.
Cahoon avoiding Melendez 's attempts to control his hands.
Cahoon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Melendez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Melendez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Melendez breaks Cahoon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cahoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez stopping the sweep attempt from Cahoon.
Cahoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cahoon is pulling down on Melendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Melendez, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cahoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Cahoon keeps moving.
Melendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cahoon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melendez pushes down on Cahoon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez throwing shots but Cahoon is blocking nicely.
Calvin Cahoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cahoon punching from the bottom.
Chris Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melendez is trying to control. Cahoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calvin Cahoon.
I think Melendez 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Melendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada comes to the cage accompanied by Super Mario Bros Theme Soundtrack . Just has chosen Intriguing Possibilities- Trent Reznor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
184 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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25
198 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nintendo Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Just!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takada. Takada obviously looking to wear him down.
Just throws out a loose jab but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada thows a body shot but no joy.
Just lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Takada.
Just throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Just is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takada.
Nintendo Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada connects with an inside leg kick.
Takada fails with the takedown.
Just scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Takada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Takada can't escape the position.
Just misses with some ground and pound and Takada recovers position to half guard.
Takada gets full guard.
Takada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takada seems keen to control Just's posture.
Just won't allow Takada to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takada pulls Just in close to his closed guard and prevents Just from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nintendo Takada.
Takada has a takedown stuffed.
Takada throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Takada. Beautiful body shot.
Takada moves away from the strike by Just.
Takada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Just sprawls well initially but Takada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada is thwarting Just's attempts to control the position.
Takada lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada slips a nice elbow through Just's hands, connecting with Just's forehead.
Just trying to hold on to Takada's head to control him but Takada postures up.
Takada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Just keeps working.
Just tries to roll over but Takada keeps him under control.
Just blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takada.
Takada is thwarting Just's attempts to control the position.
Takada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Just slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takada slips nicely into half guard.
Just tries to roll over but Takada keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada working over Just with some ground and pound. Just looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takada seems to be working for a kimura but Just defends the submission attempt.
Takada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Just defending well though.
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!
Just gets back to full guard.
Takada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Just is keeping the position for now.
Just had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takada defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada stands and throws Just's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takada scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nintendo Takada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takada looks for the body kick but Just saw that one coming.
Takada scores with a hook.
Takada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takada thows a body shot but no joy.
Just avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takada scoring well with a low kick there.
Takada leaves Just with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takada lands a head kick!
Takada connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Just pinned against the cage. Just gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Just just misses with a punch to the body.
Just misses with a straight right.
Just avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takada shoots in but Just avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nintendo Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada doesn't manage to clinch there - Just circles away.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Just.
Takada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Just.
Just drives through and clinches with Takada against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada gets control of Just's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takada will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takada keeping moving, preventing Just from controlling successfully.
Just not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Takada has momentary wrist control but Just slips an elbow through the middle.
Just throwing strikes from guard but Takada blocks nicely.
Just looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nintendo Takada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Just 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.
Takada working a defensive guard here.
Just landing some decent shots from guard.
Takada trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nintendo Takada just wasn't active enough.
Just keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada cracks Just with a right hand to the side of the head.
Just shoots for a takedown but Takada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takada takes a swing at Just's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada shoots in looking for a takedown. Just tries to sprawl out of it but Takada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Just manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takada checks a leg kick.
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 Nintendo Takada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Just looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Just throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takada's head.
Takada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takada connects with an inside leg kick.
Takada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Just as he avoids it easily.
Just tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nintendo Takada is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada scores with a takedown into Just's guard.
Takada throwing strikes but missing.
Takada postures up.
Takada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Just is keeping the position for now.
Just looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takada stands up over Just, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takada won't allow Just to sweep him here.
Just trying to control the position.
Takada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Just dives on top into guard.
Just throws a strike but Takada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Just keeping full guard, as Takada tries to pass.
Takada lands a couple of elbows.
Takada with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just trying to keep a closed guard but Takada is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Just had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takada defends it easily.
Takada preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada passes Just's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Just defending well though.
Just wants to control but Takada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takada is working for a submission of some sort.
Takada trying to pass the guard but Just defending well.
Just trying to control but Takada postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Just avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takada.
Takada is looking to advance position but Just won't allow it.
Takada moves nicely into side control.
Nintendo Takada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takada is working Just over with some ground and pound from side control.
Just is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takada connects with a decent elbow.
Takada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Just keeps working.
Just struggling a bit here.
Peter Just has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Just tries to bench press Takada off him but Takada keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Just keeps working.
Just is looking to regain half guard here but Takada keeps moving and retains side control.
Takada has hold of Just's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Just seems comfortable defending it but Takada has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Just is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Just is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Takada couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nintendo Takada!
During a confident post fight interview, Nintendo Takada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Fillipovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Fillipovitch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
210 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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23
222 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Fillipovitch!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopoulos throws a hook but Fillipovitch avoids it easily.
Fillipovitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fillipovitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Fillipovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Fillipovitch lands but Christopoulos takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jason Christopoulos has been cut.
Fillipovitch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fillipovitch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fillipovitch 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopoulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fillipovitch tries to avoid it but Christopoulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fillipovitch to the ground. Fillipovitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fillipovitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Fillipovitch connects with a leg kick. Christopoulos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christopoulos throws a jab when Fillipovitch was well out of range.
Christopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fillipovitch.
An inside leg kick lands from Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fillipovitch scores with a jab.
Fillipovitch scores with a jab.
Fillipovitch leaves Christopoulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christopoulos is breathing heavily.
Fillipovitch lands with a kick to the temple. Christopoulos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fillipovitch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fillipovitch thinking.
Jason Christopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fillipovitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christopoulos.
Fillipovitch leaves Christopoulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Christopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopoulos misses with a double jab.
Christopoulos misses with a straight right.
Fillipovitch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christopoulos misses with a double jab
and Fillipovitch counters with a leg kick.
Christopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jason Christopoulos's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fillipovitch throws a good cross that connects.
Fillipovitch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fillipovitch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christopoulos's calf.
Christopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fillipovitch to score with a decent uppercut.
Fillipovitch drops Christopoulos with a beautiful combination! Christopoulos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fillipovitch is looking for the KO!
Christopoulos is rocked!
Fillipovitch throws a monster overhand right that drops Christopoulos! Fillipovitch follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Fillipovitch!
Mirko Fillipovitch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Easy Way Out . Guy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Old Spice Guy Intro. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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32
183 lbs
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24
186 lbs
9 - 3 - 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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perko Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Late is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Late with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Guy.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Late dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Late avoids the body shot from Guy.
Late throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Late 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 Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Guy feints and then cracks Late's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Late down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Late avoids the head kick by Guy.
Guy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Late walks into a jab.
Late comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Late keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Late sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Late's corner calls for a 1-2. Late obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guy.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Late misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Late takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guy walks into a left hand.
Late rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guy counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guy.
Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Late.
Late paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Late throws a big shot that misses.
Late takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Late tried to score with a low kick but Guy checks it.
Late keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guy as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Guy.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Late counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Guy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Late throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Late misses with a shot to the body
and Guy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy misses with a looping left.
Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Late shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guy but Guy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Late takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy checks a leg kick.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy thumps Late with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late cracks Guy with an open hand slap.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Late feints and then cracks Guy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guy down.
Late lands a leg kick that knocks Guy off balance momentarily.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy avoids the head kick by Late.
Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Late 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.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Late. Late gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perko Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Late uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Guy is looking to slow Late down with leg kicks.
Late tries a low kick but Guy avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Guy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Late is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guy lands a jab-cross combination.
Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Late's sensitive parts.
Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Late has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late moves away from the strike by Guy.
Late misses with a body shot.
A big left from Late misses.
Late throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Late.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Late shoots in and bounces Guy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Late advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy prevents Late from improving position.
Late tries for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Late has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Guy!
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.
Late prevents Guy from getting the reversal.
Late lands a heavy elbow.
Guy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Guy is looking to improve his position but Late isn't that keen on the idea.
Late thowing shots but they're missing.
Late has hold of Guy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Guy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Late goes for an armbar but Guy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Late has his foot on Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Guy lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Late checks a leg kick.
Late feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guy slips under a jab.
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 Perko Late 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy motions for Late to come forward. Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Late shoots for a double leg takedown but Guy sprawls well. He's pushed Late's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Late shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy avoids the body shot from Late.
Late throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
Guy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Late blocks the body kick.
Guy looks to land a body kick but Late moved away.
Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Late counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Late moves out of range easily.
Late wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Guy.
Guy thumps Late with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Guy tenderised Late's leg. Late is trying to keep his angry face on.
Late checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Guy swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Late.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Late throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Late takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Late takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Guy scores with a nice strike.
Late tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Late.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perko Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy throws a leg kick but Late moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Late slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy lands with a cross.
Guy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Late's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Late does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy misses with a head kick.
Guy throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Late fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guy.
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
Late throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy throws a head kick but Late moves out of range.
Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late connects with a crisp jab.
Guy tries a low kick but Late avoids it.
Late moves out of range of the strikes.
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Late's sensitive parts.
Late has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guy slips a jab from Late.
Late loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Guy looks for the body kick but Late saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late dips to his left and cracks Guy with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Late.
Late scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guy digs a good body shot into Late's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Late throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Guy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Late throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Late connects with a body shot.
Late misses with a looping right.
Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Guy!
The Guy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Prestige Nutrition (160!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Wulfsburgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villegas comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. Wulfsburgh has chosen The Wolf Is Loose - Mastodon as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Villegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrick Wulfsburgh!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Villegas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wulfsburgh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villegas circles away quickly and effectively.
Wulfsburgh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wulfsburgh wants it to stay on the feet.
Villegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wulfsburgh's calf.
Wulfsburgh walks into a jab.
Villegas throws out a loose jab but Wulfsburgh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulfsburgh connects with a high kick.
It looks like Harry Villegas has been cut.
Villegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villegas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Villegas is looking to take a break and control but Wulfsburgh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wulfsburgh wants to get back to full guard but Villegas has passed into side control.
Villegas tries to move to mount but Wulfsburgh blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulfsburgh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Villegas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Villegas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wulfsburgh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Villegas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Villegas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulfsburgh trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Wulfsburgh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Villegas with good strikes from the mount here!
Villegas cracks Wulfsburgh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas lands a big shot there that rocks Wulfsburgh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villegas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wulfsburgh?
Wulfsburgh is rocked!
Villegas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wulfsburgh is still in real trouble! Can Villegas finish him?
Villegas controlling the position easily from mount.
Villegas 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.
Villegas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oooh a big shot lands for Villegas! Wulfsburgh is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Villegas!
Harry Villegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knuckle Duster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knuckle Duster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws a hook but Duster avoids it easily.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duster throws a combination that misses
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duster scores with a nice right hand.
Duster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taylor momentarily.
Duster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Duster looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duster was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duster misses with a head kick.
Duster throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taylor gets a clinch.
Duster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to break free but Duster pushes him back against the cage.
Duster tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duster misses with some punches.
Taylor tries a body shot but Duster blocks it.
Duster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Taylor tries to work over Duster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor works on Duster's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Duster blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Duster tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Duster back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Duster controls the action.
Duster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Taylor.
Duster has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Duster.
Duster working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Duster is breathing heavily.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duster blocks an uppercut.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Duster misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Duster controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Duster.
Duster tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Duster.
Duster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Duster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor blocking some punches.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duster's elbow.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Duster takes a shot to the head.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Duster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duster in his tracks.
Duster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Duster avoids it well.
Taylor swings for the body but Duster moves out of range.
Knuckle Duster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor swings for the body but Duster moves out of range.
Duster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taylor throws a body punch but Duster moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor moves out of range as Duster throws a body kick.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Duster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duster rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Duster slips the punch.
Duster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duster throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
Taylor cracks Duster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duster misses with a low kick as Taylor jumps back.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Duster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Duster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duster at a distance.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Duster's ribs.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor 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.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
Shane Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duster in his tracks.
A lazy left from Duster finds it's target.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Duster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duster under the eye.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor punishes Duster's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Duster ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duster manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duster keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Duster is out of range.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duster.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Duster is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Duster counters with a solid body kick.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Duster moved out of range.
Duster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Duster counters with an inside leg kick.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Duster.
Duster prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Duster controls his hands.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Duster controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duster.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duster.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Duster moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Duster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Duster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duster misses with a leg kick.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Duster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor swings for the body but Duster moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Duster.
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!
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Duster counters with a thumping low kick.
Duster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Duster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Duster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Duster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Duster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Duster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Duster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body kick there by Duster.
Duster connects with the punch.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Duster moves away and avoids it.
Duster cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Duster slips under a jab from Taylor.
Duster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Duster misses.
Duster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Duster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taylor catches Duster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Duster slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Duster is out of range.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Duster ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Duster's shoulder, as Duster tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duster scrambles back to his feet.
Duster tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Duster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duster tries a head kick but it misses.
Duster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duster.
Taylor throws a body punch but Duster moves out of range.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor throws a hook but Duster blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Duster in a clinch.
Shane Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duster gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duster.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor presses Duster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Duster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duster's elbow.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Duster controls the action.
Duster blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duster lands with a slapping head kick.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Duster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Duster throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Duster throws a head kick that misses.
Duster throws a solid leg kick but Taylor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duster.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Duster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Duster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Duster.
Duster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duster.
Duster thumps Taylor with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duster tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duster eats them both and turns towards Taylor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Duster slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duster scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Duster is just out of range.
Duster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duster, as that shot connected.
Duster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Duster does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Taylor really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duster throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duster manages to avoid it.
Duster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor throws a body punch but Duster moves out of range.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duster.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Duster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Duster looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Duster connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taylor jabs Duster right on the nose. Duster blinks but takes it well.
Duster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duster.
Duster scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duster swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Duster stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Duster ducks down to avoid it.
Duster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Taylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duster.
Duster lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Duster finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Duster.
Duster lands with a nice body kick.
Taylor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duster lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Duster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duster feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Duster drops Taylor with a big left hand! Taylor is injured, injured bad! Duster jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckle Duster!
Knuckle Duster retains his light heavyweight title!
Knuckle Duster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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