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Gold Standard Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peppin Larter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larter's entrance music is Analiese. A fine choice. Jenkins has chosen I know you want me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peppin Larter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larter wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Larter pushes Jenkins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
letting Larter counter with a right hand.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and Larter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins shoots and misses
and Larter counters with a solid body kick.
Peppin Larter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Jenkins.
Larter throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larter throws a low kick, looking for Jenkins's leg but Jenkins calmly moves out of range.
Larter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Larter.
Jenkins shoots and misses
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larter counters with a thumping low kick.
Larter with a hook.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larter thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larter jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Larter.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larter scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Larter throws a leg kick but Jenkins checks it.
Larter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larter throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins shoots and misses
and Larter counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Larter.
Larter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Larter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Larter.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Larter swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Larter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and Larter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppin Larter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jenkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jenkins thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Larter. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Jenkins fails with the takedown
and Larter counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Larter to acknowledge the strikes.
Peppin Larter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Jenkins.
Good leg kick by Larter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larter defends it nicely.
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Larter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Larter digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larter looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Peppin Larter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Larter circles away easily
and Larter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larter counters with a nice uppercut.
Larter misses the jab.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and Larter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Larter circles away easily
and Larter counters with a low kick, right behind Jenkins 's knee.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larter connects with a nice looking jab.
Larter misses with a looping left.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Larter counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Larter. Beautiful body shot.
Jenkins moves out of range as Larter strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larter throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Larter has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Larter scores with a shoulder strike.
Larter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larter has Jenkins pushed against the cage.
Larter 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.
Larter works over Jenkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Larter advances position into side control!
Larter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Larter working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larter pushes Jenkins off looking to stand but Jenkins dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Larter defends the submission attempt.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Larter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.
Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Larter defends the submission attempt.
Larter kicks off Jenkins and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Larter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppin Larter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Larter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larter throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larter's guard now.
Jenkins won't allow Larter to get back to his feet.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins 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.
Larter wriggles free and stands up.
Larter loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Jenkins shoots in but Larter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and Larter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
letting Larter counter with a right hand.
Peppin Larter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larter throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larter's waist but Larter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Larter.
Larter lands a two punch combo.
Larter is looking to land body kicks.
Larter takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Larter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larter connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
A big left from Larter misses.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Larter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larter counters with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Larter counter with a right hand.
Larter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Peppin Larter is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins slips a jab from Larter.
Larter takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Larter sprawls well.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larter counters with a left to the body.
Sparky Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larter.
Larter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larter. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peppin Larter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larter 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppin Larter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Inspectah Deck - Friction. Milos has chosen Snot - My Balls as his entrance music. Cetnik Milos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cetnik Milos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milos tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Milos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Milos has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Milos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Milos won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Milos looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Milos is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Milos is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Milos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Milos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Milos tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Milos is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Milos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Milos has given up his back here. Will Jackson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos is trying to stand back up.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Milos trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Milos manages to turn into his guard.
Milos trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Milos pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson has his foot on Milos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milos works his way back into a safe position though.
Milos trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Milos!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milos is looking to escape.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Milos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Milos is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Milos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Milos tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Milos is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Milos is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson breaks Milos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson 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.
Milos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Milos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Milos throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Milos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Milos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cetnik Milos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Milos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Milos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milos closes the distance and clinches.
Milos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Milos is landing with strikes. Jackson can't take much more of this.
Jackson breaks Milos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Milos looking for a sweep. Not yet Milos, not yet.
Milos is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Milos keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Milos.
Cetnik Milos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milos circles away.
Milos tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milos wants to sweep but no luck.
Milos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson pushes down on Milos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Milos is working from the bottom.
Jackson prevents Milos from improving his position.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Milos trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Milos wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Milos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Milos keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Milos is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cetnik Milos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Milos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Milos lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milos trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Milos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Milos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Milos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cetnik Milos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Milos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Milos.
Milos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Milos pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Milos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Milos with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Milos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Milos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
BOOM! Milos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Milos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Milos throwing strikes but missing.
Milos looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the 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!
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Milos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Milos in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Milos from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Milos pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Milos trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Milos winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has hold of Milos's hands but Milos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Milos is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Milos throws a big right hand that misses.
Cetnik Milos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milos is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milos defends it easily.
Milos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Milos controls from the top position.
Milos wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Milos controls the position from side control.
Milos works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson wants to control but Milos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Milos controlling the pace for now.
Milos trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Milos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Milos isn't that keen on the idea.
Milos trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cetnik Milos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Milos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cetnik Milos!
Cetnik Milos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Povetkin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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187 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kichiro Kaneko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaneko.
A jab lands there for Kaneko.
Povetkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Povetkin throws a shot from downtown. Kaneko moves away and avoids it.
Kaneko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaneko throws a front kick aimed at Povetkin's knee but Povetkin avoids it well.
Kaneko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaneko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Povetkin.
Povetkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Povetkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaneko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Povetkin gets caught flat footed, as Kaneko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaneko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Povetkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaneko postures up in Povetkin's guard and throws a big left but Povetkin blocks it.
Povetkin keeping full guard, as Kaneko tries to pass.
Kaneko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Kaneko from controlling successfully.
Kaneko with a nice head shot there.
Kaneko wants to control from the top but Povetkin keeps moving.
Povetkin keeping full guard, as Kaneko tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko throwing strikes but missing.
Kaneko 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.
Kaneko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaneko throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaneko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaneko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaneko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Kaneko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Povetkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaneko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kichiro Kaneko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Povetkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko lands a leg kick that knocks Povetkin off balance momentarily.
Kaneko throws a chopping leg kick but Povetkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaneko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaneko keeps the fight on the outside.
Povetkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Povetkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaneko prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaneko tries to free his leg and advance position but Povetkin is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Kaneko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaneko throws a jab when Povetkin was well out of range.
Povetkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaneko throws a body kick that misses.
Povetkin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Povetkin connects with a single shot there.
Povetkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaneko.
Kaneko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Kaneko.
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Kaneko throws a low kick, looking for Povetkin's leg but Povetkin calmly moves out of range.
Kaneko throws the kick towards the body but Povetkin avoids it.
Kaneko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaneko scoring well with a low kick there.
Povetkin gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaneko tries a body shot but Povetkin blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaneko cracks Povetkin with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Povetkin.
Kaneko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaneko throws a leg kick that misses.
Povetkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaneko throws out a powerful jab.
Kaneko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Povetkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaneko somewhat.
Kaneko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaneko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Povetkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaneko doesn't seem phased though.
Kaneko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Povetkin connects with a right hand. Kaneko shakes it off.
Kaneko throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin connects with a right hand. Kaneko shakes it off.
Kaneko checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin tries to clinch up.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaneko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Povetkin checks the leg kick.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Kaneko.
Kaneko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Povetkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Povetkin throws a head kick but Kaneko moves out of range.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Kaneko.
Povetkin misses with a looping right.
Povetkin looks to throw the jab but Kaneko is out of range.
Povetkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaneko. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Povetkin 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.
Kaneko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaneko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Povetkin.
Kaneko connects with a looping right hand.
Kaneko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaneko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaneko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Povetkin connects with a right hand. Kaneko shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaneko. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaneko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Povetkin throws a hook but Kaneko blocks it.
Povetkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Povetkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaneko.
Povetkin tries to clinch but Kaneko moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko shoots in but no luck this time.
Povetkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaneko scores with a nice right hand.
Povetkin throws the left hand but Kaneko avoids the punch easily.
Povetkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaneko.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Kaneko.
Povetkin connects with a jab.
Povetkin moves out of range as Kaneko throws a body kick.
Kaneko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Kaneko misses.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Kaneko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Povetkin tries to clinch but Kaneko moves out of range.
Kaneko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaneko keeps the fight on the outside.
Povetkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Povetkin throws a hook to the side of Kaneko's head but Kaneko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaneko keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Kaneko misses.
Horrible takedown by Kaneko or perhaps it was just good defense by Povetkin which made him look bad.
Povetkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaneko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Povetkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaneko, right into the meat.
Povetkin tries to clinch there but Kaneko circles away.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Povetkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Povetkin.
Povetkin looks to land a right hand but Kaneko moved out of range.
Kaneko misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Kaneko finds it's way through Povetkin's defenses.
Kaneko tried to score with a low kick but Povetkin checks it.
Kaneko throws a nice looking combination but Povetkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaneko fails with a takedown attempt.
Povetkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaneko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaneko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaneko staying out of range there.
Povetkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaneko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin moves in looking to clinch but Kaneko pushes him off.
Kaneko shoots in looking for a takedown but Povetkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaneko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Kaneko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaneko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin misses with an uppercut.
Kaneko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaneko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaneko trying to pass the guard but Povetkin defending well.
Povetkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaneko.
Kaneko wants to pass to mount but Povetkin is defending the position.
Kaneko throwing shots but Povetkin is blocking nicely.
Povetkin is not content to let Kaneko control the position.
Povetkin is trying to stand up here but Kaneko is controlling him well.
Kaneko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Povetkin defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko is looking to take a break and control but Povetkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaneko.
Kaneko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Povetkin throws a hook but Kaneko blocks it.
Povetkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Kaneko.
Povetkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaneko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaneko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Povetkin scores with a hook to the body. Kaneko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaneko tries to score with a low kick but Povetkin moves his leg out of the way.
Kaneko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaneko tries to score with a low kick but Povetkin moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Povetkin.
I think Povetkin 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Povetkin!
Alexander Povetkin 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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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 Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calico has chosen Heat--J.U.I.C.E. as his entrance music. Jason Christopoulos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
210 lbs
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21
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Calico!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calico shoots in and gets a takedown into Christopoulos's guard.
Christopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calico manages to get himself to full guard.
Calico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christopoulos's guard.
Christopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calico tries to free his leg and advance position but Christopoulos is retaining full guard.
Christopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calico is in close to Christopoulos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christopoulos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calico is looking to work some ground and pound but Christopoulos has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Calico throws a big right hand that misses.
Calico wants to control from the top but Christopoulos keeps moving.
Calico looking to sit in guard and control but Christopoulos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopoulos is fighting to break Calico's control of his arms but Calico is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Calico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Christopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Calico has wrist control.
Christopoulos pushing down on Calico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calico is trying to get back to full guard.
Calico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christopoulos.
Calico wants to get back to full guard.
Calico keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Calico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christopoulos is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calico is controlling Christopoulos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Christopoulos is thwarting Calico's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Calico was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Calico closes the distance looking to clinch
so Christopoulos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christopoulos won't allow Calico to sweep him here.
Christopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Calico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calico controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calico is on top in guard.
Calico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos controls Calico momentarily but Calico frees himself.
Calico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calico preventing the sweep.
Christopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christopoulos's head.
Calico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calico is one step ahead there.
Calico throws a big right hand that misses.
Christopoulos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos keeping moving, preventing Calico from controlling successfully.
Christopoulos 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.
Christopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calico's guard.
Christopoulos pushes down on Calico's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christopoulos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Christopoulos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calico to regain full guard.
Christopoulos is fighting to break Calico's control of his arms but Calico is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Calico 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calico managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Calico will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Christopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calico misses with a wild body shot.
Calico scores with a jab to the body.
Calico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christopoulos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calico counters with a right hand to the body.
Calico scores with a hook.
Calico cracks Christopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calico lands with a hook. Christopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Calico.
Calico moves in looking to clinch but Christopoulos pushes him off.
Christopoulos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calico swivels and escapes.
Jay Calico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calico lands a nice shot that snaps Christopoulos's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico is looking to chop away at Christopoulos's legs.
Calico is looking to score with low kicks.
Calico misses with a body shot.
Calico catches Christopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christopoulos shoots in but Calico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Christopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christopoulos drops his hands momentarily and Calico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christopoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calico sizes up Christopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calico gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calico lands a left hand.
Calico stops a takedown attempt from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos letting Calico take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Calico.
Calico prevents a body shot from Christopoulos.
A right handed body shot lands from Calico.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Calico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Jason Christopoulos has been cut.
Calico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christopouloss head.
Calico trying to control the position but instead, Christopoulos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calico into the cage.
Calico leaning his opponent against the cage.
Christopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calico taking a breather.
Calico working aggressively here.
Calico lands with a right to the head.
Calico lands a nice shot to the body.
Calico lands with a right to the head.
Christopoulos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christopoulos's elbow.
Calico tries to throw a body punch but Christopoulos avoids it by throwing Calico back against the cage.
Christopoulos looking to stall.
A short right from Calico.
Calico lands an elbow that stopped Christopoulos in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Calico fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calico.
Calico lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calico lands with a left to the head.
Christopoulos tries a body shot but Calico blocks it.
Calico lands a shoulder strike.
Calico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jay Calico seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christopoulos is defending well for now.
Christopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Calico avoids it by throwing Christopoulos back against the cage.
Calico lands a shoulder strike.
Calico lands an elbow inside.
Jason Christopoulos's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from Calico.
Christopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Calico.
Christopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Calico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Christopoulos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Calico scores with a jab to the body.
Christopoulos misses the jab.
Christopoulos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown but Calico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christopoulos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Calico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jay Calico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Christopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calico scores with a jab to the body.
Calico avoids the body shot from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Calico tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christopoulos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christopoulos shoots in but Calico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Christopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calico misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopoulos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Calico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calico cracks Christopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calico fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christopoulos on the side of the head.
Christopoulos is rocked!
Jason Christopoulos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopoulos misses with a takedown attempt - Calico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Christopoulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calico drops Christopoulos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Christopoulos looks back up at him and smiles so Calico waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Calico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calico drops Christopoulos with a huge uppercut! Christopoulos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Calico is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Calico!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Calico waved his t-shirt featuring Happy Pills 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Under Pressure. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
270 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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29
282 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White moves in looking to clinch but Sorsa pushes him off.
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sorsa trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Sorsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sorsa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White is looking for a triangle but Sorsa pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Sorsa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White striking off his back but it's not causing Sorsa any problems.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White is looking for a triangle but Sorsa pushes his legs off easily.
Sorsa lands a couple of digs.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White looking to control.
White keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sorsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White is pulling down on Sorsa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sorsa, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sorsa is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorsa distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sorsa defends well.
White trying to control the position.
Sorsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
Sorsa is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sorsa is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sorsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa looking to pass the guard.
Sorsa won't allow White to sweep him here.
Sorsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorsa stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sorsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sorsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sorsa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sorsa tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
White moves into full guard.
Sorsa is stalling in the full guard.
Sorsa postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White is pulling down on Sorsa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sorsa, at least for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White working for a triangle but Sorsa defends it easily.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Repe Sorsa 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.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sorsa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sorsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sorsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sorsa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White stands up over Sorsa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sorsa working a defensive guard here.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
White drops back looking for a leg! Sorsa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sorsa manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Sorsa's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Sorsa.
Sorsa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Sorsa has a good base and remains in mount.
White takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
White working to try and regain half guard.
Sorsa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sorsa trying to control but White is having none of it.
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Repe Sorsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorsa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
White is bucking up trying to escape but Sorsa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White manages to regain half guard. Good work.
White is looking for a sweep. Sorsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is not content to let Sorsa control the position.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sorsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Sorsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
White looking for submissions off his back.
Sorsa is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Sorsa is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sorsa to get the leverage.
Sorsa wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
Sorsa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White working to try and regain half guard.
Sorsa wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White taking shots to the head.
Sorsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorsa lands with some strikes.
White is looking to improve his position but Sorsa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sorsa looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White tries to lock up and control but Sorsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Sorsa on that attempt.
White throws a lazy right hand but Sorsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorsa misses with a low kick.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sorsa can pounce on him.
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White tries to work over Sorsa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White has Sorsa pressed against the cage, preventing Sorsa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sorsa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White avoiding damage as Sorsa throws knees to the body.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorsa controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Sorsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.
Sorsa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sorsa jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bobby White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sorsa jumps guard but White stands there with Sorsa around his waist. Sorsa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sorsa is keeping busy.
Knees to the body from Sorsa.
Sorsa tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
Sorsa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Sorsa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White rushes Sorsa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sorsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bobby White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from White.
Sorsa takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White tightens his grip and picks Sorsa up, before dumping him to the ground. Sorsa manages to land in guard.
Sorsa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorsa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White trying to control but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sorsa looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White pushing down on Sorsa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorsa sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White prevents Sorsa from improving his position.
Sorsa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Sorsa manages to get to full guard.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
White won't allow Sorsa to sweep him here.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sorsa wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Sorsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White 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.
Repe Sorsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White trying to control but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
White 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.
Sorsa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Sorsa has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sorsa 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repe Sorsa!
An out of breath Repe Sorsa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eubanks comes to the cage accompanied by All Summer Long - Kid Rock. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Eubanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasa Sladkov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Eubanks lands.
Eubanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Floyd Eubanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eubanks misses with a shot to the body
and Sladkov counters with a thumping low kick.
Eubanks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Sladkov lands.
It looks like Floyd Eubanks has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eubanks throws a body punch but Sladkov moves out of range.
Eubanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eubanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eubanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sladkov manages to avoid it.
Eubanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Sladkov sprawls well. He's pushed Eubanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eubanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sladkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eubanks to score with a decent uppercut.
Sladkov misses with a straight right.
Eubanks misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Sladkov. Beautiful body shot.
Eubanks misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks lands an overhand right.
Sladkov swings for the body but Eubanks moves out of range.
Eubanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eubanks swings widly with a right hand
and Sladkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sladkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eubanks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sladkov is fending him off so far but Eubanks persists. Nope, Sladkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Eubanks is breathing heavily.
Eubanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sladkov misses with an uppercut.
Eubanks missing with a left hand there. Sladkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eubanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eubanks throws a series of punches but Sladkov moves out of range.
Sladkov lands a big uppercut and Eubanks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eubanks looks OK. Sladkov waves Eubanks back to his feet!
Floyd Eubanks's cut is getting worse.
Eubanks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eubanks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Floyd Eubanks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Eubanks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sladkov counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sladkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks takes one on the button.
Jeez, Floyd Eubanks's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Floyd Eubanks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sasa Sladkov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: East London Rap - Wha we a bout . Charles Harrison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harrison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Megaphny sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megaphny manages to avoid it.
Charles Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megaphny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megaphny slips a jab and a cross from Harrison.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrison.
Megaphny throws out a powerful jab.
Megaphny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrison.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Harrison.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Megaphny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megaphny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harrison's head backwards.
Harrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Megaphny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Megaphny ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Megaphny counters with a straight right hand.
Megaphny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Megaphny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrison misses the jab.
Harrison needs to keep his hands up - Megaphny had a free shot at his head there.
Megaphny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a hook. Megaphny ducked under it nicely.
Megaphny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harrison throws an overhand right that lands on Megaphny's shoulder, as Megaphny tries to avoid the shot.
Megaphny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
and Megaphny counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Harrison! He's just covering up as Megaphny starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Megaphny!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirk Megaphny 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Step into a World. Carl Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leshley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Leshley swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Leshley misses with a looping left.
Leshley misses with a body shot.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leshley!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leshley tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Leshley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Burns.
Burns thowing shots but they're missing.
Leshley regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leshley's head.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leshley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
Leshley is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Leshley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leshley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Leshley is keeping the position.
Leshley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leshley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leshley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leshley managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Leshley wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big left from Burns misses.
Leshley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
A big right from Burns misses.
Leshley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leshley scores with a jab.
Leshley avoids the body shot from Burns.
Leshley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carl Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Leshley sprawls well.
Leshley tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Burns misses.
The crowd cheers as Leshley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leshley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Leshley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns takes a swing at Leshley's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Leshley.
Leshley checks a low kick from Burns.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leshley.
Burns is looking to wear down Leshley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leshley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leshley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns misses with a body shot
and Leshley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Leshley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leshley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leshley connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Leshley misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns lands a nice hook to Leshley's body. Leshley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Leshley.
Burns throws a body punch but Leshley moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leshley throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Leshley there.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leshley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leshley throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a nice leg kick.
Leshley moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Leshley.
Leshley looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Leshley lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leshley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns lunges at Leshley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leshley's hand.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leshley looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Leshley is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Leshley shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Leshley. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley lands a body shot.
Leshley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns throws a hook but Leshley avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Leshley misses with a wild body shot.
Burns fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns swings for the body but Leshley moves out of range.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Leshley counters with a straight right hand.
Burns throws a hook but Leshley avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Burns.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leshley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leshley pushes Burns off looking to stand but Burns dives back in and keeps control.
Leshley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burns 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.
Leshley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burns!
Burns tries to reverse the position but Leshley maintains control.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Leshley's attempts to control the action.
Carl Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leshley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Leshley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leshley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leshley throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns slips a jab from Leshley.
Bobby Leshley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leshley's calf.
Leshley looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leshley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Leshley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Leshley's belly button to the back.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leshley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leshley.
Leshley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns digs a good hook to Leshley's body.
Leshley is breathing heavily.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leshley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burns cracks Leshley with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leshley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leshley looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Leshley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leshley throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns jabs Leshley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leshley is out of range and Burns settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Burns moves out of range as Leshley strikes.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Leshley which made him look bad.
Leshley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leshley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Leshley counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Leshley coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Leshley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leshley tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leshley to the ground. Leshley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leshley throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns avoids the body shot from Leshley.
Carl Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leshley.
Leshley blocks a low kick nicely.
Leshley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Leshley lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Leshley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Burns throws a hook but Leshley blocks it.
Bobby Leshley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns dives in and grabs Leshley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leshley pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Burns misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leshley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leshley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leshley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Carl Burns has been cut.
Leshley looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Leshley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leshley thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Leshley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leshley throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Leshley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leshley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leshley cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Leshley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leshley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leshley misses with a two punch combination.
Leshley throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Leshley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns lands a jab to Leshley's midsection.
Leshley slips a jab from Burns.
Leshley tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leshley throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Carl Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leshley just misses with a punch to the body.
Leshley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns slips under a jab from Leshley.
Burns throws a hook but Leshley blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Leshley misses the target.
Burns throws a hook but Leshley blocks it.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leshley misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leshley.
Leshley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leshley throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Leshley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Burns!
A very excited looking Carl Burns rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damion Skye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skye has chosen Never Gonna Stop - Rob Zombie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuriel Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damion Skye!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skye.
Skye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Skye.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Skye.
Leonard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skye throws a hook to the side of Leonard's head but Leonard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skye needs to keep his hands up - Leonard had a free shot at his head there.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skye.
Skye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonard lands a right hook to the body.
Skye keeps the fight on the outside.
Skye closes the distance and clinches.
Skye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leonard is working Skye over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skye lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leonard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leonard lands an uppercut.
Leonard prevents a body shot from Skye.
A shot in the inside from Leonard.
Leonard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skye smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skye moves away.
Leonard wants to clinch.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skye as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuriel Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Leonard misses.
Leonard moves into the clinch.
Skye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Skye.
Skye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skye is trying to break the clinch but Leonard is controlling him.
Skye working aggressively here.
Skye scores with a hook to the body.
Skye tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Skye back against the cage.
Skye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skye counters with a low kick, right behind Leonard 's knee.
Skye loads up on a big right hand but Leonard slips the punch.
Skye misses with a straight left.
Skye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonard.
Skye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skye throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skye blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Leonard.
Leonard prevents a body shot from Skye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonard.
Skye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard blocking some punches.
Leonard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skye in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skye misses with some punches.
Leonard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skye is defending well.
Skye missing with knees to the body.
Skye lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Skye misses with some punches.
Skye prevents a body shot from Leonard.
Leonard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leonard lands a body shot.
Leonard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Leonard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skye misses with some punches.
Leonard landing knees to the head.
Leonard lands a good knee to the midsection. Skye won't want to take too many of those.
Skye swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard has Skye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonard prevents a body shot from Skye.
Skye digs a right hand into Leonard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonard's gas tank.
Skye is looking to break free of the clinch but Leonard has double underhooks.
Leonard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skyes head.
Leonard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skyes head.
Leonard tries a body shot but Skye blocks it.
Skye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonard's elbow.
Skye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skye stops a takedown attempt from Leonard.
A knee to the head by Leonard.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skye digs a right hand into Leonard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonard's gas tank.
Skye misses with a punch on the inside.
Skye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Skye is blocking nicely.
Skye tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Skye back against the cage.
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 Nuriel Leonard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skye can't fight it off and eventually Leonard manages to take the fight to the floor. Skye looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
Skye keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
Leonard works over Skye with some ground and pound from guard.
Leonard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonard 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.
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!
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard distracts Skye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonard won't allow Skye to sweep him here.
Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard works over Skye with some ground and pound from guard.
Skye pulls Leonard in to control the position.
Skye is trying to control the position but Leonard postures up.
Skye keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skye wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damion Skye was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Skye throws a lazy right hand but Leonard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skye manages to avoid it.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard throws a big shot that misses.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skye as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonard circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws an overhand right that lands on Skye's shoulder, as Skye tries to avoid the shot.
Skye cracks Leonard with an open hand slap.
Skye throws a body punch but Leonard moves out of range.
Skye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skye stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skye lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leonard or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skye throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Skye breaks the clinch.
Nuriel Leonard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skye ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Skye lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Skye.
Skye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skye throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skye misses with an uppercut. Leonard saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonard. Leonard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skye clinches with his opponent.
Leonard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuriel Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skye.
Skye jabs at Leonard's body.
Leonard dives in and grabs Skye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skye pushes down on Leonard's head and hops out.
Damion Skye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonard.
A left lands for Skye.
Skye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skye ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Leonard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skye's waist but Skye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leonard off to one side.
Leonard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skye pinned against the cage. Skye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skye thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damion Skye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Skye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Leonard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skye jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leonard tries to clinch up but Skye circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Leonard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skye tries to avoid it but Leonard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skye to the ground. Skye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skye lands with a shot to the body.
Skye throws a big shot that misses.
Leonard throws a big shot that misses.
Leonard clinches.
Skye is trying to break the clinch but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Skye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonard stalling in the clinch but Skye improves position.
Leonard landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Leonard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skye tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Skye back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
Damion Skye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skye tries a body shot but Leonard blocks it.
Leonard tries to land knees in the clinch but Skye avoids the damage to the body.
Leonard prevents a body shot from Skye.
Skye gets through Leonard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonard's elbow.
Leonard lands a hook that snaps the head of Skye backwards.
Skye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skye throws out a leg kick but Leonard moves out of range and Skye only half commits.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skye circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuriel Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard slips under a jab from Skye.
Skye looks to land a left hand but Leonard moved out of range nicely.
Leonard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skye tries to move into range but Leonard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skye throws an overhand right that lands on Leonard's shoulder, as Leonard tries to avoid the shot.
Skye with a jab.
A punch combination from Leonard misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skye leaves Leonard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonard.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Skye.
Skye misses with a low kick.
Leonard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leonard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skye's head.
Skye is trying is best to control the position here.
Skye is looking for a sweep. Leonard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard throws a strike but Skye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skye decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leonard scores with a body shot.
Skye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Skye.
Skye throws a low kick but Leonard avoids it.
Skye misses the shot to the body.
Skye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonard on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonard misses with a two punch combination.
Skye throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonard.
Skye throws the left hand but Leonard avoids the punch easily.
Skye scores with a nice head shot.
Skye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skye connects with a single shot there.
Skye dips to his left and cracks Leonard with an uppercut!
Leonard drives through and clinches with Skye against the cage.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Skye blocks it.
Leonard wants to stall.
Skye throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonard.
A right handed body shot lands from Skye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damion Skye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skye 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Damion Skye!
Damion Skye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi has chosen Stonehenge by Spinal Tap as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rannanjarvi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Rannanjarvi moves away from the strike by Liu.
Jie Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rannanjarvi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liu has time to react.
Rannanjarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Rannanjarvi moved out of range nicely.
Rannanjarvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu misses the body punch
and Rannanjarvi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rannanjarvi finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Rannanjarvi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rannanjarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Rannanjarvi wants to clinch but Liu slips to the side
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rannanjarvi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rannanjarvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rannanjarvi tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rannanjarvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rannanjarvi drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Rannanjarvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rannanjarvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rannanjarvi misses with a punch to the body.
Rannanjarvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu lands an uppercut.
Liu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rannanjarvi misses with some punches.
Rannanjarvi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rannanjarvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu avoiding damage as Rannanjarvi throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rannanjarvi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rannanjarvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rannanjarvi scores with a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Rannanjarvi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rannanjarvi is looking to break free of the clinch but Liu has double underhooks.
Rannanjarvi lands a left hand.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu blocks the elbow strike.
Rannanjarvi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rannanjarvi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu avoids a wild elbow strike from Rannanjarvi.
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rannanjarvi backwards.
Rannanjarvi tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Liu looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu lands a hook that snaps the head of Rannanjarvi backwards.
Rannanjarvi misses with a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rannanjarvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rannanjarvi.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu lands a left hand.
Rannanjarvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu blocking some punches.
Liu is pushing Rannanjarvi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Liu avoiding damage as Rannanjarvi throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rannanjarvi landing knees to the head.
Rannanjarvi tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rannanjarvi - that landed with a thud.
Rannanjarvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rannanjarvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Rannanjarvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rannanjarvi missing with knees to the body.
Rannanjarvi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Rannanjarvi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liu pushes Rannanjarvi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Rannanjarvi dominated that round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rannanjarvi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
Good leg kick by Liu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rannanjarvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Rannanjarvi throws a big shot that misses.
Rannanjarvi moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Rannanjarvi misses the jab.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rannanjarvi's head.
Rannanjarvi throws a good cross that connects.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Rannanjarvi misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Rannanjarvi counters with a body kick that stops Liu in his tracks momentarily.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch up
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liu dives in and scores a takedown into Rannanjarvi's guard.
Liu won't allow Rannanjarvi to sweep him here.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rannanjarvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu tries to free his leg and advance position but Rannanjarvi is retaining full guard.
Rannanjarvi is trying to control the position but Liu postures up.
Liu distracts Rannanjarvi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rannanjarvi can't do much from the bottom here.
Liu scoring with punches and elbows.
Liu 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.
Rannanjarvi defending against the ground and pound.
Rannanjarvi is looking to regain half guard here but Liu keeps moving and retains side control.
Liu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Liu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rannanjarvi is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Liu crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Rannanjarvi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Liu throws an elbow but Rannanjarvi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Liu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rannanjarvi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rannanjarvi keeps working.
Liu working the ground and pound but Rannanjarvi is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu in side control, throwing shots but Rannanjarvi defends.
Rannanjarvi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Liu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liu moves into full mount! Rannanjarvi won't be happy about that!
Liu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rannanjarvi taking shots to the head.
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!
Rannanjarvi is in a horrible position here. Liu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu wants to control the pace but Rannanjarvi is squirming around nicely.
Rannanjarvi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rannanjarvi tries to hold on but Liu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jie Liu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Liu swings for the body but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rannanjarvi counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Rannanjarvi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Liu throws a push kick but Rannanjarvi slaps the foot to one side.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Rannanjarvi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rannanjarvi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu throws a low kick, looking for Rannanjarvi's leg but Rannanjarvi calmly moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu scores with a push kick.
Rannanjarvi blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu stuns Rannanjarvi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jie Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Rannanjarvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rannanjarvi takes one to the side of the head.
Antti Rannanjarvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rannanjarvi motions for Liu to come forward. Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rannanjarvi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rannanjarvi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid it.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
A bone on bone clash there as Rannanjarvi blocks the leg kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Rannanjarvi.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but Rannanjarvi shows good takedown defense.
Rannanjarvi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Rannanjarvi is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Rannanjarvi slips a straight right by Liu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a body kick the misses
and Rannanjarvi counters with a nice body shot.
Liu throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu feints and then cracks Rannanjarvi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rannanjarvi down.
Liu throws a head kick but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rannanjarvi counters with a left to the body.
Rannanjarvi throws a nice head kick!
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
Liu throws a combination. Rannanjarvi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu blocks a head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rannanjarvi jabs at Liu's body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rannanjarvi.
Good leg kick by Liu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rannanjarvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rannanjarvi moves away.
Liu tries to work over Rannanjarvi's front leg with a kick but Rannanjarvi checks it.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rannanjarvi eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Rannanjarvi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rannanjarvi slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Rannanjarvi is out of range.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rannanjarvi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liu rather than just go for the knockout.
Liu blocks a head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rannanjarvi cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rannanjarvi's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jie Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jie Liu!
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