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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Gay (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. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Gay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rannanjarvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gay's sensitive parts.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Gay moves out of range easily.
Rannanjarvi stuns Gay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rannanjarvi defending well as Gay loads up on a big left hand.
Gay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Rannanjarvi is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gay.
Rannanjarvi tries to clinch up.
Gay blocks a head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rannanjarvi scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rannanjarvi moves away.
Gay misses with a straight right.
Gay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rannanjarvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gay.
A big left from Gay misses.
Rannanjarvi lands a head kick. Gay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rannanjarvi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Rannanjarvi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rannanjarvi lands a head kick. Gay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rannanjarvi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rannanjarvi duly obliges.
Gay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rannanjarvi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gay falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rannanjarvi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Rannanjarvi!
An out of breath Antti Rannanjarvi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BassLovers United - I Can't Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason Christopoulos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christopoulos!
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Christopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Christopoulos throws out a loose jab but Makaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaaja looks for a takedown but Christopoulos sprawls well.
Christopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Makaaja counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Christopoulos's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Christopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Christopoulos is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Christopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaaja defends well.
Makaaja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makaaja is one step ahead there.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Christopoulos keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mica Makaaja wasn't active enough on the ground.
Christopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaaja's waist but Makaaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christopoulos off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos misses with a left hand
and Makaaja counters with a shoot takedown. Christopoulos fights it but they end up in guard.
Makaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christopoulos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Makaaja has Christopoulos in his guard.
Makaaja looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Christopoulos is defending well. Makaaja quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Christopoulos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Makaaja celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mica Makaaja!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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266 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Payne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne is looking to clinch.
Payne throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Payne gets a clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Payne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans controls Payne momentarily but Payne frees himself.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Payne is having none of it.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Payne on that attempt.
A big right from Payne misses.
Noah Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Payne as he connects with a hook.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payne checks a leg kick.
Payne blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colin Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Payne.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Evans throws a leg kick but Payne checks it.
Evans walks into a jab.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payne shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payne takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Payne swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payne throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payne throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne slips under a jab from Evans.
Colin Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Payne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Payne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payne.
Payne seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Evans is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Noah Payne!
Noah Payne made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sexton Furnival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Knish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knish has chosen Big Ten Inch by Areosmith as his entrance music. Joey Knish has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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267 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sexton Furnival!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Knish!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furnival fails with an attempt to clinch.
Furnival tries to clinch
and Knish counters with a nice kick to the body.
Furnival looks to clinch
and Knish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knish lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Sexton Furnival has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knish circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knish counters with an outside leg kick.
Furnival is breathing heavily.
Knish circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Furnival wants to clinch but Knish slips to the side
letting Knish counter with a right hand.
Sexton Furnival's cut is getting worse.
Furnival tries to clinch
and Knish counters with a nice body shot.
Furnival closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knish darts in and clinches Furnival up against the cage.
Furnival tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnival dodges an elbow strike from Knish.
Furnival misses with a punch to the body.
Knish tries to work over Furnival's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Furnival missing with knees to the body.
Furnival misses with an elbow strike.
Furnival can't find room to land a body shot as Knish controls the action.
Knish managing to block the knees to the body from Furnival.
Furnival takes an elbow to the temple.
Sexton Furnival's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knish lands an elbow just above Furnival 's eye.
Jeez, Sexton Furnival's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Knish lands an elbow inside that Furnival shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sexton Furnival's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Knish!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drazen Kadoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drazen Kadoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadoic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kadoic misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kadoic. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kadoic throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kadoic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kadoic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Kadoic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kadoic thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kennedy tries to work over Kadoic's front leg with a kick but Kadoic checks it.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadoic misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice kick to the body.
George Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadoic looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kadoic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kennedy thuds his shin into the meat of Kadoic's side.
Kennedy wants to slow Kadoic down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadoic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Kadoic is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadoic is trying to control but can't.
Kennedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kadoic has his hands clasped together around Kennedy's back. He's all about the action.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Kadoic is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy seems to be working for a kimura but Kadoic defends the submission attempt.
Kadoic wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy.
Kennedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kadoic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kadoic is trying to control but can't.
Kennedy seems to be working for a kimura but Kadoic defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Kadoic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kadoic defend it? Kennedy steps over the head and cranks it - Kadoic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Kennedy!
During a confident post fight interview, George Kennedy 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 Rashad Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kirk Megaphny was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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21 - 11 - 1 |
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275 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoudjou scores with a leg kick.
Sokoudjou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Megaphny swings widly with a right hand
and Sokoudjou counters with a three punch combo that has Megaphny backing up. Megaphny nods at Sokoudjou to acknowledge the strikes.
Sokoudjou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Sokoudjou finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokoudjou misses with a head kick.
Megaphny loads up on a big right hand but Sokoudjou slips the punch.
Sokoudjou lands a really nice looking cross but Megaphny seems unphased.
Sokoudjou slips under a jab from Megaphny.
Sokoudjou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Megaphny has time to react.
Sokoudjou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Megaphny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokoudjou scores with a kick to the body.
Sokoudjou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokoudjou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Sokoudjou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokoudjou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megaphny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny throws the kick towards the body but Sokoudjou avoids it.
Sokoudjou slips under a jab from Megaphny.
Megaphny misses with an uppercut. Sokoudjou saw that one coming.
Megaphny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Megaphny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Megaphny throws a right and a left that Sokoudjou avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokoudjou.
Megaphny swings for the body but Sokoudjou moves out of range.
Megaphny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokoudjou cracks the inside of Megaphny's front leg.
Megaphny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou connects with a jab.
Sokoudjou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Megaphny looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megaphny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sokoudjou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megaphny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou throws a nice head kick!
Megaphny misses with a wild body shot.
Sokoudjou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Megaphny's sensitive parts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sokoudjou!
Sokoudjou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokoudjou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Megaphny's head.
Megaphny throws a body kick that misses.
Megaphny is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sokoudjou lands with a right that hurts Megaphny. Megaphny looks to clinch but Sokoudjou throws a short knee that drops Megaphny. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rashad Sokoudjou!
An out of breath Rashad Sokoudjou 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinjo comes to the cage accompanied by Theme of Sho. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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171 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sho Shinjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shinjo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinhardt.
Shinjo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinhardt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinhardt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reinhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinjo throws a leg kick but Reinhardt moved away.
Shinjo throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Reinhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reinhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
Shinjo fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Reinhardt does it's job there.
Reinhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shinjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shinjo misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shinjo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reinhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Reinhardt tenderised Shinjo's leg. Shinjo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinhardt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reinhardt. Shinjo shrugs it off though.
Reinhardt lands a head kick. Shinjo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick
and Shinjo counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Shinjo misses.
Shinjo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Shinjo.
Shinjo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinjo tests Reinhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinhardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinjo. That did some damage!
Reinhardt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shinjo's sensitive parts.
Reinhardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shinjo sizes up Reinhardt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Shinjo blocks the leg kick.
Reinhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinjo is just out of range.
Reinhardt slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Shinjo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shinjo.
Reinhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinjo.
Reinhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shinjo is out of range.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot.
Reinhardt connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Reinhardt coming out on top.
Shinjo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Shinjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinjo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinhardt.
Shinjo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinhardt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy body kick from Shinjo
and Reinhardt counters with a leg kick.
Shinjo misses with a right hand
and Reinhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Reinhardt throws a hook but Shinjo blocks it.
Shinjo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reinhardt if he has to take too many more of those.
Shinjo tries to land a leg kick but Reinhardt saw it coming and moves away.
Shinjo shoots for a takedown but Reinhardt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Reinhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shinjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shinjo tries to land a leg kick but Reinhardt saw it coming and moves away.
Reinhardt lands with a right hand.
Reinhardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reinhardt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shinjo up against the cage.
Reinhardt lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinhardt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shinjo is keeping busy.
Reinhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reinhardt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reinhardt manages to end up in side control.
Shinjo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reinhardt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Shinjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinhardt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reinhardt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinhardt landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shinjo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shinjo lands a slapping body shot.
Reinhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt throws a low kick but Shinjo avoids it.
Shinjo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reinhardt. That one must have hurt.
Shinjo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Shinjo lands.
Shinjo throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Reinhardt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shinjo is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinhardt checks a leg kick.
Shinjo misses with a head kick.
Shinjo throws a jab when Reinhardt was well out of range.
Shinjo throws a hook but Reinhardt avoids it easily.
Shinjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reinhardt as he avoids it easily.
Victor Reinhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinhardt scores with a head kick.
Reinhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinhardt cracks Shinjo with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo tests Reinhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reinhardt throws the left hand but Shinjo avoids the punch easily.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick.
Reinhardt tries to land a leg kick but Shinjo saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is looking to chop away at Shinjo's legs.
Shinjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinjo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shinjo blocks a head kick by Reinhardt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shinjo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Reinhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Reinhardt moves away from the strike by Shinjo.
Reinhardt misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shinjo on the side of the head.
Reinhardt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shinjo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinjo thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shinjo is looking to land body kicks.
Shinjo misses with an uppercut. Reinhardt saw that one coming.
Shinjo fails to land the takedown.
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!
Reinhardt is looking to chop away at Shinjo's legs.
Shinjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Shinjo throws a leg kick but Reinhardt checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo misses with a few strikes there.
Reinhardt cracks Shinjo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
Shinjo throws a low kick but Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Sho Shinjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinjo throws a leg kick
and Reinhardt counters with a left to the body.
Shinjo throws a low kick but Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Shinjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reinhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Reinhardt catches Shinjo right on the button with a cross.
Shinjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Shinjo misses.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick.
Reinhardt thuds his shin into the meat of Shinjo's side.
Shinjo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinhardt checks it well.
Reinhardt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Shinjo keeps moving.
Reinhardt landing some decent shots from guard.
Reinhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Shinjo keeps moving.
Shinjo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reinhardt escapes and throws Shinjo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reinhardt working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reinhardt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reinhardt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shinjo some visible discomfort.
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Shinjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reinhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shinjo throws a looping overhand right but Reinhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Reinhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Reinhardt blocks the body kick.
Shinjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt misses with a hook
enabling Shinjo to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinhardt connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinhardt.
Shinjo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinhardt slips a jab from Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with a body kick.
Shinjo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinhardt works the jab nicely.
Shinjo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reinhardt with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Reinhardt finds it's target.
Reinhardt gets the takedown into side control.
Reinhardt working the ground and pound.
Reinhardt landing a few strikes.
Reinhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shinjo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinhardt trying to control the position but Shinjo is working away.
Reinhardt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shinjo to see if he's OK.
Shinjo looking for a sweep but Reinhardt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Reinhardt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shinjo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands a big shot to the head and Shinjo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Reinhardt!
A relieved looking Victor Reinhardt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Oquendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
22 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Oquendo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oquendo scores with a nice right hand.
Carson wants to clinch up but Oquendo keeps it at a distance.
Oquendo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oquendo to the mat! Oquendo manages to get full guard.
Carson stops Oquendo from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson trying to control but Oquendo is working from the bottom.
Carson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carson trying to mount his opponent but Oquendo defends it.
Carson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oquendo!
Oquendo has given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson wants to control but Oquendo is keeping busy.
Carson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Oquendo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Carson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Carson looking for the choke but no joy.
Oquendo trying to get back to his feet but Carson is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Oquendo is defending well though. Carson let's go of the attempt for now.
Oquendo showing good submission defense here.
Oquendo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oquendo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Oquendo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carson doesn't have the hooks in and Oquendo manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson working a defensive guard here.
Carson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Carson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carson cracks Oquendo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oquendo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carson really felt that one!
Carson throws a good cross that connects.
Oquendo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oquendo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carson. That did some damage!
Oquendo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oquendo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oquendo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oquendo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carson misses with a double jab.
Carson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oquendo throws the kick towards the body but Carson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Oquendo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo throws a sloppy head kick and Carson moves out of range easily.
Oquendo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carson loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.
Oquendo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carson checks the leg kick.
Oquendo misses with a body kick.
Carson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oquendo.
Oquendo thumps Carson with a low kick.
Oquendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carson.
A good leg kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carson throws a hook but Oquendo blocks it.
Oquendo feints a jab promting Carson to slip. Oquendo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oquendo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson works Oquendo's body with a nice hook.
Jose Oquendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Oquendo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jose Oquendo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oquendo misses with a leg kick.
Oquendo throws a front kick that sends Carson stumbling back into the cage.
Oquendo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from Carson.
Oquendo misses with the combination.
Oquendo jabs Carson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oquendo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oquendo throws a leg kick but Carson checks it.
Carson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carson takes a swing at Oquendo's ribcage but misses.
Oquendo tries to score with a low kick but Carson moves his leg out of the way.
Jose Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oquendo. Oquendo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jose Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oquendo scores with a jab to the head.
Oquendo throws a leg kick but Carson moved away.
Carson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a head kick.
Carson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oquendo to the ground. Carson is now in Oquendo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oquendo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oquendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carson wants to pass the guard but Oquendo is keeping the position.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson is looking to advance position but Oquendo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Oquendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oquendo enables Carson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oquendo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carson passes Oquendo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carson wants to pass the guard but Oquendo is defending well.
Carson wants to take a breather but Oquendo is having none of it.
Carson wants to pass the guard but Oquendo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn Carson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oquendo is trying to escape back to his feet but Carson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Carson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carson wants to control but Oquendo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo wants to get back to his feet.
Carson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carson swings around for an armbar but Oquendo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo postures up.
Carson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oquendo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carson.
Carson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oquendo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carson is trying to control but can't.
Oquendo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Carson controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries to roll over but Oquendo keeps him under control.
Carson is working hard here to advance position.
Carson manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Carson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Carson!
Glenn Carson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damion Skye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skye comes into the arena with Never Gonna Stop - Rob Zombie blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
151 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
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28
147 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damion Skye!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Skye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skye looks to throw the jab but Leonard is out of range.
Leonard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skye's calf.
Leonard has Skye up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard has Skye pressed against the cage, preventing Skye from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leonard obliges.
Leonard tries to land knees in the clinch but Skye avoids the damage to the body.
Leonard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skye blocks it with crossed arms.
Skye swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Skye blocks it.
Skye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonard's elbow.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skye takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Skye fails to land.
Leonard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skye fails to land.
Skye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skye has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Leonard tries to throw a body punch but Skye avoids it by throwing Leonard back against the cage.
Skye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skye avoids it.
Skye tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Skye back against the cage.
Leonard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Skye breaks from the clinch.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skye.
Leonard fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skye cracks Leonard with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard tries to clinch but Skye moves out of range.
Damion Skye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonard thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonard slips a jab from Skye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skye. Leonard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leonard misses with a body punch
and Skye counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skye misses with a wild body shot.
Skye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonard manages to avoid it.
Skye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonard throws a nice looking combination but Skye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonard moves away.
Skye throws a body punch but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonard moves away.
Skye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard thows a body shot but no joy.
Skye scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonard connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Leonard.
Leonard forces Skye back against the cage and clinches.
Leonard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skye tries to break the clinch but Leonard is controlling the position.
Leonard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skye using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leonard is looking to control Skye's arms but Skye gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leonard has his back to the cage.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Skye blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Skye fails to land.
Skye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but Skye blocks with his arms.
Skye is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leonard misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skye is looking to break free of the clinch but Leonard has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skye has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Leonard tries to pull guard but Skye forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Damion Skye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Skye lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skye lands with a light punch inside.
Leonard tries to work over Skye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonard trying to land knees to the body.
Leonard takes a shot to the head.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skye avoids it.
Skye can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Skye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Skye misses the target.
Skye cracks Leonard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skye was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Skye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Damion Skye will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard darts in and clinches Skye up against the cage.
Leonard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leonard lands a knee to the head.
Skye wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonard won't allow it.
Leonard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Skye.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Skye blocks it.
Skye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skye tries a body shot but Leonard blocks it.
Leonard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skye pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skye lands an overhand right.
Leonard slips a straight right by Skye.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Skye throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonard.
Skye slips a jab from Leonard.
Leonard scores with a sloppy right hand. Skye should have avoided that one.
Leonard slips a straight right by Skye.
Good leg kick by Skye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skye just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard scores with a nice strike.
Leonard takes a swing at Skye's ribcage but misses.
Leonard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skye.
Leonard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skye throws a jab when Leonard was well out of range.
Skye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skye wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Skye misses the target.
A slow jab from Skye misses its intended target.
Leonard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skye rather than just go for the knockout.
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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonard throws out a loose jab but Skye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard swings for the body but Skye moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Skye.
Leonard swings widly with a right hand
and Skye counters with a nice body shot.
Skye misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Skye finds it's target.
A big right from Leonard misses.
Skye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Skye takes a swing at Leonard's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonard moves away.
Leonard tries to close the distance and clinch but Skye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Leonard misses.
Leonard has a takedown stuffed.
Damion Skye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard looks to clinch
and Skye counters with a stiff right hand.
Skye throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonard.
Skye throws out a powerful jab.
Skye connects with a body shot that sends Leonard's belly button to the back.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skye throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonard counters with a right hand to the body.
Skye cracks a nice hook into Leonard's ribs.
Skye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skye throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skye connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonard drops his hands momentarily and Skye takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonard misses with a shot to the body
and Skye counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skye rushes Leonard and presses him up against the cage.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Skye.
Leonard is working for takedown but Skye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leonard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skye prevents it.
Leonard is breathing heavily.
Skye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Skye.
Damion Skye has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skye.
Skye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damion Skye dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leonard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skye.
A head punch on the inside from Skye fails to land.
Leonard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leonard lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Skye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard distracts Skye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Skye is keeping the position.
Skye controlling Leonard's posture.
Leonard postures up in Skye's guard and throws a big left but Skye blocks it.
Skye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Skye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Skye is controlling Leonard's posture.
Skye keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skye has Leonard pulled in close to control his posture.
Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown but Skye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skye manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Skye.
Skye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skye scrambles back to his feet.
Skye lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonard off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Skye misses its intended target.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skye moves away.
Leonard tries to clinch but Skye is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Skye.
Damion Skye is winning the standup battle so far.
Skye lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leonard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leonard slows down the pace here.
Skye can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Leonard looking to stall.
Skye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leonard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skye regains guard.
Leonard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonard manages to get himself to full guard.
Skye gets to his feet. Leonard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skye lands with an overhand left.
Skye connects with a right hand. Leonard shakes it off.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skye was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Skye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonard manages to avoid it.
Leonard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skye.
Skye misses with a jab to the body
and Leonard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonard misses with a hook.
Leonard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leonard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skye jabs Leonard right on the nose. Leonard blinks but takes it well.
Leonard throws a hook but Skye blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nuriel Leonard just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leonard thows a body shot but no joy.
Skye swings for the body but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard misses with a hook. Skye ducked under it nicely.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skye manages to avoid it.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Skye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skye just misses with a punch to the body.
Skye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonard under the eye.
Leonard moves in looking to clinch but Skye pushes him off.
Leonard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leonard connects with a crisp jab.
Leonard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skye.
Leonard staying out of range there.
Skye misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a hook to the body
and Skye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonard scores with a jab to the body.
Leonard tries to clinch but Skye is having none of it.
Leonard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonard falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Skye counter with a right hand.
Leonard lands a slapping body shot.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skye moves away.
Leonard lands a jab to the head.
Leonard tries to clinch there but Skye circles away.
Leonard lands with a right hand.
Leonard tries to clinch but Skye is having none of it.
Skye scores with a hook to the body. Leonard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes one on the button.
Skye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skye scores with a jab to the head.
Skye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonard's head backwards.
Leonard throws a shot to the body.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonard takes a swing at Skye's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Leonard.
Skye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonard throws the left hand but Skye avoids the punch easily.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skye manages to avoid it.
Skye misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries to clinch but Skye moves out of range.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skye takes a swing at Leonard's ribcage but misses.
Leonard throws a right hand that misses
and Skye counters with a leg kick.
Leonard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Skye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skye throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Leonard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leonard moves in looking to clinch but Skye pushes him off.
Skye darts in and clinches Leonard up against the cage.
Skye misses with a body punch.
Leonard scores a nice knee to the body.
Leonard lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skye breaks from the clinch.
Skye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skye takes a swing at Leonard's ribcage but misses.
Skye misses with a wild body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leonard lands a nice hook to Skye's body. Skye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard throws the left hand but Skye avoids the punch easily.
Leonard blocks a jab.
Skye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skye walks into a jab.
Skye stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.
Skye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skye misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nuriel Leonard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Skye.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Skye ducks down to avoid it.
Leonard takes a swing at Skye's ribcage but misses.
Skye punishes Leonard's body with a nice straight punch.
Leonard looks to score with a jab to the body but Skye is just out of range.
Skye with a hook.
Leonard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Skye as he connects with a hook.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Skye's head but Skye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skye swivels and escapes.
Leonard dives in and grabs Skye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skye pushes down on Leonard's head and hops out.
Leonard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Leonard misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skye.
Skye throws out a loose jab but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skye lands a nice looking body shot.
Skye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skye throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonard counters with a nice body shot.
Skye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Skye.
Leonard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skye counters with a left to the body.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skye swings for the body but Leonard moves out of range.
Skye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Leonard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonard blocks a jab.
Leonard lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skye misses with a low kick.
Leonard keeps the fight on the outside.
Skye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leonard counters with a single leg into guard. Skye didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skye's head.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Skye is retaining full guard.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard distracts Skye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonard throws a strike but Skye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skye would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leonard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leonard lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leonard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Skye in a bad spot here, 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!
Leonard prevents Skye from getting the reversal.
Leonard landing shots from mount.
Skye wants to hold on but Leonard pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skye in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Leonard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leonard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skye looks a forlorn figure.
Skye is rocked!
Skye is looking to get to half guard.
Leonard lands a big shot there that rocks Skye but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leonard with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard looking to finish Skye with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skye!
Leonard lands a big elbow.
Oh Skye is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonard thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuriel Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leonard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Nuriel Leonard 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Liu tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liu.
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano's head.
Liu lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
Jie Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Marciano.
Marciano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Liu blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Marciano darts in trying to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Liu catches Marciano right on the button with a cross.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a nice body shot.
Marciano swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marciano takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marciano duly obliges.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Marciano checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Marciano's torso.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raphael Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Liu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Liu throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Liu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marciano's guard.
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marciano is keeping the position for now.
Marciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jie Liu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Liu.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Marciano lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Liu defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Marciano shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Marciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu tries a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Marciano connects with a body shot.
Marciano slips under a jab from Liu.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu slips a jab from Marciano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Marciano's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marciano scores with a jab.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marciano. Marciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Marciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Marciano.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano thows a body shot but no joy.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Liu connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Marciano's ribs.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Marciano scores with a body shot.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu staying out of range there.
Marciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Liu lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marciano scrambles back to his feet.
Liu throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marciano moves into the clinch.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu can't get the takedown.
Marciano digs a right hand into Liu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liu's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano 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.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Marciano crunches a lovely knee into Liu's ribcage.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marciano to keep the fight standing.
Marciano misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jie Liu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano lands a good knee to the midsection. Liu won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marciano looking to slow down the pace here.
Marciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Marciano is leaning against Liu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marciano works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano lands a left hand.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Liu is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu tries to stall but Marciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liu managing to block the knees to the body from Marciano.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands a knee to the head.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liu is trying to maintain a safe position but Marciano gets an underhook and turns Liu into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with some punches.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu looking to stall.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liu.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Marciano really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marciano is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat.
Liu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Marciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
and Liu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Marciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liu looking to stall.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Liu managing to block the knees to the body from Marciano.
Liu lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
A short left from Liu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marciano prevents the takedown attempt.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liu has Marciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jie Liu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano gets underhooks to prevent Liu's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Liu's ribcage. Liu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Marciano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liu's face.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano lands a knee to the head.
Liu is rocked!
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Marciano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Marciano misses with a knee strike.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Marciano dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Marciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marciano punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Liu tries to land a body kick
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marciano's calf.
Marciano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marciano swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu shoots in but Marciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Marciano throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Marciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
Jie Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Raphael Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano landing knees to the body.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Liu lands an uppercut.
Marciano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liu's face.
Marciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liu.
Liu blocking some punches.
Marciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Marciano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Liu working aggressively here.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu prevents a body shot from Marciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano drops Liu with a big knee straight up the middle! Liu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Marciano drops Liu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Marciano follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Marciano!
Raphael Marciano is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Raphael Marciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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