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TTFC Invades Montreal 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simenkov shoots in but Mendes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jake Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Simenkov has him pressed against the cage.
Simenkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simenkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Simenkov has Mendes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simenkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov tightens his grip and picks Mendes up, before dumping him to the ground. Mendes manages to land in guard.
Simenkov is in close to Mendes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendes pulls Simenkov in to control the position.
Mendes looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mendes clinches.
Simenkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simenkov working away.
Simenkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendes, who protects the arm well.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes dodges the ground and pound from Simenkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Simenkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simenkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mendes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mendes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simenkov.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Simenkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mendes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simenkov but great work by Mendes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mendes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Simenkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendes's half guard.
Simenkov throws a strike but Mendes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Simenkov won't allow Mendes to get back to his feet.
Simenkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Simenkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simenkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes looking to control.
Simenkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes moves out of range as Simenkov throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Simenkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simenkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simenkov trying to pass the guard but Mendes defending well.
Mendes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simenkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendes is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is doing well to control the position and prevent Simenkov from advancing to side control.
Simenkov wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Simenkov misses with a head shot. Mendes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sergei Simenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simenkov preventing the sweep.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Mendes is trying to keep Simenkov in close.
Simenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simenkov prevents Mendes from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simenkov clinches up against the cage.
Mendes is looking for a takedown.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov won't allow Mendes to get back to his feet.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Mendes trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Mendes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simenkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendes swivels and escapes.
Simenkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jake Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simenkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendes.
Mendes wants to clinch.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simenkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simenkov is trying to keep an underhook but Mendes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Simenkov is looking to improve his position.
Simenkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mendes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mendes!
Mendes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simenkov to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simenkov moves away.
Sergei Simenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simenkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Mendes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Simenkov shoots for a takedown but Mendes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simenkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendes looks to land a right hand but Simenkov moved out of range.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simenkov ducks right into an uppercut from Mendes.
Mendes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendes pulls Simenkov into guard.
Simenkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Simenkov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is pulling down on Simenkov's head to control his posture.
Simenkov landing with the ground and pound.
Mendes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Simenkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Simenkov is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Simenkov on that attempt.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Simenkov is avoiding it.
Simenkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendes.
Mendes tries to clinch up.
Simenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Simenkov postures up.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Simenkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Simenkov looks to land a strike but Mendes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendes holds on and takes a little breather.
Simenkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes wants to stand up but Simenkov is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simenkov misses with a takedown
and Simenkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Simenkov manages to get underhooks.
Simenkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mendes is trying to keep an underhook but Simenkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Simenkov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simenkov winds up and cracks Mendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simenkov throwing shots but Mendes is blocking nicely.
Mendes keeping hold of Simenkov's head, controlling as best he can.
Simenkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simenkov thows a huge punch but Mendes dodges it nicely.
Mendes is looking to control Simenkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Simenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simenkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Simenkov!
A relieved looking Sergei Simenkov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Viagra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viagra comes to the cage accompanied by do it. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class 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
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Emilio Viagra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viagra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Viagra.
Viagra connects with the punch.
It looks like Volga Overstreet has been cut.
Overstreet misses with a low kick.
Viagra lands a glancing blow to the side of Overstreet's head.
Viagra throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.
Viagra swings for the body but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Viagra's calf.
Viagra throws a sloppy head kick and Overstreet moves out of range easily.
Viagra misses with a straight left.
Overstreet cracks the inside of Viagra's front leg.
Viagra connects with a looping right hand.
Overstreet connects with a body shot that sends Viagra's belly button to the back.
Viagra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overstreet.
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 Overstreet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Viagra.
Viagra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viagra.
Viagra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viagra throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet lands with a cross.
Viagra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Viagra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viagra looks to throw the jab but Overstreet is out of range.
Viagra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Overstreet's head backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viagra!
Overstreet is rocked!
Overstreet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Overstreet is still on wobbly legs! Can Viagra finish him?
Viagra drops Overstreet with a straight right hand, right on the button! Viagra 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 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Viagra!
Emilio Viagra really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sinister Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logi Tech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urpilainen has chosen A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logi Tech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jutta Urpilainen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urpilainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Urpilainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Urpilainen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tech sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tech is not content to let Urpilainen control the position.
Urpilainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tech takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tech struggling a bit here.
Tech is not content to let Urpilainen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tech struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tech is not content to let Urpilainen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tech's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Urpilainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tech takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Urpilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tech keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Urpilainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Tech's head but Tech avoids it well.
Urpilainen trying to control the position but Tech is working away.
Urpilainen working away.
Urpilainen trying to control the position but Tech is working away.
Urpilainen has hold of Tech's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tech seems comfortable defending it but Urpilainen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tech is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tech is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Urpilainen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jutta Urpilainen!
Jutta Urpilainen very nearly forgot to thank STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke Serpent- . Hopkins has chosen Coming home -Dirty money as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
LePew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LePew lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopkins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. LePew stacks Hopkins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by LePew!
LePew working the ground and pound.
LePew goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in LePew's guard! Nice work there by Hopkins!
LePew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LePew 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.
LePew keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LePew is on top in guard.
LePew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LePew wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
LePew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hopkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hopkins tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew lands an elbow.
Hopkins tries to buck LePew off but LePew is having none of it.
Hopkins looking for a sweep but LePew has passed into full mount! Oh no!
LePew cracks Hopkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LePew trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
LePew lands a nice shot to the head.
Hopkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hopkins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hopkins is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
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!
LePew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopkins sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
Hopkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LePew landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins can't keep his opponent in guard - LePew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
LePew frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LePew is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hopkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hopkins shrugs it off.
Hopkins regains half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but LePew keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe LePew dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins's coach down at Muayfit MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hopkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but LePew takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
LePew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LePew there as he acknowledges the shot.
LePew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
LePew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins stands and throws LePew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LePew has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LePew trying to hold on to Hopkins's head to control him but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins prevents LePew from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
LePew works his way to full guard. Good work.
LePew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from LePew.
LePew can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura but LePew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hopkins to get the leverage.
LePew regains full guard. Nicely done.
LePew looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hopkins is defending well. LePew quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hopkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! LePew celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pepe LePew!
A victorious Pepe LePew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall has chosen Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy McCall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCall to score with a decent uppercut.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
Speed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speed is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Speed.
McCall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speed tries to land a front kick but McCall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCall throws a hook but Speed blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speed. That's going to slow McCall down.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Speed throws a body punch but McCall moves out of range.
McCall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Speed throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed throws the kick towards the body but McCall avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speed. McCall shrugs it off though.
A combination from McCall does no damage.
Speed tries to score with a low kick but McCall moves his leg out of the way.
McCall throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from McCall is predictable there
and Speed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Speed is taking a breather. McCall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Speed is working for a submission of some sort.
Speed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed is taking a breather. McCall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Speed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Speed wants to work for an arm triangle but McCall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Speed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Speed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCall.
Tommy McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed tries to move into range but McCall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCall is out of range.
Rufus Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Speed closes the distance and clinches up with McCall, looking for a takedown. Speed pushes McCall against the cage but McCall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCall throws a hook but Speed avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speed.
McCall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCall takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Speed.
Speed blocks a jab.
Speed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCall as he jumps to the side.
McCall throws a body shot but no joy.
Speed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCall misses with a body punch
and Speed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speed.
Speed is looking for a kimura but McCall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Speed to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Speed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Speed lands with an overhand left.
Speed throws a leg kick but McCall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Speed lands with a hook. McCall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Speed is out of range.
Speed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Speed is looking to clinch.
Speed tries a low kick but McCall avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Speed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Speed misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from McCall.
McCall misses with a low kick as Speed jumps back.
Tommy McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Speed checks a low kick from McCall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed staying out of range there.
Speed moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
McCall connects with a leg kick. Speed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speed is looking to slow McCall down with leg kicks.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCall defends well and Speed ends up having to push McCall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Speed digs a right hand into McCall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCall's gas tank.
Speed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCall breaks the clinch.
Speed has closed the distance and engaged McCall in a clinch.
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as McCall controls the action.
Speed drags the fight down to the ground.
McCall postures up.
Speed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
Speed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCall passes into side control.
McCall wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
Speed can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Speed's shoulder. That is not cool.
Speed is trying to get back to half guard.
McCall trying to control the position but Speed is working away.
You can see the frustration on Speed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Speed.
A punch lands to the side of McCall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
McCall 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.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall tries to bum rush Speed with a series of wild strikes but Speed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Speed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCall.
Speed lands a head shot.
McCall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from McCall misses
so Speed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Speed trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Speed throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCall delivers a nice body kick.
Speed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCall can do to turn this around?
McCall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Speed scores with the left hand. McCall knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
Speed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Speed scores with a nice strike.
Speed throws a lazy head kick
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a body punch but McCall moves out of range.
McCall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speed.
Speed wants to land a leg kick but McCall is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCall 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 Speed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Speed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Speed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Speed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Speed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speed fails with the takedown.
Speed connects with a crisp jab.
Speed misses with a leg kick
and McCall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Speed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed darts in and clinches McCall up against the cage.
McCall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Speed gets control of McCall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Speed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rufus Speed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCall defends well.
Speed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed wants to control the position but McCall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tommy McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Speed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Speed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCall is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Speed is controlling McCall's trapped leg to prevent McCall from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCall slips a jab from Speed.
Speed lands with a good body shot.
Speed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Speed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed punishes McCall's body with a nice straight punch.
McCall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by McCall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Speed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Speed!
A victorious Rufus Speed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tommy McCall was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe we are getting to that point in the career where you need to think seriously about the next step.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux has chosen Battle Ready as his entrance music. 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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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godeaux misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Godeaux.
Krasnodebski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Godeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krasnodebski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Godeaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at THC playhouse in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski lands a leg kick that knocks Godeaux off balance momentarily.
Krasnodebski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krasnodebski pushes Godeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Krasnodebski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krasnodebski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godeaux prevents a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski misses with a body punch.
Godeaux wants to take the fight to the mat but Krasnodebski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krasnodebski is pressed up against the cage. Godeaux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krasnodebski down to the mat. Krasnodebski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Godeaux looks for a takedown but Krasnodebski sprawls well.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boudreaux Godeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski checks a low kick from Godeaux.
Godeaux ducks under a wild hook from Krasnodebski.
Godeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Godeaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Godeaux sizes up Krasnodebski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krasnodebski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krasnodebski tries to score with a low kick but Godeaux moves his leg out of the way.
Krasnodebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krasnodebski 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 Godeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Godeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Godeaux is looking to chop away at Krasnodebski's legs.
Krasnodebski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krasnodebski in his tracks.
Godeaux avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
Godeaux looking to score a takedown here. Krasnodebski is defending well but Godeaux drives through and ends up in Krasnodebski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krasnodebski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krasnodebski holds on and takes a little breather.
Godeaux wants to control from the top but Krasnodebski keeps moving.
Godeaux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Miyagi Famiy Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Krasnodebski is controlling Godeaux's posture.
Krasnodebski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux trying to control but Krasnodebski is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godeaux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Godeaux lands a body shot.
Krasnodebski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Krasnodebski lands but Godeaux takes it in his stride.
Krasnodebski works the jab nicely.
Krasnodebski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Godeaux is out of range and Krasnodebski settles back down.
Krasnodebski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krasnodebski misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Godeaux with that takedown attempt.
Krasnodebski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Godeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick but Godeaux moves out of range.
Godeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godeaux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godeaux throws a leg kick but Krasnodebski moved away.
Krasnodebski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godeaux's head backwards.
Godeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Krasnodebski misses the target.
Godeaux misses with a takedown
and Krasnodebski counters by moving into the clinch.
Godeaux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Godeaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krasnodebski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krasnodebski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krasnodebski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krasnodebski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godeaux's sensitive parts.
Boudreaux Godeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krasnodebski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Godeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krasnodebski cracks Godeaux with a good jab.
Krasnodebski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski cracks a nice hook into Godeaux's ribs.
Godeaux cracks the inside of Krasnodebski's front leg.
Godeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godeaux missing with a left hand there. Krasnodebski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godeaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krasnodebski as he avoids it easily.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes.
Godeaux blocks a head kick by Krasnodebski.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Krasnodebski blocks the low kick.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
Godeaux checks a leg kick.
Krasnodebski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Krasnodebski misses.
Krasnodebski scores with a leg kick.
Krasnodebski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Krasnodebski.
Crunch! Krasnodebski slams his shin into Godeaux's torso.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godeaux. Krasnodebski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krasnodebski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krasnodebski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Krasnodebski sprawls well. He's pushed Godeaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Godeaux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krasnodebski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krasnodebski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godeaux throws a hook but Krasnodebski blocks it.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krasnodebski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Godeaux throws a jab when Krasnodebski was well out of range.
Krasnodebski throws the kick towards the body but Godeaux avoids it.
Krasnodebski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Godeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Godeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krasnodebski is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski lands the left hand.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick but Godeaux moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot.
Krasnodebski feints and then cracks Godeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Godeaux down.
Krasnodebski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Godeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krasnodebski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krasnodebski.
Godeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Krasnodebski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boudreaux Godeaux.
Krasnodebski moves out of range as Godeaux strikes.
Krasnodebski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godeaux throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick as Godeaux jumps back.
Krasnodebski lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godeaux counters with a left and a right that stings Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch but Godeaux moves out of range.
Godeaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Godeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Godeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Godeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Krasnodebski seems unphased.
Krasnodebski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godeaux can do to turn this around?
Krasnodebski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Godeaux takes a step back to recover.
Krasnodebski throws a wild body kick that Godeaux sees coming a mile off.
Krasnodebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godeaux at a distance.
Gotard Krasnodebski is winning the standup battle so far.
Godeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godeaux lands with a hook. Krasnodebski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Godeaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krasnodebski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Godeaux - the referee stops the clock and Krasnodebski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Godeaux. Krasnodebski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Godeaux shoots in and drives through. Krasnodebski sprawls well.
Krasnodebski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krasnodebski, right into the meat.
Krasnodebski lands with an uppercut that bounces Godeaux off the cage and back into range.
Godeaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krasnodebski swivels and escapes.
Krasnodebski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Godeaux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krasnodebski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krasnodebski connects with a leg kick. Godeaux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Godeaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Godeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Krasnodebski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gotard Krasnodebski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski throws the kick towards the body but Godeaux avoids it.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch but Godeaux moves out of range.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godeaux.
Krasnodebski is looking to slow Godeaux down with leg kicks.
Godeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krasnodebski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Godeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krasnodebski ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a looping overhand right but Krasnodebski ducks down to avoid it.
Godeaux throws the left hand but Krasnodebski avoids the punch easily.
Godeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Krasnodebski.
Godeaux misses with a looping left.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Krasnodebski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godeaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krasnodebski swivels and escapes.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boudreaux Godeaux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godeaux lands a jab.
Godeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godeaux moves away.
Krasnodebski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Godeaux takes a step back to recover.
Krasnodebski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Godeaux slips a jab from Krasnodebski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godeaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boudreaux Godeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krasnodebski cracks Godeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski is looking to chop away at Godeaux's legs.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Godeaux missing with a left hand there. Krasnodebski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot.
Krasnodebski defending well as Godeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krasnodebski 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 Godeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Godeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krasnodebski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krasnodebski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godeaux tries for a takedown but Krasnodebski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Godeaux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krasnodebski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski pushes Godeaux away with a front kick.
Godeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Krasnodebski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krasnodebski scoring well with a low kick there.
Godeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Godeaux. That did some damage!
Krasnodebski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krasnodebski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Godeaux moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Godeaux.
Krasnodebski thumps Godeaux with a low kick.
Godeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotard Krasnodebski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krasnodebski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotard Krasnodebski!
Gotard Krasnodebski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin's entrance music is King of Kings by Motorhead. A fine choice. Turpaansaaja comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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40
166 lbs
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36
160 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
37 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Marvin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marvin.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Marvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja lands with a light punch inside.
Turpaansaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Marvin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turpaansaaja is defending well.
Marvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Marvin blocks it.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Marvin prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Marvin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turpaansaaja lands with a right to the head.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Marvin controls the action.
Marvin is trying to break the clinch but Turpaansaaja is controlling him.
Turpaansaaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marvin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marvin backwards.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
Turpaansaaja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turpaansaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marvin misses with a body punch.
Marvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja lands a shot to the body.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Marvin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marvin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Marvin blocks it.
Marvin misses with a punch to the body.
Marvin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Turpaansaaja regains guard immediately.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Marvin stopping the sweep attempt from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marvin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marvin won't allow Turpaansaaja to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Turpaansaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turpaansaaja is trying to control the position but Marvin postures up.
Turpaansaaja wants to stand but Marvin is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turpaansaaja slips a jab from Marvin.
A big left from Marvin misses.
Turpaansaaja slips under a jab.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Marvin moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja misses with a low kick.
Severi Turpaansaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turpaansaaja throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turpaansaaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turpaansaaja defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Marvin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Marvin with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turpaansaaja. Turpaansaaja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turpaansaaja connects with a jab.
Turpaansaaja jabs at Marvin's body.
Marvin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turpaansaaja swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turpaansaaja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marvin slips a straight right by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Marvin's ribcage but misses.
Marvin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marvin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turpaansaaja pinned against the cage. Turpaansaaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turpaansaaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Marvin. Marvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Marvin walks into a left hand.
Turpaansaaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turpaansaaja throws a push kick but Marvin slaps the foot to one side.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turpaansaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Marvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Marvin also avoids with ease.
Turpaansaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Marvin misses with a hook.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that half lands.
Turpaansaaja slips a straight right by Marvin.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Marvin shoots in for a takedown but Turpaansaaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turpaansaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Marvin circles away.
Turpaansaaja scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Marvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turpaansaaja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marvin somewhat.
Marvin slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch there but Marvin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin takes the fight into the clinch.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turpaansaaja pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpaansaaja connects with a solid leg kick.
Marvin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turpaansaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Turpaansaaja.
A short right from Turpaansaaja on the inside.
Turpaansaaja is working Marvin over against the cage.
Marvin misses with a body punch.
A short left from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Marvin.
A hook to the body from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marvin's elbow.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Marvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marvin tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Turpaansaaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Marvin blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Turpaansaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Turpaansaaja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marvin is keeping busy.
Marvin misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Marvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marvin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marvin has a couple of punches blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja trying to land knees to the body.
Marvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marvin lands a right hand.
Marvin has Turpaansaaja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turpaansaaja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the head.
Marvin wants a takedown but no success here.
Turpaansaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Turpaansaaja.
Marvin misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja lands a shot to the body.
Marvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Marvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marvin tries to circle away but Turpaansaaja has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin fails to land.
Turpaansaaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marvin.
Marvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marvin tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Marvin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Marvin controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja presses Marvin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is pushing Marvin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marvin misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turpaansaaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja 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!
Turpaansaaja punishes Marvin's body with a nice straight punch.
Marvin blocks a head kick by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpaansaaja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marvin throws a hook but Turpaansaaja avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but Marvin avoids it.
Turpaansaaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marvin rather than just go for the knockout.
Turpaansaaja moves in looking to clinch but Marvin pushes him off.
Turpaansaaja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Turpaansaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Marvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turpaansaaja works on Marvin's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Marvin.
Marvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch.
Marvin blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Marvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marvin throws a head punch that misses.
Marvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpaansaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marvin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marvin manages to end up in side control.
King Marvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marvin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turpaansaaja pushes Marvin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marvin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marvin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marvin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Turpaansaaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turpaansaaja preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turpaansaaja wants to control but Marvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turpaansaaja gets full guard.
Marvin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marvin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand.
Marvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turpaansaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja tries to roll over but Marvin keeps him under control.
Marvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turpaansaaja's head.
Turpaansaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marvin is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Marvin moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja looks to land a body kick but Marvin moved away.
Marvin gets a clinch.
Severi Turpaansaaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin can't find room to land a body shot as Turpaansaaja controls the action.
Marvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Turpaansaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turpaansaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marvin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Turpaansaaja.
A short left from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marvin's elbow.
Turpaansaaja scores with a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marvin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpaansaaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpaansaaja lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Severi Turpaansaaja.
I've got Turpaansaaja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja!
Severi Turpaansaaja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Thunstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunstrom tries to avoid it.
Thunstrom throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut.
Thunstrom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thunstrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thunstrom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bob drives through with a takedown into Thunstrom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bob has managed to get both his arms back between Thunstrom's legs - danger averted.
Bob seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob trying to control but Thunstrom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob forces his way into half guard.
Bob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thunstrom wants to control but Bob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob is looking to stall here but Thunstrom recovers full guard.
Thunstrom has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thunstrom keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob postures up in Thunstrom's guard and throws a big left but Thunstrom blocks it.
Thunstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunstrom working a defensive guard here.
Bob is posturing up here but Thunstrom has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bob tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bob has to tap! Slick submission there by Thunstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Thunstrom!
After winning the bout, Lars Thunstrom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (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, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragneel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a double jab
and Gavin counters with a single leg into guard. Dragneel didn't expect that.
Gavin trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragneel wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragneel is pulling down on Gavin's head to control his posture.
Gavin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragneel is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin lands a couple of elbows.
Gavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragneel is retaining full guard.
Dragneel working a defensive guard but Gavin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dragneel parries the strikes from Gavin easily there. Gavin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dragneel to escape.
Gavin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dragneel is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin wants to take a breather but Dragneel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gavin.
Dragneel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dragneel has momentary wrist control but Gavin slips an elbow through the middle.
Gavin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dragneel controls Gavin momentarily but Gavin frees himself.
Gavin landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel controlling Gavin's posture.
Dragneel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gavin looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin tries to bum rush Dragneel with a series of wild strikes but Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Gavin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gavin works the jab nicely.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dragneel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel ducks right into an uppercut from Gavin.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Dragneel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragneel scores with a nice body kick.
Gavin misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Gavin swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel thumps Gavin with a low kick.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dragneel won't be happy with that.
Gavin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gavin is looking to take a break and control but Dragneel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dragneel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dragneel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gavin's best efforts.
Dragneel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gavin trying to mount his opponent but Dragneel defends it.
Tommy Gavin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragneel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gavin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dragneel's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragneel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragneel has his hands on Gavin's head, controlling the position.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragneel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body
and Dragneel counters with a thumping low kick.
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Gavin.
A cross from Gavin lands.
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Gavin sees coming a mile off.
Dragneel wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Dragneel didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin 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.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand.
Gavin misses with a series of wild punches.
Dragneel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragneel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragneel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Gavin saw that one coming.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a body kick.
Gavin throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Gavin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavin's coach down at SAVATE DE RUE du Quebec was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gavin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dragneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragneel.
Gavin wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragneel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gavin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dragneel won't allow it.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Dragneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel breaks the clinch.
Gavin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel lands a jab-cross combination.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Gavin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Gavin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Dragneel avoids it.
Dragneel gets caught napping as Gavin dives in and scores a takedown. Dragneel manages to retain guard.
Gavin is fighting to break Dragneel's control of his arms but Dragneel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dragneel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gavin is looking to pass into half guard but Dragneel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dragneel is in guard.
Dragneel won't allow Gavin to sweep him here.
Dragneel advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gavin is staying active underneath Dragneel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dragneel is working away from the top position though.
Dragneel tries to stand and escape but Gavin actually recovers to full guard.
Dragneel trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Natsu Dragneel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dragneel doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin motions for Dragneel to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gavin lands a couple of digs.
Dragneel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gavin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragneel has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gavin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin wants to pass the guard but Dragneel is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gavin takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Dragneel has managed to clinch.
Gavin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragneel.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with a right to the head.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Dragneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Gavin saw that one coming.
Gavin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragneel.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Dragneel tries to score with a low kick but Gavin moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Dragneel delivers a nice body kick.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Gavin throws a shot to the body.
Gavin scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
Gavin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dragneel to the mat! Dragneel manages to get full guard.
Gavin postures up.
Gavin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gavin trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
Gavin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragneel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragneel wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragneel connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Dragneel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dragneel under the eye.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Dragneel does it's job there.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a solid leg kick but Dragneel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gavin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dragneel.
Gavin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gavin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
Gavin moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
A leg kick checked by Gavin.
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
Dragneel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gavin.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dragneel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Dragneel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Dragneel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some bone on bone action there as Gavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavin throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
Dragneel stuffs the takedown.
Gavin throws a series of punches but Dragneel moves out of range.
Gavin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Dragneel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head.
Dragneel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dragneel presses Gavin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gavin is trying to stall.
Gavin looking for a takedown.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gavin.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragneel checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel closes the distance and pushes Gavin back into the cage.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel lands with a short shot to the head.
Natsu Dragneel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dragneel pushes Gavin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dragneel after a bit of a struggle.
Dragneel pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel lands with a left to the head.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Dragneel breaks the clinch.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
Dragneel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
You can see that Gavin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dragneel - that will leave a mark!
Dragneel throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin cracks Dragneel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gavin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
A very excited looking Tommy Gavin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. 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 Crabby Iron was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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162 lbs
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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
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iron moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Iron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iron.
Iron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iron thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Iron misses with a body shot.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Iron counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iron connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Iron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Iron as he connects with a hook.
Iron misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Iron finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Iron avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Iron swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Iron throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Iron tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
McGuire swings for the body but Iron moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Iron circles away.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Iron throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Iron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iron looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throws a right hand that Iron ducks under and follows up with a left that Iron also avoids with ease.
McGuire cracks Iron with an open hand slap.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iron slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
A head kick from Iron lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
Iron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Iron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Iron, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iron.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Crabby Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron, as that shot connected.
Iron dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Iron if he has to take too many more of those.
Iron throws a leg kick that misses.
Iron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Iron cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Iron.
Iron connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Iron down.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Iron off balance momentarily.
Iron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Iron.
Iron moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Iron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Iron cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iron throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Iron.
A head punch on the inside from Iron fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Iron is blocking nicely.
Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irons head.
Iron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Iron struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iron is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Iron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Iron throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iron.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron scores with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Good exchange - Iron coming out on top.
Iron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Iron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron avoids the body shot from McGuire.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Iron finds it's target.
Zander McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Iron catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron. That did some damage!
McGuire blocks the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Iron in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a right hand that Iron ducks under and follows up with a left that Iron also avoids with ease.
Iron motions for McGuire to come forward. Iron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron scores with a body shot.
Iron misses with a leg kick.
Iron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Iron does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iron dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Iron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iron misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron misses with a body shot
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
Iron lands a shoulder strike.
Iron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iron.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Iron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iron throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire tries to work over Iron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Iron.
Iron misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Iron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Iron lands a right hand.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Iron finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Iron avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Iron finds it's target.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iron.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Iron's leg but Iron calmly moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Iron moved away.
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Iron's head but Iron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Iron - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crabby Iron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iron lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Iron moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron checks it well.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Iron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Iron moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Iron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Iron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire moves out of range as Iron throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire checks a low kick from Iron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron misses with a head kick.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Iron is looking to score with low kicks.
Iron moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Iron throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Iron throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
Iron throws a head kick that misses.
Iron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Iron staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Iron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iron scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Iron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Iron throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron misses with a head kick.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iron.
Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Crabby Iron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iron looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Iron throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Iron slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Iron's ribs.
Iron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire is looking to slow Iron down with leg kicks.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Iron's ribs.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire motions for Iron to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Iron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Iron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Iron if he has to take too many more of those.
Iron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Iron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iron scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Iron.
Iron closes the distance and clinches.
Iron tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Iron misses with some punches.
Iron pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron misses with a punch to the body.
Crabby Iron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Crabby Iron just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron throws a big shot that misses.
Iron throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Iron scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Iron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Iron throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Iron throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to work over Iron's front leg with a kick but Iron checks it.
A shot to the liver by Iron. Beautiful body shot.
Iron pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Iron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire clinches.
Iron misses with the head strike.
Iron throws a head punch that misses.
Iron lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Iron throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iron as McGuire tries to tie him up.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iron blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands a nice uppercut.
Iron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
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!
Iron managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Iron working aggressively here.
Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iron leaning against his opponent.
Iron working aggressively here.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iron has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Iron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Iron throws a head punch that misses.
Iron has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire presses Iron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Iron blocks it.
Iron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice knee to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Iron controls the action.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iron takes a shot to the head.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron.
Iron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire moves out of range as Iron throws a body kick.
Iron takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire keeps Iron at a distance using the push kick.
Iron thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Iron pushes him off.
Iron misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
McGuire sizes up Iron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iron takes one to the chin there.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Crabby Iron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Iron scores with a jab.
McGuire defending well as Iron loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Iron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Iron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Iron finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Iron slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
Iron throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Iron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iron swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron misses with an uppercut.
Iron throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Iron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Iron saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iron throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Iron.
Iron throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iron in his tracks.
McGuire lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Iron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
Iron lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
A swing and a miss from Iron.
A head kick by Iron misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Iron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range.
Iron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire cracks Iron with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Iron.
Iron goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire swings for the body but Iron moves out of range.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Iron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iron lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Iron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Iron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iron scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Iron's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron tries to avoid it.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Iron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Iron saw it coming and moves away.
Iron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Iron's head back.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Iron's torso.
Iron takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iron is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Iron doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Iron moved out of range nicely.
Iron tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zander McGuire.
Well Iron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crabby Iron!
Crabby Iron is the new lightweight champion!
Crabby Iron bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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