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CFC 151: Pain vs Carwin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirlo Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by You've Lost Your Mind by Nocturnal. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Tom Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Hirlo Ribeiro tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Hirlo Ribeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hirlo Ribeiro is rocked!
Jones closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hirlo Ribeiro out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pharrel Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debor Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - The Show Must Go On. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pharrel Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Debor Tan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickinson circles away.
Dickinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Tan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tan moves into the clinch.
Dickinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Tan.
Dickinson pulls guard.
Tan is looking to stand up but Dickinson won't let him.
Dickinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickinson, not yet.
Tan stands and steps away. Dickinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan scores with the left hand. Dickinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tan's waist but Tan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickinson off to one side.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson shoots in and drives through. Tan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pharrel Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson is breathing heavily.
Tan moves into the clinch successfully.
Tan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tan throws a head punch that misses.
Dickinson has Tan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Tan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Tan on the inside.
Tan lands with a light punch inside.
Dickinson avoiding damage as Tan throws knees to the body.
Tan throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Tan.
Tan lands a damaging elbow.
Tan lands a good knee to the midsection. Dickinson won't want to take too many of those.
Tan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dickinson.
Tan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tan lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tan scores with a shot to the side of Dickinson's head.
Tan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickinsons head.
Tan presses Dickinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickinsons head.
Tan lands a left hand.
Tan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dickinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Tan.
Tan lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Tan.
Tan cracks Dickinson with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tan obliges.
Tan lands with a short shot to the head.
Tan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tan works on Dickinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tan lands an elbow just above Dickinson 's eye.
Tan lands with a short shot to the head.
Tan pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tan.
A right hook to the body lands for Tan.
Tan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson avoiding damage as Tan throws knees to the body.
Tan lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Tan.
Tan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tan lands a body shot.
Tan digs a right hand into Dickinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dickinson's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tan walks away with a smile on his face. Dickinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tan 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.
Tan throws a sloppy head kick and Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Tan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Tan tries a head kick but it misses.
Debor Tan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Dickinson misses.
Tan leaves Dickinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A combination from Dickinson does no damage.
Tan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tan lands with a shot to the body.
Tan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dickinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tan moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
Dickinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tan lands with a short shot to the head.
Dickinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Tan.
Tan tries to land a knee to the head but Dickinson blocks with his arms.
Tan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tan.
Nice elbow from Tan.
Tan lands with a right to the head.
Tan presses Dickinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tan lands a nice knee to the body.
Tan scores with a shot to the side of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson jumps guard but Tan stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tan lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dickinson managing to block the knees to the body from Tan.
Dickinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tan uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debor Tan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tan is looking to clinch but Dickinson is avoiding it.
Tan moves into the clinch.
Tan lands a body punch.
Tan lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Tan.
A short right from Tan on the inside.
Tan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickinson managing to block the knees to the body from Tan.
Tan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickinson or not.
Tan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tan misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Tan.
A nice left hand lands by Tan.
Nice body punch from Tan - that landed with a thud.
Dickinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tan as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Tan.
Nice body punch from Tan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tan scores with a shot to the side of Dickinson's head.
Tan lands a right hand.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Tan.
Tan digs a right hand into Dickinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dickinson's gas tank.
Tan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dickinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tan up against the cage.
Tan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tan working aggressively here.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Tan lands a right hand.
Tan tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tan fails to land.
Dickinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dickinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tan walks away with a smile on his face. Dickinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
Tan takes the fight into the clinch.
Tan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Tan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tan pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tan looking to throw knees to the head but Dickinson is blocking nicely.
Tan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickinson's elbow.
Tan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tan lands with a short shot to the head.
Dickinson tightens his grip and picks Tan up, before dumping him to the ground. Tan manages to land in guard.
Dickinson pushing down on Tan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dickinson passes to side control.
Tan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tan stops Dickinson from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tan wants to control but Dickinson is keeping busy.
Tan gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson is pushing down on Tan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tan is fighting to maintain full guard but Dickinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dickinson thows a huge punch but Tan dodges it nicely.
Dickinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tan is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debor Tan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dickinson is looking to wear down Tan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tan looks to land a body kick but Dickinson moved away.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dickinson's head backwards.
Tan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Tan.
Tan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan moves forwards but Dickinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dickinson slips a jab from Tan.
Tan moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Tan 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.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Tan.
Tan wants to clinch.
Dickinson dives in and grabs Tan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tan pushes down on Dickinson's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan gets caught flat footed, as Dickinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tan controlling the position.
Tan looking to control.
Tan is pulling down on Dickinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dickinson, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickinson, into his guard.
Tan postures up.
Pharrel Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dickinson's guard.
Tan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dickinson, up you get!
Dickinson misses the body punch
and Tan counters with a left to the body.
Dickinson throws a nice looking combination but Tan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dickinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tan closes the distance and clinches.
Tan lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Tan.
A hook to the body from Tan.
Tan lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickinson or not.
Tan lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tan throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickinson throws out a loose jab but Tan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Tan moved out of range.
Dickinson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pharrel Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tan. Dickinson shrugs it off though.
Tan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dickinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dickinson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dickinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tan cracks Dickinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dickinson misses with a body punch
and Tan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dickinson at a distance.
Tan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tan moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Tan scores with a hook to the body. Dickinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tan.
Tan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dickinson's calf.
Dickinson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tan scores with a kick to the body.
Tan throws a leg kick which misses Dickinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dickinson tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tan.
Dickinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Debor Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Debor Tan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debor Tan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson throws a jab when Hopp was well out of range.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Michael Hopp has been cut.
Johnson throws a hook but Hopp avoids it easily.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Hopp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp staying out of range there.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopp.
Hopp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Hopp looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Hopp has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopp circles away from the clinch attempt
so Hopp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Hopp in to control the position.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Hopp isn't so interested in that idea.
Hopp wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Hopp slips nicely into half guard.
Hopp is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hopp to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopp seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Hopp is controlling him
Hopp trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Hopp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hopp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Hopp eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopp is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopp thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Hopp wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Hopp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopp walks into a left hand.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Hopp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hopp asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Hopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hopp.
Hopp is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Hopp goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Hopp wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopp manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopp can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Hopp's hands, connecting with Hopp's forehead.
Hopp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopp is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopp is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Hopp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopp tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Hopp tries to break free.
Johnson avoiding Hopp 's attempts to control his hands.
Johnson has the hooks in. Hopp is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hopp is working hard here to advance position.
That's four 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.
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopp kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Hopp manages to turn into his guard.
Hopp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hopp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopp off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Hopp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hopp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopp momentarily.
Hopp fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopp's head.
Hopp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopp's head backwards.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopp circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Hopp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopp avoids them all with ease.
Hopp blocks a jab.
Jamal Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Hopp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hopp has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hopp is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jamal Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopp throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hopp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hopp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopp dominating with strikes here.
Michael Hopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopp thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Metropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cockpunch Jones (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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222 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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216 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marius Metropolis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cockpunch Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
It looks like Marius Metropolis has been cut.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Metropolis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Metropolis as he checks the leg kick.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Metropolis.
Metropolis connects with a body shot.
Metropolis throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones is looking to clinch but Metropolis is avoiding it.
Metropolis staying out of range there.
Metropolis shoots in but no luck this time.
Cockpunch Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Metropolis.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metropolis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metropolis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones looking to finish Metropolis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Metropolis!
Jones cracks Metropolis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Metropolis is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Metropolis bucks and avoids them well.
Metropolis regains half guard.
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metropolis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a leg kick
and Metropolis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metropolis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Metropolis in close.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metropolis manages to get to full guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metropolis is keeping the position for now.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Metropolis.
Metropolis has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis looking to control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Metropolis keeps moving.
Metropolis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Metropolis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Metropolis in his guard.
Metropolis won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Metropolis to get to half guard.
That's four 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.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Metropolis is very close to passing his half guard.
Metropolis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Metropolis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Metropolis has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones has hold of Metropolis's hands but Metropolis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Metropolis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marius Metropolis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Metropolis dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Metropolis's head and hops out.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Metropolis walks into a jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Good standup being displayed there by Metropolis as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Metropolis pushes him off.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Metropolis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Metropolis checks a leg kick.
Metropolis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metropolis's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metropolis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metropolis's back!
Jones misses with punches from the back.
Jones landing with strikes.
Metropolis tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Jones scores with punches from the back.
Jones has Metropolis flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jones is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Marius Metropolis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones controls Metropolis momentarily but Metropolis frees himself.
Jones wants to sweep here but Metropolis controlling him for the moment.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Metropolis pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Metropolis works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones controlling Metropolis's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metropolis chips away with some ground and pound.
Metropolis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metropolis passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Metropolis is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Metropolis preventing the sweep.
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.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metropolis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Metropolis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cockpunch Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marius Metropolis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Metropolis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metropolis counters with a nice body shot.
Metropolis has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metropolis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Metropolis.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metropolis blocks a body shot from Jones.
A right hook to the body lands for Metropolis.
Metropolis lands a body shot.
Metropolis scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Metropolis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metropolis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metropolis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metropolis tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metropolis swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand into Metropolis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metropolis's gas tank.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metropolis's elbow.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Metropolis.
Metropolis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metropolis.
Metropolis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Metropolis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Metropolis.
Metropolis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Metropolis's head.
Metropolis is working Jones over against the cage.
Metropolis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Metropolis.
Metropolis can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Metropolis lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Metropolis tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Metropolis back against the cage.
Metropolis blocking some punches.
Metropolis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Metropolis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants to clinch
enabling Metropolis to counter with a crisp jab.
Metropolis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Metropolis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Metropolis showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Metropolis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Metropolis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Metropolis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Metropolis taking shots to the head.
Jones landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metropolis is looking to escape.
Metropolis tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Metropolis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones avoids the attempt from Metropolis to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cockpunch Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cockpunch Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomic comes to the cage accompanied by A Kiss to Build a Dream On . 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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275 lbs
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265 lbs
15 - 6 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Atomic scores with a shot to the body.
Mir slips under a jab.
Mir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atomic.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atomic throws out the jab.
Atomic throws a jab when Mir was well out of range.
Mir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atomic throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
Atomic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atomic misses with a hook.
Mir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atomic.
Atomic misses with a looping right.
Atomic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
Mir slips under a jab from Atomic.
Mir slips a straight right by Atomic.
Mir takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atomic throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily.
Mir looks to score with a jab to the body but Atomic is just out of range.
Mir throws a jab when Atomic was well out of range.
Mir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Atomic.
Tom Atomic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mir blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mir.
Tom Atomic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Atomic walks into a jab.
Atomic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir staying out of range there.
Mir is trying desperately to land a takedown but Atomic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mir.
Atomic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atomic throws a looping overhand right but Mir ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic misses with a hook.
Mir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atomic works the jab nicely.
Atomic connects with a right hand. Mir shakes it off.
Atomic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Atomic.
Atomic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Tom Atomic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir avoids the body shot from Atomic.
Atomic misses with a looping right.
Atomic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atomic.
Atomic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mir.
Mir slips a straight right by Atomic.
A combination from Atomic does no damage.
Atomic cracks Mir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atomic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Mir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atomic.
Atomic lands a nice shot that snaps Mir's head back.
Atomic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atomic.
Atomic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Atomic throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Atomic.
Atomic throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Atomic misses with an uppercut. Mir saw that one coming.
Atomic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atomic but Atomic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atomic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mir misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atomic throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Atomic scores with a hook.
Atomic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atomic takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Atomic stuffs the takedown.
Atomic avoids the body shot from Mir.
Atomic needs to keep his hands up - Mir had a free shot at his head there.
Atomic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atomic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mir misses with a hook. Atomic ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atomic.
Atomic thows a body shot but no joy.
Atomic throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Atomic.
Nice sprawl there from Atomic as Mir shoots in.
A big left from Atomic misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atomic. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Atomic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atomic misses with a series of wild punches.
Mir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atomic. Atomic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Atomic as Mir shoots in.
Tom Atomic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mir. Atomic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atomic misses with a jab to the body
and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atomic's guard.
Atomic trying to keep a closed guard but Mir is proving a slippery customer.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atomic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is looking to advance position but Atomic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mir can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atomic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mir because Atomic loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atomic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mir tries to hold on but Atomic pushes him away.
Atomic controlling his opponent.
Atomic scoring with strikes but Mir is staying in there.
Atomic tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atomic controlling from the full mount.
Atomic tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Atomic wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Mir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atomic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir tries to lock up and control but Atomic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Atomic lands a nice shot to the head.
Atomic looking to finish with strikes here!
Mir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atomic tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
Atomic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Atomic looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mir tries to hold on but Atomic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Atomic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Atomic.
Atomic scores with a shot to the body.
Atomic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Atomic misses.
Atomic misses with the combination.
Atomic throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Atomic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atomic jabs at Mir's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atomic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Frank Mir's cut even more.
Atomic misses with a series of wild punches.
Mir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atomic throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Atomic catches Mir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mir moves away from the strike by Atomic.
Atomic throws a shot from downtown. Mir moves away and avoids it.
Atomic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atomic.
Mir looks to land a right hand but Atomic moved out of range.
Mir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Frank Mir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Atomic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Atomic misses
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomic gets back to full guard.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Frank Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Atomic controlling the position.
Mir won't allow Atomic to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is pushing down on Atomic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atomic is fighting to maintain full guard but Mir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atomic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atomic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mir passes Atomic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four 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.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Atomic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Atomic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Atomic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Atomic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mir to his feet.
Tom Atomic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Atomic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atomic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Atomic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian's entrance music is Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. A fine choice. Khalidov has chosen Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown as his entrance music. 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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kermodian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khalidov checks a low kick from Kermodian.
Khalidov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kermodian's sensitive parts.
Khalidov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kermodian throws a wild body kick that Khalidov sees coming a mile off.
Kermodian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khalidov as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Khalidov.
Kermodian throws a leg kick
and Khalidov counters with a stiff right hand.
Khalidov scores with a leg kick.
Kermodian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kermodian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kermodian somewhat.
Kermodian throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Khalidov counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermodian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khalidov.
Kermodian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kermodian throws a leg kick but Khalidov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Kermodian
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov lands a big head kick that sends Kermodian tumbling to the mat! Khalidov takes a step backwards and waves Kermodian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kermodian is rocked!
Khalidov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Kermodian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kermodian is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Khalidov.
Kermodian is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Khalidov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kermodian crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kermodian's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Khalidov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chipped Shoulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Spite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoulder comes to the cage accompanied by Call On Me - Eric Pyrdz. Spite is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nelly - "Here Comes The Boom". Chipped Shoulder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 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
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chipped Shoulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Spite!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoulder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spite's sensitive parts.
Shoulder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shoulder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee warns Spite that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spite avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shoulder.
Shoulder landing punches.
Shoulder throws some wild stikes that Spite manages to avoid easily.
Shoulder looking to finish Spite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spite!
Spite's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Spite working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Shoulder there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shoulder looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Spite covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chipped Shoulder!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoper Midura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollywood comes to the cage accompanied by Deadbolt. David Hollywood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christoper Midura!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Midura.
Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Midura.
Hollywood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Midura will feel that in the morning.
Hollywood throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Midura misses.
Midura misses with an uppercut. Hollywood saw that one coming.
Midura throws a head kick that misses.
Midura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hollywood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midura throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midura moves away.
Christoper Midura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midura misses the body punch
and Hollywood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Midura.
Hollywood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Midura taking a breather.
Hollywood scores with a shoulder strike.
Midura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Midura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Midura misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollywood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Midura wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollywood won't allow it.
Hollywood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Midura looks gassed!
Midura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Midura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Hollywood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.
Hollywood lands a body shot.
Hollywood is pushing Midura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hollywood digs a right hand underneath Midura's ribcage. Midura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hollywood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hollywood digs a right hand into Midura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Midura's gas tank.
Hollywood is leaning against Midura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hollywood scores with a shoulder strike.
Hollywood lands a shoulder strike.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hollywood lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.
Midura is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Hollywood.
Midura is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollywood finish him?
Hollywood dips a shoulder and cracks Midura with a mighty uppercut! Midura falls back against the cage and Hollywood unloads with a barrage of strikes! Midura is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hollywood screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hollywood!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by Decisive Battle. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starship Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain misses with a straight right.
Pain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carwin throws a right hand that Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Pain also avoids with ease.
Carwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carwin slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carwin.
Carwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain misses with an uppercut. Carwin saw that one coming.
Carwin throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin swings for the body but Pain moves out of range.
Carwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pain.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Pain misses with a looping left.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carwin.
Pain throws a series of punches but Carwin avoids them all with ease.
Carwin slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain throws a body punch but Carwin moves out of range.
Pain throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
Carwin misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pain tests Carwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carwin swinging wildly here.
Pain swings for the body but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Pain misses.
Pain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Pain misses with a body punch
so Carwin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Carwin throws a strike but Pain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Carwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Carwin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carwin trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pain falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Carwin counter with a right hand.
Carwin blocks a jab.
Pain slips a jab from Carwin.
Carwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pain connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Pain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Carwin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pain throws a series of punches but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Starship Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carwin connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Carwin throws the left hand but Pain avoids the punch easily.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Pain's shoulder, as Pain tries to avoid the shot.
Pain slips a straight right by Carwin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pain.
Pain throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carwin looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.
Pain slips under a jab from Carwin.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carwin defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Carwin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pain throws a big shot that misses.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
Carwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carwin looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.
Pain lands with a straight right. Carwin didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Pain misses.
Carwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carwin scores with a nice strike.
Carwin throws a head kick that misses.
Pain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carwin.
Good standup being displayed there by Carwin as he connects with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carwin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pain slips a jab from Carwin.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carwin misses with a hook. Pain ducked under it nicely.
Carwin moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shane Carwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pain throws a shot to the body.
Pain throws a jab but it's blocked by Carwin.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carwin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pain, as that shot connected.
A shot to the body from Carwin misses
and Pain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Carwin misses
and Pain counters with a takedown into side control.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Carwin controls the position for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain grinds an elbow into Carwin's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Carwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Carwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Pain.
Pain loads up on a big right hand but Carwin slips the punch.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carwin.
A telegraphed right hand from Pain misses the target.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carwin misses with a combination
and Pain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pain takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Pain scores with a hook.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pain misses with a looping right.
Carwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pain.
Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
Pain slips a straight right by Carwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pain counters with a series of strikes. Carwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carwin moves away from the strike by Pain.
Carwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pain is fending him off so far but Carwin persists. Nope, Pain circles away and we're back to standing.
Pain misses with a body punch
and Carwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carwin.
Pain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pain avoids the body shot from Carwin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Carwin misses.
Carwin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pain counters with a stiff right hand.
Carwin misses with a kick to the body.
Pain lands with a good body shot.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Carwin moved out of range nicely.
Pain throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
Carwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Pain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pain throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a straight right hand.
Carwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pain's head.
Carwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Carwin.
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starship Pain clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
Pain throws a series of punches but Carwin avoids them all with ease.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin slips under a jab from Pain.
Good standup being displayed there by Carwin as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Carwin.
Pain slips under a jab from Carwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pain as he avoids it easily.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carwin.
Pain throws a jab but it's blocked by Carwin.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain stalks Carwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carwin's face. Carwin staggers backwards, shaken.
Carwin cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pain circles away.
Pain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Carwin misses with a shot to the body
and Pain counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Pain misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain throws a jab when Carwin was well out of range.
Carwin loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
Pain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pain slaps away a takedown attempt from Carwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Starship Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Carwin.
Carwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pain.
Pain throws a series of punches but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pain digs a good hook to Carwin's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin avoids the body shot from Pain.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Carwin misses its intended target.
Carwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pain was well out of range. Poor timing from Carwin.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carwin.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pain circles away quickly and effectively.
Pain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Pain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwin swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pain misses with a jab to the body
and Carwin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carwin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Pain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Starship Pain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carwin throws a combination that misses
and Pain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pain lands a really nice looking cross but Carwin seems unphased.
A slow jab from Carwin misses its intended target.
Carwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pain.
Pain slips a straight right by Carwin.
Carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pain counters with a nice body shot.
Carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Pain misses
and Carwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pain throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range.
Pain misses with a hook. Carwin ducked under it nicely.
Carwin takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carwin avoids the body shot from Pain.
A telegraphed right hand from Carwin misses the target.
Pain cracks Carwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pain misses the jab.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain misses the body punch
enabling Carwin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.
Carwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carwin misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Pain lands.
Carwin takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain scores with a punch to the head.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carwin.
Carwin misses with a hook.
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Pain's shoulder, as Pain tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carwin misses the jab.
Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carwin defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pain.
Carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pain misses.
That's four 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.
Carwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pain. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carwin momentarily.
Carwin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin is trying to control. Pain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Starship Pain.
I think Pain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Starship Pain!
Starship Pain retains his heavyweight title!
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