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HFC 9: Lake vs Dutoit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cian MccGilroy (ranked 6253 p4p, 6127 weight class) and Hakal Wasli (ranked 622 p4p, 613 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cian MccGilroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakal Wasli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MccGilroy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MccGilroy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MccGilroy fails with the takedown
and Wasli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MccGilroy!
Wasli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wasli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MccGilroy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasli tries to advance to mount but can't.
MccGilroy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasli's best efforts.
MccGilroy wants to control but Wasli is keeping busy.
MccGilroy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MccGilroy.
Wasli looking to pass the guard.
Wasli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasli controlling from the top position.
MccGilroy has his foot on Wasli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasli works his way back into a safe position though.
MccGilroy looking for a guillotine here but Wasli defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasli controls from within his opponent's guard.
MccGilroy looking for a guillotine here but Wasli defends easily.
Wasli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasli drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasli wants to stand but MccGilroy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wasli has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing MccGilroy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wasli is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - MccGilroy pulls down on the head and he's put Wasli to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cian MccGilroy!
Cian MccGilroy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diarmuid Murphy (ranked 5661 p4p, 5976 weight class) and Peter Tham (ranked 524 p4p, 535 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diarmuid Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Tham!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy shoots in but Tham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tham catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Tham's guard.
Tham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tham has managed to clinch.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tham pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diarmuid Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tham sprawls well. Tham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tham drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tham is defending well.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Tham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tham scores with a punch to the head.
Tham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Tham closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Tham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tham instigates a clinch.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tham stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Tham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tham gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Tham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tham prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Tham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tham prevents it.
Tham struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Tham lands with a light punch inside.
Tham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tham darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Tham lands with a light punch inside.
Tham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tham clinches.
Tham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Tham.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Tham manages to get underhooks.
Tham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Tham tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tham is working Murphy over against the cage.
Tham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tham.
Tham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tham drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Tham is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tham slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tham works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Tham.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Tham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Tham lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tham.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tham.
Tham clinches.
Tham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tham forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Tham is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Tham into the cage.
Tham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
Tham misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Tham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tham prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diarmuid Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Tham.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tham after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy has Tham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tham lands with a right to the head.
Tham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tham works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Tham struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Tham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tham darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Tham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tham digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tham tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Tham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tham has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Tham.
Murphy is working for takedown but Tham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tham darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Peter Tham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Tham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Tham - that landed with a thud.
Tham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tham clinches.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Tham.
Tham lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tham.
Tham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tham jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Tham pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tham looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Tham scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Tham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tham swivels and escapes.
Tham scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Tham.
Peter Tham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tham connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Tham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tham moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy is trying to drag Tham to the mat but Tham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tham as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tham after a bit of a struggle.
Tham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tham darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Tham gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tham.
Tham throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Tham counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Tham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tham forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Tham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is trying to drag Tham to the mat but Tham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diarmuid Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tham does it's job there.
Tham cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tham gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tham breaks the clinch.
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tham to the ground. Murphy is now in Tham's guard.
Murphy trying to control but Tham is working from the bottom.
Tham pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy has gone for a leg lock! Tham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murphy's guard.
Tham looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy controls Tham momentarily but Tham frees himself.
Tham working some strikes from top position.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tham defends it easily.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tham defends it easily.
Tham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Tham pushes his legs off easily.
Tham lands a couple of digs.
Murphy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tham is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Murphy.
Diarmuid Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tham working the head with strikes.
Murphy wants to control but Tham postures up.
Tham is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tham working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peter Tham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy is looking for a triangle here but Tham uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diarmuid Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Tham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tham 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Tham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rousey (ranked 6162 p4p, 5210 weight class) and Paddy Sly (ranked 614 p4p, 570 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Sly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey shoots for a takedown but Sly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sly forces Rousey back against the cage and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sly presses Rousey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sly lands with a light punch inside.
Sly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sly moves into the clinch successfully.
Sly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rousey being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Sly.
Sly lands with a left to the head.
Sly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sly throws a jab when Rousey was well out of range.
It looked like Rousey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey misses with a kick to the body.
Sly throws a looping overhand right but Rousey ducks down to avoid it.
Rousey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sly has managed to clinch.
Sly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rousey's elbow.
Rousey blocks a body shot from Sly.
Sly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rousey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rousey is breathing heavily.
Sly breaks the clinch.
Paddy Sly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rousey slips a straight right by Sly.
Rousey tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sly to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sly moves into the clinch.
Sly breaks from the clinch.
Paddy Sly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sly gets a clinch.
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!
Rousey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rousey walks into a straight right hand from Sly.
Sly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rousey's head backwards.
Rousey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 Rousey is rocked!
Rousey gets tackled into the cage by Sly. Sly maintains the clinch.
Oh Rousey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sly creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rousey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rousey drops to his knees and Sly pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Sly!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gen Block (ranked 4954 p4p, 5828 weight class) and Goren Andarys (ranked 218 p4p, 237 weight class). Andarys has chosen Why Won't He Break as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Goren Andarys told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gen Block!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goren Andarys!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Block missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys scores with a leg kick.
Andarys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Block.
Block avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andarys 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.
Block stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andarys.
The fighters circling - Andarys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Block drives through and clinches with Andarys against the cage.
Andarys swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys swings wildly with an uppercut but Block uses good head movement to avoid it.
Block escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Block takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Andarys is predictable there
and Block counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block looks to score with a jab to the body but Andarys is just out of range.
Andarys gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Block counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
Goren Andarys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Block moves out of range easily.
Block checks a leg kick.
Andarys keeps the fight on the outside.
Block uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andarys.
Andarys fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Block is out of range.
Block misses with a looping right.
Block throws a right hand that misses
and Andarys counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andarys.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys lands a nice leg kick that just misses Block's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick from Andarys, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andarys with a nice calf kick.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Andarys lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andarys turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Block just misses with a punch to the body.
Andarys scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Block.
Andarys throws a wild body kick that Block sees coming a mile off.
Andarys loads up on a big right hand but Block slips the punch.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Block attempts a counter takedown but Andarys avoids it well and moves away.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andarys displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Block throws out the jab.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Block throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andarys was covering up waiting for the punch and Block finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Block working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andarys's head.
Block has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andarys throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Block throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andarys works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Block forces his way into half guard.
Block works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Block is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andarys knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andarys is trying to improve his position.
Andarys on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Block working the head and body with strikes.
Andarys felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Block goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andarys rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Block's guard! Nice work there by Andarys!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Block is on top in guard.
Block slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gen Block will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andarys keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Block misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andarys.
Block is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andarys throws a hook but Block blocks it.
Andarys scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andarys 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 Block has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Block and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andarys defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Block.
Andarys throws a fast counter high kick but Block manages to duck under it in time.
Block fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block misses with a takedown
and Andarys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gen Block. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andarys moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Block appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andarys lands a high kick!
Goren Andarys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Block.
Andarys lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Block throws a shot from downtown. Andarys moves away and avoids it.
Block waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andarys.
Andarys takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Block avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Andarys tries to land a front kick but Block steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Block tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Block is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Block half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andarys thumps Block with a low kick.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Block is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Block is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Andarys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Block. Those never looked like landing.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Block throws a big counter combination but Andarys scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Block chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Goren Andarys seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Block blocks a leg kick.
Block wants to clinch.
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!
Block misses with a hook.
Block scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andarys with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Andarys.
Andarys looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Block rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andarys moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block 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.
Andarys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Block. That did some damage!
Andarys throws a chopping leg kick but Block manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Block was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andarys throws a shot from downtown. Block moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Block checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andarys throws a leg kick
and Block counters with a straight right hand.
Block swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Block throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andarys has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andarys stuffs the takedown.
Andarys lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Block scores with the left hand. Andarys knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andarys looks for the body kick but Block saw that one coming.
Block changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Block shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andarys's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andarys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Block working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Block stands and throws Andarys's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Block wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andarys, who protects the arm well.
Block throws an elbow but Andarys slips to the side and avoids it well.
Block is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andarys has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Goren Andarys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andarys goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Block fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andarys just manages to avoid it.
Block throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andarys tries a low kick but Block avoids it.
Andarys throws a looping overhand right but Block ducks down to avoid it.
Block shoots for a double leg takedown but Andarys sprawls well. He's pushed Block's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andarys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block misses with a hook.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick
and Block counters with a nice uppercut.
Block throws a lazy right hand but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andarys loads up on a big right hand but Block slips the punch.
Block went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andarys.
Andarys throws a body kick that misses.
Block blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys is looking to land body kicks.
Block attempts a counter takedown but Andarys avoids it well and moves away.
Block staying out of range there.
Block appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Block throws a body shot but no joy.
Andarys throws a lazy right hand but Block sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Block misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Block throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Block on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Andarys lands an impressive looking overhand right. Block doesn't seem phased though.
Andarys fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andarys looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Block scores with a hook to the body. Andarys takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Block takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Andarys slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Block keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andarys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andarys scores with a crisp jab that stopped Block in his tracks.
Block checks a leg kick.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Block drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andarys sprawls and moves away.
Block blocks a low kick nicely.
Block misses with a takedown
and Andarys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andarys swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Block.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block looks to throw the jab but Andarys is out of range.
Block blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Block.
Andarys throws a hook but Block blocks it.
Block pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Block blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andarys. That's going to slow Block down.
Andarys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Andarys.
Andarys misses with a leg kick
and Block counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Block landing with the ground and pound.
Block stands up over Andarys, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Block drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andarys manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Block has Andarys in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Block looking to control.
Gen Block overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Block is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andarys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Block swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Block working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andarys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andarys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goren Andarys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andarys has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goren Andarys!
A very excited looking Goren Andarys 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Robinson (ranked 4918 p4p, 5840 weight class) and Kristoffer Rud (ranked 531 p4p, 568 weight class). Robinson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ini Kamoze- Here Comes the Hotstepper. Rud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bat Country. Kristoffer Rud will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kristoffer Rud!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rud.
Rud fails with the takedown.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rud to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rud trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Rud tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Rud prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Rud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rud stops Robinson from standing up.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rud manages to pass to side control.
Rud seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Robinson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kristoffer Rud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Hoon (ranked 6107 p4p, 5191 weight class) and Tommy McCork (ranked 571 p4p, 539 weight class). McCork is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers. Tommy McCork told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shannon Hoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy McCork!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoon fails with the takedown
letting McCork counter with a right hand.
Hoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCork is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy body kick from Hoon
and McCork counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCork manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCork holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoon distracts McCork with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCork wants to get back to his feet but Hoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoon won't allow McCork to sweep him here.
Hoon tries to stand but McCork is controlling from the bottom.
Hoon wants to pass the guard but McCork is keeping the position.
Hoon trying to control but McCork is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCork can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCork's guard.
McCork has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Hoon won't allow McCork to sweep him here.
McCork seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCork counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoon!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Hoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoon tries to buck McCork off but McCork is having none of it.
McCork lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoon down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork scoring with punches and elbows.
McCork working away.
McCork controls the position.
McCork trying to control the position but Hoon is working away.
McCork slows the pace down.
Hoon is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCork connects with a decent elbow.
Hoon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCork working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from McCork.
Hoon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCork landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoon is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoon is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from McCork there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCork scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCork not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCork dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCork connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoon's hands.
McCork displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoon throws out the jab.
McCork drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoon defends it well.
Hoon looks to clinch
and McCork counters with a single leg into guard. Hoon didn't expect that.
Hoon has his feet on McCork's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hoon shoots and misses
and McCork counters with a left and a right that stings Hoon.
Hoon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCork dips to his left and cracks Hoon with an uppercut!
Oh Hoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoon dives in and grabs McCork's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCork pushes down on Hoon's head and hops out.
McCork with the counter takedown but Hoon avoids it easily.
McCork is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCork as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Hoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCork is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hoon flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hoon is out cold! McCork holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy McCork!
Tommy McCork spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parr (ranked 5545 p4p, 4796 weight class) and Logan Lambert (ranked 231 p4p, 215 weight class). Lambert has chosen Logan Lambert as his entrance music. Logan Lambert has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Parr's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Parr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert lands with a shot to the body.
Parr fails with a takedown attempt.
Parr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lambert thuds a left hand into Parr's body.
Lambert works Parr's body with a nice hook.
Parr is breathing heavily.
Lambert scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert cracks Parr with a good jab.
Lambert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parr rather than just go for the knockout.
Lambert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert lands with a nice body punch.
Jack Parr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lambert lands a slapping body shot.
Parr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parr tries to keep at a distance but Lambert has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lambert tries to break free but Parr pushes him back against the cage.
Parr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lambert breaks from the clinch.
Lambert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parr under the eye.
Parr is rocked!
Lambert throws an uppercut from hell that sends Parr clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lambert stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Lambert!
Logan Lambert really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Natural Order logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malgud Khavedalov (ranked 5399 p4p, 5084 weight class) and Buff MacDuff (ranked 549 p4p, 537 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malgud Khavedalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buff MacDuff!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khavedalov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacDuff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khavedalov dives into side control.
Khavedalov is staying tight to MacDuff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Khavedalov moves into full mount!
Khavedalov controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavedalov working for a submission but MacDuff is keeping him at bay.
Khavedalov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Khavedalov controlling from the full mount.
Khavedalov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacDuff wants to get back to his feet.
Khavedalov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff is trying to stand but he's just given Khavedalov his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavedalov lands a shot to the head.
Khavedalov biding his time, controlling MacDuff.
Khavedalov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. MacDuff is defending well but eventually Khavedalov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! MacDuff has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malgud Khavedalov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mysterio (ranked 5589 p4p, 4091 weight class) and Olivier Aphone (ranked 550 p4p, 482 weight class). Mysterio comes to the cage accompanied by Booyaka 619. Aphone has chosen Enjoy the silence as his entrance music. Rey Mysterio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Mysterio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Aphone!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aphone shoots in and bounces Mysterio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mysterio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aphone content to stall in guard here.
Mysterio keeping full guard, as Aphone tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mysterio being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No joy there for Aphone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aphone misses with the combination.
Mysterio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aphone misses the shot to the body.
Aphone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mysterio under the eye.
Mysterio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aphone's head.
 It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut.
Mysterio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aphone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mysterio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aphone swivels and escapes.
Aphone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olivier Aphone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mysterio tries to clinch but Aphone is having none of it.
Mysterio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aphone as he jumps to the side.
Aphone misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aphone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aphone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mysterio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aphone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aphone fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aphone lands a nice looking body shot.
Mysterio wants to clinch up but Aphone keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Mysterio with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Mysterio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mysterio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aphone looks to land a combination but Mysterio avoids it well.
Aphone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mysterio eats them both and turns towards Aphone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mysterio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aphone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aphone showed some decent athleticism there.
Mysterio tries to roll over but Aphone keeps him under control.
Mysterio is looking to control Aphone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mysterio avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphone wants to stand up but Mysterio is controlling the position.
Aphone wants to pass the guard but Mysterio is defending well.
Aphone prevents Mysterio from standing back up.
Aphone slows the pace down in half guard.
Aphone thows a huge punch but Mysterio dodges it nicely.
Mysterio is looking for a sweep. Aphone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aphone is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mysterio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aphone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mysterio tries to get to full guard but Aphone has control of the leg.
Aphone tries to stand and escape but Mysterio is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mysterio wants to get back to full guard.
Aphone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aphone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mysterio lands with a straight right. Aphone didn't see that one coming.
Aphone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mysterio backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Aphone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Aphone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Aphone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mysterio shoots in for a takedown but Aphone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aphone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mysterio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aphone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mysterio was well out of range. Poor timing from Aphone.
Aphone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aphone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mysterio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mysterio throws a right hand that Aphone ducks under and follows up with a left that Aphone also avoids with ease.
Olivier Aphone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mysterio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aphone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Mysterio dives in and grabs Aphone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aphone pushes down on Mysterio's head and hops out.
Aphone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mysterio tries to clinch but Aphone is having none of it.
Mysterio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mysterio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mysterio shoots for a double leg takedown but Aphone sprawls well. He's pushed Mysterio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aphone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Mysterio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aphone throws a series of punches but Mysterio avoids them all with ease.
Mysterio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aphone lunges at Mysterio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mysterio's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio tries to close the distance and clinch but Aphone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aphone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mysterio's head backwards.
Mysterio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aphone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rey Mysterio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mysterio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aphone misses with a double jab.
Aphone throws a nice looking combination but Mysterio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aphone throws a series of punches but Mysterio moves out of range.
Mysterio shoots for a double leg takedown but Aphone sprawls well. He's pushed Mysterio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aphone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aphone throws a right hand that Mysterio ducks under and follows up with a left that Mysterio also avoids with ease.
Aphone misses with a series of wild punches.
Aphone misses with the combination.
Aphone scores with a hook to the body. Mysterio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Aphone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aphone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mysterio rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aphone lands with a nice body punch.
Mysterio moves away from the strike by Aphone.
Aphone misses with a wild body shot.
Mysterio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mysterio tries to clinch but Aphone moves out of range.
Mysterio shoots in for a takedown but Aphone shows good takedown defense.
Mysterio tries to clinch but Aphone moves out of range.
Aphone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mysterio throws a series of punches but Aphone avoids them all with ease.
Aphone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aphone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mysterio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mysterio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mysterio wants to clinch.
Aphone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphone throws a nice looking combination but Mysterio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mysterio tries to clinch but Aphone is having none of it.
Mysterio tries to close the distance and clinch but Aphone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aphone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aphone scores with a hook to the body. Mysterio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mysterio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mysterio with a body shot.
Aphone punishes Mysterio's body with a nice straight punch.
Mysterio pushes Aphone up against the cage in a clinch.
Aphone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mysterio can't fight it off and eventually Aphone manages to take the fight to the floor. Mysterio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aphone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mysterio's guard.
Aphone gets to his feet. Mysterio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio tries to clinch up.
Aphone connects with a jab.
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!
Mysterio tries to clinch up.
Aphone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aphone lands with a nice combination. Mysterio backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Rey Mysterio has been cut.
Mysterio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aphone.
Mysterio throws a head kick that misses.
Mysterio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mysterio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aphone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mysterio shoots in but no luck this time.
Mysterio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aphone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aphone works over Mysterio's head and body with a nice combination.
Aphone drives through with a takedown into Mysterio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Aphone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aphone works over Mysterio's head and body with a nice combination.
Mysterio pushes Aphone up against the cage in a clinch.
Mysterio working Aphone over with knees to the body.
Aphone has clasped his hands together around Mysterio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aphone throws an elbow but Mysterio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mysterio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mysterio is trying to maintain the position but Aphone is very close to passing his half guard.
Aphone works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aphone controlling from mount.
Mysterio is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aphone.
Aphone unloads with some shots from mount but Mysterio bucks and avoids them well.
Mysterio suckers Aphone into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Mysterio is now in Aphone's guard!
Aphone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aphone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aphone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mysterio is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mysterio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mysterio throws a big elbow that misses.
Aphone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mysterio is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aphone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mysterio's elbow.
Aphone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aphone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aphone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aphone wants to stand but Mysterio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aphone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aphone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mysterio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aphone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mysterio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mysterio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aphone's waist but Aphone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mysterio off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mysterio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Aphone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aphone misses with a few strikes there.
Aphone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mysterio. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Aphone connects with a looping right hand.
Aphone lands a nice looking body shot.
Mysterio slips a jab and a cross from Aphone.
Mysterio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Mysterio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mysterio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aphone throws a nice looking combination but Mysterio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Aphone.
Mysterio rushes Aphone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aphone wants to break free but Mysterio has control.
Rey Mysterio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aphone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mysterio trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aphone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aphone is looking to work some ground and pound but Mysterio has wrist control.
Aphone advances to half guard.
Olivier Aphone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aphone controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Aphone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aphone 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Aphone!
Olivier Aphone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Rey Mysterio had this to say: 'I can't believe I lost. I hope it won't happen again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lake (ranked 3229 p4p, 4177 weight class) and Barthelemy Du Toit (ranked 410 p4p, 508 weight class). Barthelemy Du Toit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cody Lake's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barthelemy Du Toit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Toit throws a low kick, looking for Lake's leg but Lake calmly moves out of range.
Lake walks into a left hand.
Lake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lake pushes Du Toit up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Toit trying to control the position but instead, Lake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Du Toit into the cage.
Lake lands an elbow inside that Du Toit shrugs off.
Lake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Du Toit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lake drives through and clinches with Du Toit against the cage.
Lake manages to break the clinch.
Lake moves into range and clinches up with Du Toit.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Du Toit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Du Toit scores with a jab to the body.
Lake darts in and clinches Du Toit up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Toit can't find room to land a body shot as Lake controls the action.
Du Toit is trying to break the clinch but Lake is controlling him.
Lake prevents Du Toit from breaking the clinch.
Du Toit tries to break the clinch but Lake is controlling the position.
Lake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Du Toit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Du Toit manages to break the clinch.
Lake walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lake is stalling here.
Lake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Du Toit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lake prevents a body shot from Du Toit.
Lake lands an elbow inside that Du Toit shrugs off.
Du Toit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lake throws a wild body kick that Du Toit sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake clinches up against the cage.
Du Toit misses with a body punch.
Lake tries a body shot but Du Toit blocks it.
Du Toit slowing the pace effectively.
Lake works on Du Toit's body with a couple of short punches.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lake instigates a clinch.
Lake lands a hook that snaps the head of Du Toit backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Du Toit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lake blocks a body shot from Du Toit.
Du Toit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Du Toit is trying to break the clinch but Lake is controlling him.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake lands a jab to the nose.
Lake rushes Du Toit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Du Toit looking to slow down the pace here.
Du Toit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Du Toit stalls.
Du Toit has a couple of punches blocked by Lake.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Du Toit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lake has Du Toit pressed against the cage, preventing Du Toit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Du Toit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lake is keeping busy.
Lake wants to stall.
Du Toit misses with a body punch.
Du Toit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit lands a slapping body shot.
Du Toit tries to clinch up but Lake circles away and keeps his distance.
Du Toit cracks Lake with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Du Toit. Beautiful body shot.
Lake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Du Toit lands with a shot to the body.
Lake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Du Toit. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Toit cracks Lake with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Du Toit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lake to stand back up!
Lake is rocked!
Lake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Du Toit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Lake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lake closes the distance and pushes Du Toit back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Toit is trying to force a seperation but Lake has the dominant position.
Lake seems to have got his legs back now.
Du Toit is trying to break free.
Du Toit dodges an elbow strike from Lake.
Du Toit misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Lake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Du Toit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Du Toit throws a lazy uppercut
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Du Toit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lake sprawling to the canvas! Lake rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Du Toit finish him?!
Du Toit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Du Toit drops Lake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lake looks back up at him and smiles so Du Toit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lake connects with a nice looking jab.
Lake checks a leg kick nicely.
Lake has managed to clinch.
Du Toit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barthelemy Du Toit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake clinches.
Du Toit just leaning against Lake, taking a breather.
Lake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Du Toit up against the cage.
Lake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Toit prevents a body shot from Lake.
A head punch on the inside from Du Toit fails to land.
Du Toit tries to stall but Lake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lake pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Du Toit fails to land.
Du Toit is trying to stall.
Du Toit has had enough of the clinch but Lake keeps him there for the moment.
Lake wants to stall.
Lake wants to stall.
Du Toit breaks the clinch.
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
Lake just leaning against Du Toit, taking a breather.
Lake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Du Toit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Du Toit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lake doesn't seem phased though.
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
Lake keeps control of Du Toit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Lake.
Du Toit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Du Toit manages to break the clinch.
Du Toit misses with a hook.
Lake moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Du Toit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Du Toit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lake breaks the clinch.
Lake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Du Toit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lake at a distance.
Lake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lake pushes Du Toit up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake is trying to maintain a safe position but Du Toit gets an underhook and turns Lake into the cage.
Du Toit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake misses with an uppercut.
Du Toit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Du Toit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Du Toit rushes Lake and presses him up against the cage.
Lake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Toit, pushing him back against the cage.
Du Toit is looking to break free of the clinch but Lake has double underhooks.
Lake stalling in the clinch.
Du Toit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barthelemy Du Toit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Du Toit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lake.
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
Lake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Du Toit is trying to break free.
Lake prevents Du Toit from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Du Toit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Lake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Toit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Du Toit tries to break the clinch but Lake is controlling the position.
Cody Lake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Du Toit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Du Toit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lake.
Lake pushes Du Toit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Du Toit blocks a body shot from Lake.
Du Toit is trying to break the clinch but Lake has him pressed against the cage.
Du Toit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lake lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Barthelemy Du Toit has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Toit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lake drives through and clinches with Du Toit against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lake as Du Toit tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barthelemy Du Toit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barthelemy Du Toit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Du Toit lands a nice hook to Lake's body. Lake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Du Toit tries to clinch but Lake moves out of range.
Lake moves into the clinch.
Lake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lake lands a nice uppercut.
Du Toit tries a body shot but Lake blocks it.
Du Toit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Toit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Du Toit tests Lake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lake darts in and clinches Du Toit up against the cage.
Du Toit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Du Toit has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Toit being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lake.
Lake digs a right hand underneath Du Toit's ribcage. Du Toit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lake breaks the clinch.
Lake has Du Toit up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Toit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake lands with a hook. Du Toit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lake swinging wildly here.
Lake scores with a jab to the head.
Lake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Du Toit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lake finds it's way through Du Toit's defenses.
Lake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Toit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Du Toit misses with a double jab.
Du Toit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Du Toit tries to work over Lake's front leg with a kick but Lake checks it.
Du Toit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Du Toit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lake manages to avoid it.
Du Toit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lake.
Cody Lake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Du Toit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lake.
Lake drives through and clinches with Du Toit against the cage.
Lake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Toit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Du Toit checks a low kick from Lake.
Lake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Du Toit misses with a looping right.
Du Toit clobbers Lake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lake closes the distance and pushes Du Toit back into the cage.
Du Toit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lake backwards.
Lake prevents Du Toit from breaking the clinch.
Du Toit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lake lands with a right to the head.
Du Toit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Toit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Du Toit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lake moves away.
Lake gets a clinch.
Du Toit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Toit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Du Toit is trying to maintain a safe position but Lake gets an underhook and turns Du Toit into the cage.
Du Toit tries to work over Lake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Du Toit's defenses.
Come on Lake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Toit blocking some punches.
Lake cracks Du Toit with a nice body shot.
Lake breaks the clinch.
Lake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Toit, pushing him back against the cage.
Lake lands an elbow that stopped Du Toit in his tracks for a moment.
Du Toit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Du Toit throws a body shot but no joy.
Lake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lake instigates a clinch.
Du Toit breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Lake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Lake!
Cody Lake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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