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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Apolo (ranked 1712 p4p, 2304 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 211 p4p, 270 weight class). Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Apolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergusson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apolo.
Apolo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Apolo looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Apolo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Fergusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson slips a jab from Apolo.
Apolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apolo scores with a punch to the head.
Fergusson lands a really nice looking cross but Apolo seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Apolo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fergusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apolo throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Apolo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergusson digs a good hook to Apolo's body.
Fergusson lands a nice shot to the body.
Apolo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apolo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fergusson under the eye.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Apolo throws a right and a left that Fergusson avoids nicely.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Apolo throws a right hand that misses
and Fergusson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Fergusson.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fergusson connects with an inside leg kick.
Apolo loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apolo swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fergusson 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.
Fergusson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick.
Fergusson moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Apolo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Fergusson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apolo misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Fergusson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fergusson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Apolo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Fergusson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apolo feints a jab promting Fergusson to slip. Apolo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fergusson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fergusson tests Apolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apolo misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fergusson. That's going to slow Apolo down.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Apolo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Fergusson moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Apolo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Apolo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolo throws a right hand that Fergusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergusson also avoids with ease.
Apolo misses with a jab to the body
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Apolo is rocked!
Apolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apolo throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Fergusson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Apolo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Apolo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apolo takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolo throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Apolo's shoulder, as Apolo tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fergusson lands a big uppercut and Apolo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Apolo looks OK. Fergusson waves Apolo back to his feet!
Oh Apolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fergusson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Apolo out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Fergusson!
Shane Fergusson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Johnson (ranked 1450 p4p, 1600 weight class) and Levon Charleston (ranked 177 p4p, 200 weight class). Marcus Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Levon Charleston!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charleston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charleston misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charleston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charleston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Charleston's defenses.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.
Charleston sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charleston.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Charleston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Charleston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Charleston.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Charleston slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charleston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Charleston misses with a hook
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Charleston.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Charleston misses.
Charleston looks to throw a body kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Charleston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Charleston misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Charleston looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charleston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Charleston throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Charleston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charleston.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Charleston throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Charleston's ribs.
Charleston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Charleston misses with a right hand
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Charleston is rocked!
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charleston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charleston is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Charleston misses with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Charleston misses with an uppercut.
Charleston seems to have recovered his senses.
Charleston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Charleston.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Charleston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Charleston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charleston connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Charleston misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Charleston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Charleston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Charleston feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charleston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston misses with a looping right.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charleston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston misses with a straight left.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Charleston throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Charleston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson defending well as Charleston loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp right that sends Charleston to the canvas! Johnson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Coles (ranked 1171 p4p, 1454 weight class) and Grant Hyde (ranked 143 p4p, 178 weight class). Coles's entrance music is HonestKey- Pass. A fine choice. Hyde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darkside-Neoni. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Coles. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coles slips under a jab from Hyde.
Coles closes the distance and pushes Hyde back into the cage.
Coles pushes Hyde back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coles has a couple of punches blocked by Hyde.
A shot in the inside from Coles.
Hyde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Hyde is predictable there
and Coles counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyde scores with a body shot.
Hyde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Coles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hyde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coles loads up on a big right hand but Hyde slips the punch.
Coles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyde loads up on a big right hand but Coles slips the punch.
Hyde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coles is out of range.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyde is looking to slow Coles down with leg kicks.
Coles moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyde clobbers Coles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coles in his tracks.
Coles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hyde at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coles. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hyde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coles.
Coles cracks Hyde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coles throws a lazy uppercut
and Hyde counters with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyde 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 Coles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hyde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Coles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Coles misses.
Hyde throws out a counter right but Coles avoids it with no problem.
Hyde keeps Coles at a distance using the push kick.
Coles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coles just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Hyde misses its intended target.
Hyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyde misses with a shot to the body
and Coles counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde misses the jab.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Coles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coles connects with a looping right hand.
Hyde takes one on the button.
Hyde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyde.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyde 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.
Coles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hyde throws a lazy uppercut
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Coles just misses with a punch to the body.
Coles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that 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!
Hyde throws the left hand but Coles avoids the punch easily.
Hyde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde walks into a left hand.
Hyde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coles in his tracks.
Hyde with the inside leg kick.
Coles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coles checks a low kick from Hyde.
Coles looks to land a combination but Hyde avoids it well.
Coles scores with a nice head shot.
Coles scores with a decent looking hook.
Hyde lands with a hook. Coles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phillip Coles's cut is getting worse.
Hyde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hyde connects with a right hand. Coles shakes it off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coles misses with a body shot.
Hyde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coles is rocked!
Hyde cracks Coles with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Coles falls to his knees and Hyde doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Hyde!
Grant Hyde took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Blue (ranked 778 p4p, 1330 weight class) and David Goldberg (ranked 93 p4p, 161 weight class). Blue comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- When I Wake Up. Lloyd Blue 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lloyd Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue lands with an overhand left.
Blue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg.
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blue's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goldberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue seems keen to control Goldberg's posture.
Blue utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Goldberg throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
It looked like Blue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goldberg.
Blue connects with a leg kick.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
Goldberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goldberg staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue throws a right hand that misses
and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown. Blue fights it but they end up in guard.
Blue is pulling down on Goldberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldberg, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldberg throws a strike but Blue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blue wants to get up but he can't break Goldberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue continues to stall.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blue's half guard.
Blue is holding on to half guard well.
Blue is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Blue gets back to full guard.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Blue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Blue!
Blue looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldberg is working Blue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Blue definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Goldberg postures up.
Blue is really struggling to control Goldberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blue is pulling down on Goldberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldberg, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blue misses with a wild body shot.
Blue tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Goldberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blue lands a jab.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg misses with a body shot
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blue cracks Goldberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue lands a nice looking body shot.
Goldberg goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Blue.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blue sprawls well. Blue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldberg fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
Lloyd Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goldberg moves out of range as Blue strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldberg fails with the takedown
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Blue is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a low kick but Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue scoring well with a low kick there.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Blue as Goldberg shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a body shot.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldberg.
Blue throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blue defends it well.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blue but Blue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldberg throws a hook but Blue blocks it.
Goldberg tries to keep at a distance but Blue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goldberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blue blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Goldberg managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blue throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blue.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blue can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a nice hook to Blue's body. Blue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blue.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
A cross from Blue lands.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue throws a jab when Goldberg was well out of range.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Blue misses
and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Blue didn't expect that.
Blue wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goldberg is now in half guard.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue controlling the position for now.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
That's six 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.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Goldberg misses with a looping left.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Blue gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure.
David Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Blue is controlling Goldberg's posture.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blue can pounce on him.
Blue connects with a leg kick.
Blue connects with an inside leg kick.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Blue.
Goldberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blue has one foot on Goldberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blue pinned against the cage. Blue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blue.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blue sneaks out the side door and pushes Goldberg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Blue lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldberg's head.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Blue gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Blue dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blue defending well as Goldberg loads up on a big left hand.
Blue throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Blue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldberg checks a leg kick.
Goldberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue tried to counter with a leg kick but Goldberg avoided it.
David Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Blue misses.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg takes a swing at Blue's ribcage but misses.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blue is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Blue controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Goldberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Blue is trying to stand.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Goldberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Blue is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blue tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
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.
Blue wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blue tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goldberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Blue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goldberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldberg tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue working to try and regain half guard.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blue looks a forlorn figure.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Goldberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blue turns into him and now he's in Goldberg's guard.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg is pulling down on Blue's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blue passes into half guard.
Blue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blue uses his free foot to push down on Goldberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goldberg.
Goldberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blue gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Goldberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldberg checks a low kick from Blue.
Blue is looking to clinch.
Goldberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Blue is pulling down on Goldberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldberg, at least for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Goldberg.
I think Blue 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Blue!
Our winner, Lloyd Blue, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur King (ranked 1659 p4p, 1293 weight class) and Dean Gaines (ranked 206 p4p, 158 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of , Dean Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaines.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Gaines does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaines! But no joy.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaines looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Gaines misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King preventing the sweep.
Gaines has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
Gaines keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gaines trying to control the position here.
King throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely.
Gaines is trying to control the position but King postures up.
Gaines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaines seems keen to control King's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaines is trying to keep King in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gaines enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gaines manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and King manages to pass to side control.
Gaines keeping control of the position.
King is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Gaines is defending well.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaines sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gaines is looking to improve his position.
King wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
King prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Gaines is trying to control but can't.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaines's head.
King trying to pass the guard but Gaines defending well.
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control. Gaines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gaines is positioning himself well to prevent King advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arthur King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King is looking to counter punch.
King scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gaines utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Gaines.
King prevents Gaines from getting back to his feet.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaines works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaines is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gaines utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaines controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A jab from King misses.
King misses with a hook. Gaines ducked under it nicely.
Gaines looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaines throws out a powerful jab.
Dean Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaines is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaines avoid being mounted?
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King thows a huge punch but Gaines dodges it nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gaines is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaines is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Gaines's temple.
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaines defends it well.
King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaines is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaines moves into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaines is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaines is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaines trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Gaines has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gaines gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows King to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gaines pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
King dives in and grabs Gaines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaines pushes down on King's head and hops out.
Gaines is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Gaines misses with a hook
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Gaines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to counter with a takedown but Gaines is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a hook to the side of Gaines's head but Gaines sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King slips under a jab from Gaines.
King drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gaines sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a right hand
and Gaines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaines misses with a looping right.
Gaines tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaines throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaines counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaines dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Gaines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King scores with a jab.
A jab from Gaines misses.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaines manages to avoid it.
King scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaines darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King drives through with a takedown into Gaines's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gaines manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaines can do to turn this around?
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaines pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaines is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaines down to the mat. Gaines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gaines misses with a body shot.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Dean Gaines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaines misses with an uppercut.
Gaines lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the body shot from Gaines.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaines.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gaines manages to escape and get back to his feet.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaines as he avoids it easily.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaines counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Gaines. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaines.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King shoots for a takedown but Gaines saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaines manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Gaines releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Nice takedown defense from Gaines. No joy for King on that attempt.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Gaines slips a jab from King.
A jab from Gaines misses.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaines is just out of range.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Gaines.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a right hand
and Gaines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaines scores with a jab to the jaw.
King misses with a looping right.
Gaines swings widly with a right hand
and Gaines takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaines cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gaines looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaines sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses.
Gaines presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaines pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaines misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Gaines misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
King ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.
King half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King misses with a hook. Gaines ducked under it nicely.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaines counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King staying out of range there.
Gaines paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaines misses with a right hand
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaines sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King slips a straight right by Gaines.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaines misses with a straight right.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaines swivels and escapes.
Gaines misses with a jab, cross combination.
King staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by King.
King avoids the body shot from Gaines.
King misses with an uppercut.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Gaines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
The fighters circling - Gaines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King misses with a looping right.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaines throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a hook but Gaines blocks it.
Gaines tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaines throws a left and a right that both miss
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaines napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaines is pushing King's head away, looking to escape. King manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Gaines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King cracks Gaines with a big right hand but Gaines just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Gaines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gaines throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Gaines dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Gaines.
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Gaines throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaines.
King blocks a jab.
Gaines misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gaines is trying to keep King in close.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaines is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines working a defensive guard here.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King misses with a looping left.
Jab from Gaines.
Gaines tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaines wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
Gaines trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaines wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gaines is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaines. That snapped King's head back.
Gaines misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a single leg into guard. Gaines didn't expect that.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaines's head.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaines is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Gaines.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaines has wrist control.
Gaines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King working some strikes from top position.
Gaines has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
King controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's six 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.
Gaines slips under a jab.
King gets a double leg takedown into Gaines's guard.
Gaines pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Gaines misses.
King throws out a loose jab but Gaines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaines throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King goes for a double leg but Gaines avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaines continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King blocks a body shot from Gaines.
Gaines swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaines pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaines misses with some punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaines.
Gaines scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaines is struggling to control the position.
King blocks an uppercut.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaines scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Gaines misses with a hook from the clinch.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaines lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaines is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaines down to the mat. Gaines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaines's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
King throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaines is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
King advances to half guard.
Gaines wants to control but King is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gaines reverses the position - he's now on top in King's guard.
Gaines must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaines can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaines won't allow King to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaines stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Gaines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaines has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Gaines!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Gaines thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Shay (ranked 734 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Patrick Nielson (ranked 85 p4p, 130 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Shay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Nielson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielson tries to score with a low kick but Shay moves his leg out of the way.
Shay throws an overhand right that lands on Nielson's shoulder, as Nielson tries to avoid the shot.
Shay swings for the body but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielson throws a hook but Shay avoids it easily.
Nielson swings for the body but Shay moves out of range.
Nielson thows a leg kick but Shay checks it
and Shay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nielson tries to roll over but Shay keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shay wants to pass the guard but Nielson is defending well.
Shay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shay 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.
Shay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nielson wants to control but Shay is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shay.
We've been hearing that Shay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Shay there.
Nielson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson controls Shay momentarily but Shay frees himself.
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully.
Shay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shay tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nielson is looking for a triangle here but Shay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nielson wants to control but Shay postures up.
Shay lands some shots froms side control.
Shay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nielson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nielson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shay is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shay with shots to the head and body - Nielson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shay with good strikes from the mount here!
Nielson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shay controlling from mount.
Shay raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nielson looks a forlorn figure.
Nielson tries to lock up and control but Shay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shay trying to control but Nielson is having none of it.
Nielson tries to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay with the ground and pound from mount.
Nielson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shay raining down shots from the mount!
Shay with a couple of short strikes.
Shay raining down shots from the mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shay unloading with bombs!
Nielson is rocked!
Shay with shots to the head and body - Nielson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nielson is still in real trouble! Can Shay finish him?
Shay looking to control but Nielson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nielson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nielson is desperately trying to improve his position but Shay has a good base and remains in mount.
Shay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nielson has worked his arm free - good work by Nielson!
Nielson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nielson wants to control but Shay postures up.
Shay cracks Nielson with a big right hand but Nielson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shay landing strikes.
Shay trying to control the action but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Shay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nielson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielson trying to control from the bottom.
Nielson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielson pulls Shay in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully.
Shay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shay trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nielson misses with an uppercut. Shay saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Shay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nielson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shay avoids the head kick by Nielson.
Nielson scores with a push kick.
Shay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielson misses with an uppercut.
Nielson keeps Shay at a distance using the push kick.
Nielson thows a leg kick but Shay checks it
and Shay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nielson's guard.
Shay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shay tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
Nielson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shay stacks Nielson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shay!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Nielson but he's now mounted!
Shay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nielson hang on?
Nielson wants to control but Shay is having none of it.
Shay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shay controlling the pace for now.
Nielson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shay wants to control the pace but Nielson is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is trying to escape the mount.
Shay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nielson is desperately trying to improve his position but Shay has a good base and remains in mount.
Nielson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?
Nielson wants to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Nielson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shay is staying active.
Nielson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shay lands with some strikes.
Nielson can't escape the position.
Shay tries to control but Nielson wriggling away.
Shay landing strikes from the mount and Nielson is in trouble!
Shay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nielson tries to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nielson's face.
Nielson wants to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay wants to control the pace but Nielson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nielson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shay avoids the attempt from Nielson to control.
Shay looking to control but Nielson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shay avoids the attempt from Nielson to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shay scoring with strikes but Nielson is staying in there.
Tevin Shay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nielson tries to lock up and control but Shay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shay landing strikes from the mount and Nielson is in trouble!
Shay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nielson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shay is working away from the top position though.
Shay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nielson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shay's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Shay right now.
Despite being in a bad position, Shay is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Shay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shay is desperately trying to improve his position but Nielson has a good base and remains in mount.
Shay doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Shay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shay wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shay trying to control the hands but Nielson won't let him.
Nielson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shay is in bad spot here.
Will Nielson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shay trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nielson keeps control of the position easily here as Shay tries to buck him off.
Nielson avoiding Shay 's attempts to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shay is keeping busy.
Shay tries to escape the position.
Shay trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nielson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielson wants to work for an arm triangle but Shay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shay tries to roll over but Nielson keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Shay dominated that second round.
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.
Shay misses with a straight right.
Shay lands a really nice looking cross but Nielson seems unphased.
Shay throws a hook but Nielson avoids it easily.
And Nielson tries to counter it with a takedown but Shay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nielson lands a jab.
Tevin Shay is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shay.
Shay shoots in but no luck this time.
Nielson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson misses with a jab to the body
and Shay counters with a single leg into guard. Nielson didn't expect that.
Shay wants to control from the top but Nielson keeps moving.
Nielson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielson is trying to keep Shay in close.
Nielson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shay trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Nielson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shay defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Nielson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shay is working Nielson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shay trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shay stands up over Nielson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nielson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shay throwing strikes from guard but Nielson blocks nicely.
Shay throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nielson dives on top into guard.
Shay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nielson uses it to pass to side control.
Shay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nielson is keen to just control but Shay is a slippery customer.
Nielson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shay's head.
Nielson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shay actively working from the bottom here.
Shay trying to hold on to Nielson's head to control him but Nielson postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nielson connects with a nice short shot to Shay's temple.
Patrick Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shay wants to control but Nielson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shay wants to sweep but Nielson has passed to side control!
Nielson working away.
Nielson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shay keeps working.
Shay sneaks back into half guard.
Shay trying to hold on to Nielson's head to control him but Nielson postures up.
That's six 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nielson scores with a jab to the body.
Shay takes a swing at Nielson's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shay.
Nielson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shay off and has taken his back!
Nielson controlling well, preventing Shay from escaping the position.
Shay is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nielson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shay is covering up but some of the strikes from Nielson are getting through and doing damage.
Shay trying to control the hands but Nielson breaks the grip.
Nielson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielson is hanging on to Shay's back as he tries to escape.
Nielson throwing sloppy strikes.
Nielson gets his hands free as Shay looks to control.
Nielson throwing sloppy strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shay looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shay is trying to break free.
Nielson looking for the choke but no joy.
Shay tries to break free.
Nielson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nielson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Shay escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Nielson wants to improve his position but Shay is controlling well.
Shay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shay misses with a head shot. Nielson uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Nielson.
I think Shay 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Shay!
Our winner, Tevin Shay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Stewart (ranked 652 p4p, 903 weight class) and Jack Dawson (ranked 79 p4p, 110 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart misses the jab.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.
Dawson walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawson ducks right into an uppercut from Stewart.
 It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson unleashes a big counter combination but Stewart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart lands a left and a right that send Dawson crashing to the mat, dazed. Stewart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dawson is rocked!
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Stewart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Stewart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Dawson shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Stewart swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dawson drives through and clinches with Stewart against the cage.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Dawson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dawson has a closed guard, preventing Stewart from standing up.
Stewart stands and steps away. Dawson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Jack Dawson's cut even more.
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Dawson moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stewart.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson 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.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson slips under a jab from Stewart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stewart is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stewart digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Stewart has knocked Dawson down with a huge combo! Stewart steps away and waves a wobbly Dawson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dawson jumps guard.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but instead Dawson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stewart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Dawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is fighting to break Stewart's control of his arms but Stewart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The cut above Jack Dawson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawson misses the target.
Stewart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dawson.
Stewart throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Stewart forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Stewart dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson fails to pull guard.
Dawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stewart smiles and moves away.
Dawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jack Dawson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart cracks Dawson with a hook to the temple - Dawson is on wobbly legs here! Stewart swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dawson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stewart wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Stewart!
A relieved looking Danny Stewart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Braxton (ranked 557 p4p, 623 weight class) and Scooter Ham (ranked 68 p4p, 74 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Braxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scooter Ham!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braxton cracks Ham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ham throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Braxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick from Ham, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ham throws a head kick but Braxton moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braxton.
Braxton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Ham misses
and Braxton counters with a three punch combo that has Ham backing up. Ham nods at Braxton to acknowledge the strikes.
Ham blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a head kick that misses.
Ham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ham.
Braxton thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Braxton. That snapped Ham's head back.
Ham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Braxton lands a jab.
Ham moves out of range of the strikes.
Ham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
It looks like Braxton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Braxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
Ham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braxton slips under a jab from Ham.
Braxton thows a leg kick but Ham checks it
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Ham moved out of range nicely.
Braxton scores with a shot to the body.
Ham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Braxton throws an off balance right hand
and Ham counters with a body kick.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Ham slips the punch.
Ham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Braxton blocks a jab.
Ham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ham. That's going to slow Braxton down.
Ham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ham looks to land a right hand but Braxton moved out of range.
Braxton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Braxton is able to avoid easily.
Ham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
Ham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Braxton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Braxton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braxton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ham misses with a body punch
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ham connects with a body shot.
Braxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
Braxton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ham misses with a right hand
and Braxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ham throws a hook to the side of Braxton's head but Braxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ham ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ham staying out of range there.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ham moves away from the strike by Braxton.
Ham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braxton can pounce on him.
Ham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Braxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ham only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ham throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Braxton misses the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braxton misses with a hook.
Braxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ham counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham throws the left hand but Braxton avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Ham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Braxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braxton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ham is out of range and Braxton settles back down.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
Ham throws out a counter right but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Ham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braxton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Ham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ham misses with an uppercut
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
Ham throws a chopping leg kick but Braxton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Braxton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Ham's head but Ham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braxton moves out of range of the body kick from Ham.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Ham.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
A countering left hand to the body from Ham misses.
Braxton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ham throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Ham swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Braxton looks to throw the jab but Ham is out of range.
Ham thinks about the counter body kick.
A lazy left from Braxton finds it's target.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ham counters with a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ham staying out of range there.
Ham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ham looks to move away, Braxton throws a big counter combo but Ham just gets out of the way.
Ham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Braxton.
Ham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braxton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ham tries to score with a low kick but Braxton moves his leg out of the way.
Ham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Braxton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Braxton scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braxton connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braxton swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ham counters with an outside leg kick.
Braxton throws a wild body kick that Ham sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ham might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Braxton has got the better of the exchanges.
Ham swings widly with a right hand
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with an outside leg kick.
Ham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braxton's head.
Ham lands a really nice looking cross but Braxton seems unphased.
Braxton connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ham misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ham.
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!
Ham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Braxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ham moves away from the strike by Braxton.
Ham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Braxton lands a glancing blow to the side of Ham's head.
Braxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Ham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Braxton really felt that one!
Ham throws a leg kick
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Ham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Braxton really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braxton misses with the body kick
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton swings widly with a right hand
and Ham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Ham.
Ham misses with a straight left.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braxton has time to react.
Braxton is rocked!
Ham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target.
Braxton lands a body shot.
Braxton scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham blocks a jab.
Ham works the jab nicely.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ham.
Ham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ham thuds his right hand into Braxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Braxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ham throws a solid leg kick but Braxton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ham.
Braxton seems to have got his legs back now.
Braxton throws a leg kick
and Ham counters with a right hand to the body.
Ham slips a jab from Braxton.
Ham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Braxton throws the kick towards the body but Ham avoids it.
Ham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Ham.
Braxton swinging wildly here.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Braxton throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Jab by Ham.
A shot to the body from Ham misses
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
Braxton moves out of range of the leg kick from Ham.
Braxton throws the left hand but Ham avoids the punch easily.
Ham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham walks into a stiff left hand from Braxton.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Braxton misses
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ham thinks about the counter body kick.
Braxton misses with a looping left.
Ham throws a big counter head kick but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Ham lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Ham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Braxton slips a jab from Ham.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ham. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton throws a jab when Ham was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Ham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braxton in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham misses with a low kick.
Braxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ham.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braxton misses with a kick to the body.
Braxton slips a jab from Ham.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ham throws a jab when Braxton was well out of range.
Braxton scores with a hook to the body. Ham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Braxton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braxton stuns Ham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ham looks to land a body kick but Braxton moved away.
Danny Braxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ham throws a poor cross that misses
and Ham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Ham misses
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Braxton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Braxton lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Braxton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ham misses with a hook to the body
and Braxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Braxton coming out on top.
Braxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Ham steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Braxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ham. Ham obviously looking to wear him down.
Braxton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham slips a jab and a cross from Braxton.
Braxton throws a shot from downtown. Ham moves away and avoids it.
Ham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham misses with a low kick.
Braxton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab from Braxton.
Nice cross by Braxton.
Braxton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Braxton lands a jab to Ham's midsection.
Braxton misses with a looping right.
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Ham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ham misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Ham avoids them all with ease.
Ham thinks about the counter body kick.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braxton scores with a jab. Ham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ham throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a leg kick
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ham.
Braxton stuns Ham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Braxton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ham doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ham counters with a leg kick.
Ham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ham misses with a low kick as Braxton jumps back.
Braxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ham circles away quickly and effectively.
Ham tried to score with a low kick but Braxton checks it.
Ham ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Ham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Braxton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Braxton dips to his left and cracks Ham with an uppercut!
Braxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ham throws a head kick that misses
and Braxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ham slips under a jab from Braxton.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braxton throws a low kick but Ham avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Ham scores with a body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braxton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ham slips under a jab.
Braxton lands a nice shot to the body.
Braxton throws an off balance right hand
and Ham counters with a head kick that drops Braxton to the mat! Braxton scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Braxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham 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 Braxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braxton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Braxton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Braxton misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham 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 Braxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braxton is looking to counter punch.
Ham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Ham avoids them all with ease.
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Ham moved out of range nicely.
Ham was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Ham counters with a thumping low kick.
Ham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ham counters with a nice leg kick.
Braxton lands a head shot.
Ham moves out of range as Braxton strikes.
No joy there for Ham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ham misses the jab.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braxton throws out the jab.
Braxton lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ham there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Ham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Braxton under the eye.
Ham looks to land a left hand but Braxton moved out of range nicely.
Braxton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ham slips under a jab from Braxton.
Ham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ham throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Braxton looks to throw the jab but Ham is out of range.
Braxton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braxton throws a right hand that misses
and Ham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Braxton misses the jab.
Ham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ham throws a body punch but Braxton moves out of range.
Ham throws a front kick aimed at Braxton's knee but Braxton avoids it well.
Braxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Braxton scores with a nice strike.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Braxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braxton 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Gordon (ranked 266 p4p, 738 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 41 p4p, 99 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. Smith has chosen Rush - Subdivisions as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon pushes Smith away with a front kick.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Smith stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Gordon tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Gordon's coaches at League of Shadows MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Gordon looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gordon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gordon is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon!
Smith working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Gordon slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith working over Gordon with some ground and pound. Gordon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Smith works his way into full mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gordon wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith throws a wild left hand from mount and Gordon manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Gordon's hands, connecting with Gordon's forehead.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's eight 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.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Gordon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Gordon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gordon is in guard.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gordon stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gordon!
Gordon wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Smith throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has an active guard here but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gordon is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Smith tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gordon to regain full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
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.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith works over Gordon with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep!
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gordon uses it to pass to side control.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gordon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gordon not allowing Smith to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free.
What can Smith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smith breaks Gordon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Gordon pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gordon throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Gordon is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gordon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon misses with a hook.
That's six 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.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith has an active guard here but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gordon pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon wants to stand up but Smith manages to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
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 Lamar Gordon.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
A victorious Mike Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deanthony Pederson (ranked 92 p4p, 372 weight class) and Rock Jay (ranked 13 p4p, 47 weight class). 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, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Deanthony Pederson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Jay!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay looks to land a left hand but Pederson moved out of range nicely.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Pederson shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Pederson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pederson back to the cage. Jay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
Pederson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pederson loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jay has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson looks to throw a body kick
and Jay counters with a thumping low kick.
Jay with a jab.
Nice shot by Jay.
Pederson misses with a takedown
and Jay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pederson thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters with a low kick, right behind Pederson 's knee.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jay sprawls well. He's pushed Pederson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pederson misses with an uppercut
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pederson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Pederson.
Pederson connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to clinch up.
Pederson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pederson gets to mount! Jay was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pederson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jay is bucking up trying to escape but Pederson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pederson looking to secure an arm triangle but Jay defends it well.
Jay is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
Jay tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson looking to control but Jay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pederson dominating with strikes here.
Pederson looking to secure an arm triangle but Jay defends it well.
Pederson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jay scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pederson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pederson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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