Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 55 Fortune vs Uk
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Canuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Canuel, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Canuel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown.
Canuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canuel with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canuel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canuel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canuel tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Canuel blocks it.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Canuel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Canuel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canuel.#T1#
Alexandrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canuel misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexandrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov misses with a hook.
Canuel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canuel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Canuel is avoiding it.
Alexandrov jabs Canuel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canuel throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Alexandrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canuel sprawls well. Canuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Canuel throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Canuel misses its intended target.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Canuel.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov misses the target.
Canuel moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Canuel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Alexandrov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canuel! But no joy.
Alexandrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Canuel misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt - Canuel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Alexandrov takes one to the side of the head.
Canuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexandrov.
A nice combination there by Canuel.
Canuel slips a jab from Alexandrov.
Canuel slips under a jab.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canuel.
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canuel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Canuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canuel wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Canuel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Canuel throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alexandrov throws an elbow that misses. Canuel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexandrov's guard. Nice move by Canuel!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Canuel throws a big right hand that misses.
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Canuel slips an elbow through the middle.
Canuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov pulls Canuel in close to prevent any damage.
Alexandrov tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov is looking to counter punch.
Alexandrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canuel.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexandrov cracks Canuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Canuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexandrov with a body shot.
Alexandrov throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Canuel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexandrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuel looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Alexandrov misses
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a body shot.
Canuel throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Nice body punch from Canuel.
Canuel looks to land a combination. Alexandrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alexandrov throws out a loose jab but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Alexandrov is rocked!#T2#
Alexandrov throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov throws a big shot that misses.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Alexandrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the head.
Alexandrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexandrov moves to clinch but Canuel breaks away
and Canuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Canuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandrov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Alexandrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Canuel sprawls well initially but Alexandrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canuel taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Canuel is trying is best to control the position here.
Alexandrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canuel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexey Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Canuel defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Canuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Alexandrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canuel's head.
Canuel manages to get to full guard.
Alexandrov throws an elbow that misses. Canuel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexandrov's guard. Nice move by Canuel!#REVB#
Canuel is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canuel's guard. #REVR#
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov slips a jab from Canuel.
It looked like Alexandrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canuel.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Canuel.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexandrov throws a jab when Canuel was well out of range.#TD#
Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into Canuel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel looking for a sweep. Not yet Canuel, not yet.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov postures up in Canuel's guard and throws a big left but Canuel blocks it.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canuel's head.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Canuel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Canuel controlling him for the moment.
Canuel postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Canuel connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Canuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canuel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canuel chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Canuel lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canuel cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Canuel stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Canuel distracts Alexandrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canuel. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canuel throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canuel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Canuel's head.#TD#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Canuel did well to prevent Alexandrov getting side control.#ES2#
Canuel kicks off Alexandrov and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel lands a jab.
Obi Canuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Canuel keeps it at a distance.
Canuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
Alexandrov throws a combination that misses
and Canuel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Canuel.
Canuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Canuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Canuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Canuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Canuel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Obi Canuel made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 24
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Canuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Canuel throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Canuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis blocks a head kick by Canuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Canuel slips the punch.
Canuel is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davis trying to control the action but Canuel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Davis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Canuel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Canuel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
My spies in *****AXE PACK***** inform me that Davis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canuel keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Davis controlling from side mount.
Davis throws a strike aimed at the side of Canuel's head but Canuel avoids it well.
Davis trying to control the position but Canuel is working away. #T3#
The referee asks Davis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Davis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Canuel prevents Davis from moving into mount.
Canuel is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis is staying tight to Canuel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Canuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.#TD2#
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Davis trying to control the action but Canuel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Canuel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Canuel prevents Davis from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Canuel does no damage.
Davis dives in and grabs Canuel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canuel pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Canuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Canuel sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Davis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Davis is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
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.
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Canuel is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canuel throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Canuel throws a one two combo.
Canuel cracks Davis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Canuel gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage.
Canuel is looking to counter punch.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Davis.#T3#
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Canuel scores with a nice right hand.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Canuel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Canuel throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Canuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Canuel throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obi Canuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Canuel throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis slips a jab from Canuel.
Davis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Davis misses with a straight right.
Canuel jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Canuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canuel misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canuel defends it well.
Canuel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Canuel finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis shoots and misses
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davis dives in and grabs Canuel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canuel pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Canuel, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Canuel against the cage but Canuel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canuel.
Canuel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Canuel throws out a powerful jab.
Canuel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davis cracks Canuel with a good jab.
Canuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Canuel's shoulder, as Canuel tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Davis clinches up with Canuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis jumps guard but Canuel stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Davis.#T1#
Canuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Canuel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canuel trying to land knees to the body.
Davis tries to pull guard but Canuel won't allow it.
Canuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Canuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Canuel looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Canuel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Canuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Davis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Canuel is looking to reverse the position.
Hector Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Davis working the ground and pound.
Canuel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Davis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Canuel is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis is continuing to stall.#T3#
Canuel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Davis lands with some strikes.
Davis controlling his opponent.
Davis trying to control but Canuel is having none of it.
Davis unloads with some shots from mount but Canuel bucks and avoids them well.
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Canuel wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis looking to control but Canuel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Davis looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Canuel's face.
Davis working Canuel over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Davis!
A victorious Hector Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 40: Spector vs Sorokov
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canuel.
Antonio Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lobo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canuel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Canuel checks a low kick from Lobo.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Lobo throws the kick towards the body but Canuel avoids it.
Canuel throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lobo connects with a leg kick. Canuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lobo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Lobo throws a low kick but Canuel avoids it.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a series of strikes. Lobo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Canuel checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Canuel.
Canuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canuel counters with an inside leg kick.
Canuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobo.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Canuel does it's job there.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Canuel checks it.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Canuel checks it
and Canuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Canuel.
Canuel is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Canuel throws the left hand but Lobo avoids the punch easily.
Canuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Lobo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
Lobo scores with a spinning back kick!
Lobo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lobo looks for the body kick but Canuel saw that one coming.
Lobo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lobo moves in looking to clinch but Canuel pushes him off.
Lobo scores with a spinning back kick!
Lobo blocks a jab.
Lobo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lobo misses with a body kick.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.#T3#
Lobo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Canuel lunges at Lobo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lobo's hand. #CL2#
Lobo moves into range and clinches up with Canuel.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canuel to keep the fight standing.
Lobo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canuel's elbow.
Lobo lands a nice uppercut.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lobo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
Lobo blocking some punches.
Canuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canuel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lobo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo misses with a punch on the inside.
Canuel tries to stall but Lobo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Lobo.
Canuel misses with some punches. #T4#
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canuel to keep the fight standing.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canuel takes a shot to the head.
Canuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobo.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but Canuel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Lobo.
Canuel misses with the head strike.
Canuel throws a head punch that misses.
Lobo scores with a shot to the side of Canuel's head.
Lobo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canuel is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lobo pulls guard effortlessly.
Lobo trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Lobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canuel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lobo controlling the position.
Let's hope that Lobo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lobo controls Canuel momentarily but Canuel frees himself.
Lobo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Canuel lands the left hand.
It looks like Canuel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Canuel missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lobo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Lobo counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Lobo.
Lobo wants to slow Canuel down by chopping away at his legs.
Canuel connects with a body shot that sends Lobo's belly button to the back.
Lobo wants to slow Canuel down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canuel tried to counter with a leg kick but Lobo avoided it.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Canuel's knee but Canuel avoids it well.
Canuel is looking to counter punch.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Canuel moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Canuel misses the target.#T1#
Canuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Canuel avoids a kick to the body.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Canuel's knee but Canuel avoids it well.
Canuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Lobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Canuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canuel.
Lobo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Canuel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
Lobo thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Lobo thumps Canuel with a low kick.
Canuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Canuel's front leg but catches the back leg as Canuel tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Canuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobo looks to land a body kick but Canuel moved away.
Lobo throws a push kick but Canuel slaps the foot to one side.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobo.
Canuel is looking to land body kicks.
Lobo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Canuel misses.
Canuel misses with a hook. Lobo ducked under it nicely.
Canuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Canuel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lobo just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Canuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Canuel misses with an uppercut. Lobo saw that one coming.
Canuel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Lobo slams his shin into Canuel's torso.
Lobo slips under a jab from Canuel.
Lobo tries a low kick but Canuel avoids it.
Good leg kick by Canuel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Canuel dips to his left and cracks Lobo with an uppercut!
Canuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canuel throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo lands a leg kick that knocks Canuel off balance momentarily.
Canuel lands the left hand.
Canuel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lobo. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Canuel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obi Canuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Lobo.
Canuel checks a leg kick.
Canuel loads up on a big right hand but Lobo slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lobo. That's going to slow Canuel down.
Canuel looks to land a combination but Lobo avoids it well.
Canuel looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
Lobo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canuel.
Lobo is looking to land body kicks.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lobo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lobo misses with a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a right hand to the body.
Canuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobo was well out of range. Poor timing from Canuel.
Lobo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Canuel.
A good leg kick by Lobo.
A big left from Canuel misses.
Canuel sets himself, and Lobo steps forward looking for the clinch! Canuel avoids it this time.
Canuel misses with a hook. Lobo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lobo 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.
Canuel swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Lobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Canuel.
Sloppy strikes from Canuel. Those never looked like landing.
Canuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Canuel misses the target.
Lobo throws a front kick that sends Canuel stumbling back into the cage.
Canuel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lobo lands a leg kick that knocks Canuel off balance momentarily.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Canuel misses. #T2#
Lobo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canuel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lobo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lobo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canuel is out of range.
Canuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.
Lobo throws a lazy body kick
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Lobo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lobo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canuel with a jab.#T3#
Canuel misses with an uppercut. Lobo saw that one coming.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canuel misses with a hook. Lobo ducked under it nicely.
Lobo thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice body kick there by Lobo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobo scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Lobo gets a clinch.
Canuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canuel tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Lobo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Lobo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lobo looking to control.
Lobo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canuel postures up in Lobo's guard and throws a big left but Lobo blocks it.
Lobo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Lobo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canuel. #SUB2#
Lobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canuel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel scoring with some ground and pound.
Canuel trying to control but Lobo is working from the bottom.
Lobo pulls Canuel in close to his closed guard and prevents Canuel from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Lobo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canuel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Lobo.
I've got Lobo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Lobo!
Antonio Lobo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMMA 34: Night of Champions 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Canuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canuel scrambles back to his feet.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canuel.
Bruno Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve looks to land a combination. Canuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canuel blocks a leg kick.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve looks to throw a body kick
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.
Canuel walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Canuel had a free shot at his head there.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
Steve staying out of range there.
Canuel throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Steve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Canuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Canuel.
Steve throws a push kick but Canuel slaps the foot to one side.
Steve feints and then cracks Canuel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canuel down.
Steve has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Canuel's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Canuel moved away.
Canuel throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Canuel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canuel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Steve throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.
Canuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steve duly obliges.
Canuel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Canuel misses with a body shot.
Steve drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canuel defends it well.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canuel avoids the head kick by Steve.
Canuel connects with a crisp jab.
Steve wants to slow Canuel down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Canuel throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canuel.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Obi Canuel has been cut.
Canuel throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
And Steve tries to counter it with a takedown but Canuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Canuel misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Steve counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throwing shots but Canuel is blocking nicely.
Steve thows a huge punch but Canuel dodges it nicely.
Steve controlling the pace.
Canuel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steve.
Steve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Steve throwing shots but Canuel is blocking nicely.
Steve looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steve throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steve not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Steve is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve misses with a head shot. Canuel uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuel looking for a sweep. Not yet Canuel, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obi Canuel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Canuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Canuel.
Canuel scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Canuel, as that shot connected.
Canuel scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canuel.
Canuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Canuel.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel slips a jab from Steve.
Steve goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canuel throws out the jab. #T1#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Canuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Canuel is rocked!
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve moves away from the strike by Canuel.
Canuel throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Canuel's front leg but catches the back leg as Canuel tries to avoid it.
Steve with a hook.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canuel at a distance.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canuel scores with a body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve dodges the punch combination from Canuel.
Steve thows a body kick. Canuel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steve.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canuel is looking to counter punch.
Steve connects with a right hand. Canuel shakes it off.
Oh Canuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canuel.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Canuel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steve gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Canuel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Steve!
Bruno Steve is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Bruno Steve thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 28: BJ vs Canuel
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canuel! But no joy.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a loose jab but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canuel avoids the head kick by McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canuel catches McGobblecock, Jr. with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canuel slips under a jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Canuel is out of range.
It seemed like Canuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock, Jr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel checks a leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with the combination.
McGobblecock, Jr. on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Canuel avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to land a body kick but Canuel moved away.
McGobblecock, Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a sloppy right hand. Canuel should have avoided that one.
Canuel lands a nice hook to McGobblecock, Jr.'s body. McGobblecock, Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Canuel does no damage.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a big shot that misses.
Canuel misses with a looping left.
McGobblecock, Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the body
and Canuel counters with an inside leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. catches Canuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canuel looks to score with a jab to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. is just out of range.#T2#
Canuel avoids the head kick by McGobblecock, Jr..
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Canuel as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canuel. McGobblecock, Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a glancing blow to the side of Canuel's head.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canuel.
Canuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGobblecock, Jr.. McGobblecock, Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
Canuel slips a straight right by McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Canuel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canuel.
Canuel scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Canuel moves out of range easily.
Canuel lands a jab to McGobblecock, Jr.'s midsection.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Canuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to move into range but Canuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McGobblecock, Jr. closes the distance and pushes Canuel back into the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
Canuel lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canuel.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canuel prevents a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but it misses.
Canuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Canuel lands a right hand. #ROC2#
McGobblecock, Jr. is rocked!
McGobblecock, Jr. with a knee to the head.
Canuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh McGobblecock, Jr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have got his legs back now.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel swings wildly with an uppercut but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Canuel - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to work over Canuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canuel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks an uppercut.
Canuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Canuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel lands with a shot to the body.
Canuel cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canuel checks a leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a swing at Canuel's ribcage but misses.
Canuel moves out of range of the leg kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Canuel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a crisp jab.
Canuel slips under a jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a chopping leg kick but Canuel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canuel connects with the punch.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canuel lands with a cross.
Canuel scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Canuel moves forwards but McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canuel misses with a hook. McGobblecock, Jr. ducked under it nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws the left hand but Canuel avoids the punch easily.
Canuel throws a looping overhand right but McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel lands with an uppercut that bounces McGobblecock, Jr. off the cage and back into range.
McGobblecock, Jr. 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.
Canuel swinging wildly here.
Canuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel throws a hook but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it easily.#T2#
Canuel takes one to the side of the head.
Canuel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canuel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel looks to score with a jab to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. is just out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a left hand
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from McGobblecock, Jr. misses
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a looping left.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canuel is out of range.
Canuel throws a lazy right hand but McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Canuel tries to get set, McGobblecock, Jr. tries to push him back and clinch up but Canuel manages to avoid the attempt.
Canuel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a jab and a cross from Canuel.
McGobblecock, Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Canuel manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel avoids the head kick by McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel tries a quick counter leg kick but McGobblecock, Jr. is wise to it.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canuel is able to avoid easily.
Canuel misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Canuel can turn it around.
Obi Canuel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canuel lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Canuel.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Canuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canuel throws a punch but it's blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
Knees in the clinch landing for Canuel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Canuel connects with a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a knee right on the jaw!
Canuel lands a shoulder strike.
Canuel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Canuel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Canuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
Canuel lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Canuel.
Canuel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Canuel blocks it.
Canuel struggles to land a body shot inside as McGobblecock, Jr. controls his hands.
Canuel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Canuel on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuel blocking some punches.
Canuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Canuel.
Canuel missing with knees to the body. #KD2#
Canuel lands an uppercut that drops McGobblecock, Jr.! Canuel follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Canuel misses with a few strikes there.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canuel is able to avoid easily.
Canuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canuel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McGobblecock, Jr. right on the button. McGobblecock, Jr. goes down! Canuel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Canuel gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
Obi Canuel is the new middleweight champion!
Obi Canuel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MMMA 23: Suicidal Tendocies
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Johnson throws the left hand but Canuel avoids the punch easily.
Canuel is looking to counter punch.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Canuel. Canuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Canuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canuel.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canuel throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canuel on the side of the head.
Canuel moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Canuel.
Canuel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Canuel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Don Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson tries to clinch there but Canuel circles away.
Canuel lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson jabs at Canuel's body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Canuel moves away
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Canuel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Canuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canuel but Canuel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel counters with a nice leg kick.
Canuel throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Obi Canuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Canuel pushes him off.
Canuel drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Canuel lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Canuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canuel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canuel on the side of the head.
Canuel stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Canuel.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Canuel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Canuel's guard.
Canuel keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Canuel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Canuel keeps moving.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Canuel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canuel but Canuel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canuel misses with a hook.
Canuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Canuel slips under a jab.#T4#
Johnson stalks Canuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canuel's face. Canuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canuel.
Johnson misses with a hook. Canuel ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Canuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Canuel as Johnson shoots in.
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!
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Canuel is just out of range.
Canuel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canuel ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canuel.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Canuel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Canuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel staying out of range there.
Obi Canuel is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Canuel.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Canuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Canuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canuel. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canuel feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson wants to clinch.
As Johnson backs away, Canuel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A left and a right from Canuel both land. Nice combination.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canuel counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Canuel.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Canuel looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Canuel avoids it with no problem.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Canuel.
Canuel misses with a hook.#T2#
Johnson connects with the punch.
Canuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson scores with a hook.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canuel lands a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Canuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Canuel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Johnson feints and as Canuel raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuel is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Canuel is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson slips a jab from Canuel.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canuel throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Canuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Canuel walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Canuel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Canuel to the ground. Johnson is now in Canuel's guard.
Johnson prevents Canuel from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Canuel defends easily.
Canuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canuel throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuel is retaining full guard.
Canuel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Johnson stands and throws Canuel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Johnson stands up.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Canuel is just out of range.
Canuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Canuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Canuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canuel misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Canuel lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a body punch
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Canuel blocks a leg kick.
Canuel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson clobbers Canuel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canuel feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Canuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Canuel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canuel slips under a jab.
A jab from Canuel finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson defending well as Canuel loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Canuel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Canuel moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Canuel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canuel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Canuel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Canuel throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Johnson 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.
Canuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
A big right from Johnson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Canuel misses the target.
A jab from Canuel misses.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canuel thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
A swing and a miss from Canuel.
Canuel takes one on the button.
Canuel throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Canuel throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson jabs at Canuel's body.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canuel is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canuel wants to get back to full guard.
Canuel is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Canuel defends it.
Canuel wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Canuel defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canuel trying to control from the bottom. #ES#
Canuel has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canuel loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Canuel circles away.
Canuel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Canuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
No joy there for Canuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson shoots in but Canuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Canuel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canuel 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Canuel!
After the big win, Obi Canuel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Don Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'It never happens this way when I'm on TV.'.

Event: MMMA 18: Breaking Bones
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
McGobblecock, Jr. keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a counter right but Canuel avoids it with no problem.
Canuel checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Canuel tries to keep at a distance but McGobblecock, Jr. has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Canuel.
Canuel lands with a short shot to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canuel takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Obi Canuel has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canuel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
Canuel working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from McGobblecock, Jr. on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Canuel blocks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canuel working aggressively here. #T1#
A short right from McGobblecock, Jr. on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canuel.
Canuel has a couple of punches blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
Still in the clinch, Canuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canuel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canuel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Canuel avoids the damage to the body.
Canuel takes a shot to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to throw knees to the head but Canuel is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Canuel.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
Canuel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a damaging elbow.
Canuel scores with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Canuel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGobblecock, Jr. using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canuel landing knees to the head.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but McGobblecock, Jr. blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. landing knees to the body.
Canuel is breathing heavily.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but McGobblecock, Jr. blocks with his arms.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. with a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
Canuel takes an elbow to the temple.
McGobblecock, Jr. missing with knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to work over Canuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
Canuel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGobblecock, Jr. backwards. #T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canuel avoids it.
Canuel swings wildly with an uppercut but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canuel avoiding damage as McGobblecock, Jr. throws knees to the body.
Canuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGobblecock, Jr. working aggressively here.
Canuel takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canuel is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canuel can't find room to land a body shot as McGobblecock, Jr. controls the action.
Canuel lands with a left to the head.
Canuel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGobblecock, Jr. has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canuel working aggressively here.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a knee to the head.
Canuel throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGobblecock, Jr..#T4#
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGobblecock, Jr. softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canuel crunches a lovely knee into McGobblecock, Jr.'s ribcage.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
Canuel wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. just misses with a elbow thrown towards Canuel's brow.
Canuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but McGobblecock, Jr. blocks with his arms.
McGobblecock, Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canuel's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for McGobblecock, Jr..
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Canuel to work.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with the head strike.
Canuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGobblecock, Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Canuel controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from McGobblecock, Jr. misses
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a lazy body kick
and Canuel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Canuel lands with an uppercut that bounces McGobblecock, Jr. off the cage and back into range.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a head kick.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a looping right hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. thows a leg kick but Canuel checks it
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Canuel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Canuel throws a big elbow that misses.
Canuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canuel tries to free his leg and advance position but McGobblecock, Jr. is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock, Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to sweep here but Canuel controlling him for the moment.
Canuel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canuel won't allow McGobblecock, Jr. to get back to his feet.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. is adopting a defensive guard.
Canuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canuel throwing strikes but missing.
Canuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canuel chips away with some ground and pound.
Canuel with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
McGobblecock, Jr. is rocked!#T2#
Canuel is in close to McGobblecock, Jr.'s body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGobblecock, Jr. is still in real trouble! Can Canuel finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut even more.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock, Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canuel wants to control from the top but McGobblecock, Jr. keeps moving.
Canuel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to control.
McGobblecock, Jr. preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGobblecock, Jr. works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have recovered his senses.
McGobblecock, Jr. avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGobblecock, Jr. working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canuel.
Canuel is fighting to break McGobblecock, Jr.'s control of his arms but McGobblecock, Jr. is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Canuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Canuel advances position into side control!
Canuel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Canuel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Canuel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGobblecock, Jr. is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Canuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Canuel throws a strike aimed at the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it well.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to bench press Canuel off him but Canuel keeps the position.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canuel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Canuel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to get back to his feet.
Canuel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to get back to his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Canuel throwing shots but McGobblecock, Jr. is blocking nicely.
Canuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canuel trying to control from half guard but McGobblecock, Jr. is working away.
Canuel thows a huge punch but McGobblecock, Jr. dodges it nicely.
Canuel prevents McGobblecock, Jr. from improving his position.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Canuel off looking to stand but Canuel dives back in and keeps control.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets full guard.
Canuel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock, Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGobblecock, Jr. works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to stand but Canuel is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canuel at a distance.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook but Canuel avoids it easily.
Canuel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. tries to avoid it but Canuel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGobblecock, Jr. to the ground. McGobblecock, Jr. escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick but Canuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from McGobblecock, Jr. finds it's way through Canuel's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Canuel closes the distance and pushes McGobblecock, Jr. back into the cage.
Canuel lands a right hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
Nice body punch from McGobblecock, Jr. - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a shoulder strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. working aggressively here.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
Canuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
Canuel looking to throw knees to the head but McGobblecock, Jr. is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocking some punches.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
The cut above BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canuel working aggressively here.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a good knee to the midsection. Canuel won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a shot to the side of Canuel's head.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Canuel blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Canuel is rocked!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow.
Oh Canuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a knee to the head.
Canuel trying to land knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. lands a big elbow that drops Canuel! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Canuel is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ McGobblecock, Jr.!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is the new middleweight champion!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Madness MMA 11: Havoc
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
LeBeau swings for the body but Canuel moves out of range.
Canuel throws out a counter right but LeBeau avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBeau. That snapped Canuel's head back.
Canuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by LeBeau's head coaches at Vicious Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBeau connects with a right hand. Canuel shakes it off.
Canuel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canuel! But no joy.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canuel counters with a thumping low kick. #T1##CL2#
Canuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LeBeau digs a right hand into Canuel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canuel's gas tank.
Canuel working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Canuel.
Canuel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canuel tries a body shot but LeBeau blocks it.
Canuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
LeBeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBeau blocking some punches.
Canuel landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Remy LeBeau has been cut.
Canuel misses with a body punch.
Canuel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeBeau is keeping busy.
Canuel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeBeau lands a shot to the body.
Canuel lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for LeBeau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Canuel checks a leg kick nicely.
Canuel throws a counter combo.
Remy LeBeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Canuel darts in and clinches LeBeau up against the cage.
Canuel struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBeau controls his hands.
Canuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBeau.
Canuel with a knee to the head. #T3#
LeBeau tries to circle away but Canuel has him pinned against the cage.
LeBeau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canuel keeps control of LeBeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Danga de danga de dang - LeBeau scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Obi Canuel has been cut.
Canuel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canuel moves in looking to clinch but LeBeau pushes him off.
LeBeau works the jab nicely.
Canuel fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Canuel forces LeBeau back against the cage and clinches.
LeBeau wants to break free but Canuel has control.
Canuel throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4##BC#
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
LeBeau gets tackled into the cage by Canuel. Canuel maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws a leg kick
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBeau throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canuel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
LeBeau gets tackled into the cage by Canuel. Canuel maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBeau.
Canuel working aggressively here.
LeBeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Canuel has him pressed against the cage.
Canuel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Remy LeBeau will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Canuel slips under a jab from LeBeau.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canuel staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Canuel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canuel doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBeau circles away.
Canuel checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Canuel closes the distance and clinches.
Obi Canuel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau tests Canuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canuel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Canuel blocks the leg kick.
LeBeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Remy LeBeau is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBeau misses with a straight right.
As LeBeau backs off Canuel throws a huge counter combo but LeBeau manages to avoid it all.#T1#
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau thows a leg kick but Canuel checks it
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBeau looks to land a right hand but Canuel moved out of range.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Canuel throws a counter combo.
LeBeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canuel.
A nice side step and Canuel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canuel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBeau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeBeau wants it to stay on the feet.
LeBeau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canuel counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Canuel has LeBeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Canuel has a couple of punches blocked by LeBeau.
Canuel tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on LeBeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Canuel misses with some punches.
Canuel lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuel tries to clinch but LeBeau moves away #TD#
and LeBeau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeBeau.
LeBeau passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
LeBeau decides to stand back up.
LeBeau missing with a left hand there. Canuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Canuel with a series of wild strikes but Canuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canuel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau throws a hook but Canuel avoids it easily.
Canuel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
LeBeau misses with a leg kick
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBeau throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau throws a combination that misses
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBeau tests Canuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Canuel keeps control of LeBeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBeau takes a shot to the head.
Canuel swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau feinted with a counter takedown.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Canuel closes the distance and pushes LeBeau back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Canuel won't allow it.
Canuel lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
Canuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau misses with a hook
and Canuel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBeau circles away from the clinch attempt
and LeBeau counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
LeBeau throws a leg kick
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
Canuel shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau misses with a body punch
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.
Canuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Canuel moved out of range nicely.
As LeBeau backs off Canuel throws a huge counter combo but LeBeau manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau swings widly with a right hand
and Canuel counters with a low kick, right behind LeBeau 's knee.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Canuel avoids the punch easily.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from LeBeau misses
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Canuel tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
A swing and a miss from LeBeau.
Canuel tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Canuel moved out of range nicely.
Canuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LeBeau swings widly with a right hand
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau misses with a hook
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
Canuel throws out a counter right but LeBeau avoids it with no problem.#T2#
LeBeau keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Canuel clinches with his opponent. #BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canuel counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau misses with a right hand
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.
Canuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBeau throws out the jab.
LeBeau misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Canuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Canuel looking to stall.
LeBeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Canuel won't allow it. #T3##BC#
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Canuel drives through and clinches with LeBeau against the cage.
Canuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBeau tries to break the clinch but Canuel is controlling the position.
LeBeau has had enough of the clinch but Canuel keeps him there for the moment.
Canuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuel checks the leg kick.
Canuel slips under a jab.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau throws a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a series of strikes. LeBeau will be more careful next time no doubt.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBeau takes one to the chin there.
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
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!#TD2#
LeBeau gets caught napping as Canuel dives in and scores a takedown. LeBeau manages to retain guard.
Canuel stopping the sweep attempt from LeBeau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canuel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LeBeau looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBeau, not yet.
Canuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Canuel is having none of it.
Canuel cracks LeBeau with a solid left hand.
Canuel scoring with some ground and pound.
Canuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canuel prevents LeBeau from getting back to his feet.
Canuel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canuel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
LeBeau is rocked!#CUT2#
Remy LeBeau's cut is getting worse.
Canuel gets to his feet and stands over LeBeau, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! LeBeau felt that one! Canuel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save LeBeau from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
Obi Canuel is the new middleweight champion!
Obi Canuel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 3
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Canuel blocks a jab.
Batty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
Batty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Canuel misses the target.
Batty throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batty has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Canuel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Battys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batty.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from Batty.
Batty throws a right hand that misses
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.
Batty tries for a takedown but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Batty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batty.
Batty lands a really nice looking cross but Canuel seems unphased.
Batty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.
Batty throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Canuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Batty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canuel scores with a jab.
Canuel looks to land a left hand but Batty moved out of range nicely.
Batty looks to throw the jab but Canuel is out of range.
Canuel misses with an uppercut. Batty saw that one coming.
Obi Canuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Batty shoots in looking for a takedown but Canuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Batty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batty stalks Canuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canuel's face. Canuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Batty throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
Canuel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canuel looks to throw the jab but Batty is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Canuel misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batty! But no joy.#T2#
Canuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batty.
Canuel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batty throws a right hand that misses
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batty. Canuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batty looks to land a left hand but Canuel moved out of range nicely.
Canuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Batty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.
Roy Batty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canuel.#T3#
Batty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canuel counters with a series of strikes. Batty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batty misses with a right hand
and Batty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Canuel misses.
Jab, jab by Batty - just one landing.
Canuel slips a straight right by Batty.
Batty scores with a jab to the body.
Batty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batty with a nice cross.
Canuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batty throws a right hand that Canuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Canuel also avoids with ease.
Batty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canuel.
Batty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canuel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batty misses the jab.
Canuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batty shoots and misses
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Batty.
Batty tries to clinch
and Batty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Batty will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Batty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canuel.
Batty misses with a combination
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Batty misses with a wild body shot.
Batty cracks Canuel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canuel dodges the punch combination from Batty.
Canuel throwing a counter right hand but Batty manages to avoid it.
Canuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Batty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Canuel. Those never looked like landing.
Canuel looks to throw the jab but Batty is out of range.
Batty unleashes a big counter combination but Canuel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Batty moves to clinch but Canuel breaks away
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A big left from Canuel misses.
Canuel throws a shot from downtown. Batty moves away and avoids it.
Batty throws a right hand that misses
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Canuel.
Canuel throws out a loose jab but Batty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batty scores with a jab to the body.
Canuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Batty lands a lovely overhand right.
Canuel throws a lazy right hand but Batty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batty misses with an uppercut
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Batty throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Batty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Batty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel lands with a right hand.
Batty misses with a jab to the body
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batty misses with an uppercut
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
Batty throws out a counter right but Canuel avoids it with no problem.
Batty misses with a two punch combination.
Canuel lands a two punch combo.
Batty blocks a jab.
Batty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canuel.
Canuel throwing a counter right hand but Batty manages to avoid it.
Batty misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Batty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Batty swinging wildly here.
Batty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batty misses with a looping right.
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batty.
Batty throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batty throws a hook but Canuel avoids it easily.
Canuel cracks Batty with an open hand slap.
Batty throws a lazy uppercut
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Batty cracks Canuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Batty lands with a straight right. Canuel didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canuel with a nice cross.
Batty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canuel manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Batty misses.
Canuel throwing a counter right hand but Batty manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Canuel.
Canuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canuel misses with a wild combination.
Batty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Canuel. Those never looked like landing.
Batty dips to his left and cracks Canuel with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
#R3#
Canuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Batty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canuel jabs Batty right on the nose. Batty blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Batty clinches up with Canuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Canuel leaning against his opponent.
Batty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batty just leaning against Canuel, taking a breather. #BC2#
Batty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batty misses with a right hand
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Batty throws a series of punches but Canuel avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel moves forwards but Batty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batty swinging wildly here.
Canuel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A big left from Batty misses.
Batty throws a body shot but no joy.
Canuel looks to land a right hand but Batty moved out of range.
Batty throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batty.
Batty throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
Canuel is looking to counter punch.
Batty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canuel avoids it really well and circles away.
Batty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canuel misses with an uppercut. Batty saw that one coming.
Batty throws out a counter right but Canuel avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Canuel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Batty misses.
Batty throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Batty misses with a wild combination.
Canuel is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Canuel misses.
Batty misses with a right hand
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batty looks to score with a jab to the body but Canuel is just out of range.
Canuel lunges at Batty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batty's hand.
Batty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batty misses with a right hand
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canuel missing with a left hand there. Batty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Batty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Batty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batty tries to clinch there but Canuel circles away.
Batty slips a straight right by Canuel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batty! But no joy.
Batty with a hook.
Batty takes one to the chin there.
Obi Canuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Batty swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Batty throws a combination that misses
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batty throws a body shot but no joy.
Canuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batty throws a lazy uppercut
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Batty slips a jab and a cross from Canuel.
Batty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Canuel.
Canuel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Batty with that takedown attempt.
Batty ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.
Batty lands a jab to Canuel's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel avoids the body shot from Batty.
Batty misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Batty throws a body punch but Canuel moves out of range.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canuel staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Canuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canuel 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Canuel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Obi Canuel made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Bateman has a takedown stuffed.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canuel is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Canuel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Bateman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel throws a series of punches but Bateman moves out of range.
Canuel takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canuel. #T1#
Canuel tries to land a front kick but Bateman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bateman staying out of range there.
Canuel throws out a powerful jab.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but Canuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canuel scores with a jab to the head.
Obi Canuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canuel works the jab nicely.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canuel looks to land a combination but Bateman avoids it well.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Canuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canuel looks to throw the jab but Bateman is out of range.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bateman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Canuel's shoulder, as Canuel tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Bateman tries to bum rush Canuel with a series of wild strikes but Canuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bateman with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Canuel scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Canuel throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Canuel moves forwards but Bateman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canuel cracks the inside of Bateman's front leg.
Canuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman checks the leg kick.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Canuel tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canuel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bateman dives in and grabs Canuel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canuel pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Canuel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Canuel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bateman backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Canuel throws a series of punches but Bateman avoids them all with ease.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Canuel sprawls and moves away.
Canuel lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canuel as he jumps to the side.
Bateman throws the left hand but Canuel avoids the punch easily.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Canuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canuel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bateman momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canuel manages to avoid it.
Canuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Canuel backs away looking to recover.
Canuel throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canuel is keeping the position for now.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Canuel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Canuel dominating with strikes here.
Bateman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Canuel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Canuel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Bateman is rocked!
Canuel with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Bateman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bateman can't escape the position.
Bateman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Canuel postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bateman in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bateman to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
A relieved looking Obi Canuel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Powers 58 - Wednesday Fights
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Canuel closes the distance and clinches.
Beddoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Canuel.
Canuel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beddoe has a couple of punches blocked by Canuel.
Beddoe wants to get back to striking at distance but Canuel won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Canuel obliges.
Beddoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Canuel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beddoe up against the cage.
Beddoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beddoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beddoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Beddoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beddoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canuel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beddoe tries to throw a body punch but Canuel avoids it by throwing Beddoe back against the cage. #T1#
Canuel lands a knee to the head.
Canuel misses with the head strike. #TD#
Beddoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Beddoe is looking to take a break and control but Canuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddoe working away.
Canuel is looking for a sweep.
Canuel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Canuel defends the submission attempt.
Canuel wants to improve his position but Beddoe is controlling well. #T2#
Canuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Canuel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Beddoe pushes a forearm under Canuel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Canuel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philo Beddoe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Philo Beddoe waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Canuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canuel fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Canuel has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Canuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Canuel controls the action.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Canuel - that landed with a thud.
Canuel missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canuel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canuel lands a jab.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canuel looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Canuel tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Canuel gets a clinch.
Canuel lands a left hand.
Canuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel cracks the inside of Canuel's front leg.
Steel with a hook.#CL#
Canuel gets a clinch.
Canuel lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Canuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Canuel controls the action.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Canuel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Canuel blocking some punches.
Steel lands a left hand.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel jabs at Canuel's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Canuel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Canuel misses with a body kick.
Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canuel connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Canuel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canuel with a nice cross.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Canuel's leg but Canuel calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Canuel's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canuel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Canuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canuel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Canuel misses with a hook.
Canuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canuel looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Canuel throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Canuel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Canuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canuel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel pushes Canuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Steel.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
Canuel blocks an uppercut.
Canuel has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Canuel. #T4#
Canuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canuel tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Canuel is wise to it.
Canuel scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Canuel looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
Canuel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Canuel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Canuel lands the left hand.#CL#
Canuel moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Steel.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Butch Steel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canuel is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Steel blocks a head kick by Canuel.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Canuel's defenses.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Canuel.
Canuel moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Canuel moves into the clinch.
Canuel digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Canuel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obi Canuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Canuel on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Canuel.
Canuel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canuel misses with the head strike.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Canuel controls his hands. #T1##BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel is looking to slow Canuel down with leg kicks.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canuel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Canuel throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Canuel - just one landing.
Canuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
A bone on bone clash there as Canuel blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Canuel moves out of range easily.
Canuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel.
Canuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel lands a jab.#T2#
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canuel checks it well.
Canuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Steel.
Canuel misses with the combination.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canuel is looking to clinch.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Canuel clinches.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3##BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel scores with a one two! Canuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Butch Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canuel.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Canuel is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Canuel tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Canuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canuel tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canuel misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Canuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.#T4#
Canuel blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Canuel thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canuel. That did some damage!
Steel throws out a leg kick but Canuel moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Canuel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Canuel instigates a clinch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canuel's elbow. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Canuel has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Canuel is controlling the position.
Steel blocking some punches.
Canuel scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Butch Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel connects with a leg kick. Canuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Canuel closes the distance and clinches.
Canuel works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries to work over Canuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canuel missing with knees to the body.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Canuel.
Canuel tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Canuel back against the cage.
Canuel is trying to stall.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canuel lands with a left to the head.
Canuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel thumps Canuel with a low kick.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
A big right from Canuel misses.
Canuel misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Canuel was not able to check.
Steel clobbers Canuel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Canuel is controlling him.
Canuel's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Canuel controls his hands.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Canuel.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canuel misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canuel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canuel misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Canuel is rocked!#T2#
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Canuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Steel rushes Canuel and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuel wants to stay close but Steel steps back to make room for something. Canuel seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Steel and Canuel drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Butch Steel!

Event: PFC 50
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Canuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Beddoe is just out of range.
Beddoe slips a jab from Canuel.
Nice straight punches there by Canuel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canuel.
Canuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddoe wants to counter the offense by Canuel and move into the clinch position.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Beddoe blocks the low kick.
Canuel throws a head kick but Beddoe moves out of range.
Beddoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canuel scores with a head kick.
Canuel thows a leg kick but Beddoe checks it #TD2#
and Beddoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel is looking for a sweep.
Canuel wants to control but Beddoe postures up.
Beddoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Canuel some visible discomfort.
Beddoe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canuel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beddoe trying to control the position but Canuel is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Beddoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beddoe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Canuel is looking to regain half guard here but Beddoe keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beddoe wants to control but Canuel is keeping him busy.
Beddoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beddoe with the ground and pound but Canuel regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuel is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Canuel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beddoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beddoe's back!#T2#
Canuel is not going to allow Beddoe to sit and survive in this position.
Canuel scores with punches from the back.
Beddoe is really stuck here.
Canuel not allowing Beddoe to control his hands.
Beddoe is covering up but some of the strikes from Canuel are getting through and doing damage.
Beddoe breaks Canuel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel wants to sweep here but Beddoe controlling him for the moment.
Beddoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuel is retaining full guard. #T3#
Beddoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Canuel has wrist control.
Canuel seems keen to control Beddoe's posture.
Beddoe lands a couple of digs.
Canuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddoe throws a strike but Canuel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Canuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canuel has managed to get both his arms back between Beddoe's legs - danger averted.
Beddoe trying to keep a closed guard but Canuel is proving a slippery customer.
Canuel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beddoe is proving hard to escape from.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Beddoe looking for subs off his back but Canuel has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Canuel is trying to control. Beddoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canuel working Beddoe over with strikes.
Beddoe is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beddoe taking some punishment here, with Canuel in his half guard.
Beddoe trying to control but Canuel postures up.
Canuel wants to stand up but Beddoe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beddoe trying to hold on to Canuel's head to control him but Canuel postures up.
Beddoe has hold of Canuel's hands but Canuel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Canuel's head coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beddoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beddoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Beddoe does no damage.
Canuel walks into a stiff left hand from Beddoe.
Canuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canuel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beddoe dodges the punch combination from Canuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Beddoe gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Canuel wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Beddoe stalling.
Canuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Canuel defends the submission attempt.
Beddoe trying to mount his opponent but Canuel defends it.
Beddoe is just content to waste time from the top position. Canuel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Canuel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Canuel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Beddoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Canuel prevents Beddoe from improving his position.
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. Canuel connects with a nice short shot to Beddoe's temple.
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. Canuel connects with a nice short shot to Beddoe's temple.
Beddoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Canuel from advancing to side control.
Canuel working Beddoe over with strikes. #SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beddoe tries to get to full guard but Canuel has control of the leg.
Canuel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obi Canuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Canuel slips a nice elbow through Beddoe's hands, connecting with Beddoe's forehead.
Beddoe is refusing to be controlled, as Canuel sits in half guard.
Beddoe gets back to full guard.
Canuel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canuel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beddoe's head.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beddoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beddoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Beddoe, not yet. #SUB2#
Beddoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canuel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Canuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beddoe trying to control the position.
Beddoe keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Obi Canuel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beddoe closes the distance and clinches up with Canuel, looking for a takedown. Beddoe pushes Canuel against the ropes but Canuel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canuel blocks a jab.
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Beddoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Beddoe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canuel.
Beddoe throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Some wild striking there from Beddoe.
Canuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beddoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Canuel #TD2#
and Beddoe counters with a single leg into guard. Canuel didn't expect that.
Canuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beddoe trying to control but Canuel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Canuel wants to sweep here but Beddoe controlling him for the moment.
Beddoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Canuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddoe preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Beddoe has gone for a leg lock! Canuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beddoe's guard.#REVR#
Canuel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canuel stands up over Beddoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Canuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canuel has managed to get both his arms back between Beddoe's legs - danger averted.
Beddoe keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
Canuel is looking to stand up but Beddoe won't let him.
Canuel landing with the ground and pound.
Beddoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canuel postures up and lands a big shot to Beddoe's brow.
Canuel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Beddoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuel is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Beddoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canuel keeps working.
Beddoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Beddoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi Canuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Canuel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beddoe is working for a kimura but Canuel is defending it quite comfortably.
Canuel trying to hold on to Beddoe's head to control him but Beddoe postures up.
Beddoe trying to control from half guard but Canuel is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Canuel defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canuel 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Canuel!
Obi Canuel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC : Fight Night 49
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1##CL#
Canuel closes the distance and pushes Guru back into the cage.
Canuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canuel landing knees to the body.
Guru jumps guard but Canuel stands there with Guru around his waist. Guru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guru jumps guard but Canuel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Canuel.
Canuel lands a nice uppercut.
Canuel lands a nice knee to the body.
Canuel misses with a body punch.
Canuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canuel's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel lands a good knee to the midsection. Guru won't want to take too many of those.
Guru looks winded!
Guru tries to pull guard but Canuel won't allow it.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.#BC#
Canuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canuel.
Canuel connects with a single shot there.
Canuel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Guru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guru has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Canuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guru.
Canuel keeps Guru at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Canuel clinches up against the cage.
Guru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Canuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canuel lands a left hand.
Canuel lands a body punch. #BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canuel lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guru shoots in but no luck this time.
Canuel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
A head kick lands from Canuel that sends Guru to the canvas. Guru tries to scramble back to his feet but Canuel brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Guru is rocked!
Canuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guru keeps working. #T2#
Canuel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guru some visible discomfort.
Guru can't do much from the bottom here.
Canuel taking a breather here.
Canuel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Canuel lands an elbow.
Canuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Canuel prevents Guru from escaping the position.
Guru taking punishment in the form of punches.
Guru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Canuel connects with a decent elbow.
Canuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guru is still in real trouble! Can Canuel finish him?
Canuel controlling from side mount.
Guru seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Guru tries to bench press Canuel off him but Canuel keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canuel landing strikes.
Canuel is putting a hurting on Guru here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel looks up at the clock and then as Guru takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Canuel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Canuel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guru down.
Canuel working the head with strikes.
Canuel scoring with punches from side control.
Canuel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Canuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guru keeps working.
Canuel working the head with strikes.
Canuel lands some shots froms side control.
Canuel lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Guru wants to control but Canuel postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Canuel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guru to see if he's OK.
Guru is looking to regain half guard here but Canuel keeps moving and retains side control.
Canuel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canuel is putting a hurting on Guru here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canuel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Guru takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Guru looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Canuel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
A very excited looking Obi Canuel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.

Event: PFC tbatba--
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Canuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decimus Meridius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canuel on the side of the head.
Canuel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
Canuel is looking to counter the offense by Decimus Meridius and move into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius 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.
Decimus Meridius takes one to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch there but Canuel circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Canuel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Canuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab-cross combination.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range as Canuel throws a body kick.
Canuel throws a head kick but Decimus Meridius moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Decimus Meridius clinches up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here. #BC#
Canuel manages to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decimus Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canuel's hands.
Decimus Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canuel.
Decimus Meridius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Decimus Meridius pushes Canuel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hook to the body.
Canuel throws a head kick that Decimus Meridius semi-blocks.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Canuel throws a head kick that Decimus Meridius semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decimus Meridius can pounce on him. #T2#
Decimus Meridius lands with a shot to the body.
Canuel throws a body kick that misses
and Decimus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius misses with a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decimus Meridius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decimus Meridius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canuel.
Decimus Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Canuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decimus Meridius can pounce on him.
Canuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decimus Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canuel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decimus Meridius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canuel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Decimus Meridius pushes Canuel up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Decimus Meridius.
Knees to the body from Canuel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius. #BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Canuel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canuel throws a nice looking combination but Decimus Meridius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Decimus Meridius misses.
Canuel wants to clinch.
Decimus Meridius avoids the head kick by Canuel.
Decimus Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canuel moves away from the strike by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius stuns Canuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius. #CL#
Canuel closes the distance and pushes Decimus Meridius back into the cage.
Canuel prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
Canuel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Canuel controls the action.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decimus Meridius blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus Meridius has double underhooks.
Decimus Meridius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canuel lands a shoulder strike.
Decimus Meridius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Canuel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Decimus Meridius can turn it around.
Canuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Canuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Canuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canuel lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius lands with a left to the head.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canuel.
Canuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canuel tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it. #BC#
Canuel manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Decimus Meridius rushes Canuel and presses him up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot.
Canuel lands with a short shot to the head.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Canuel.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Canuel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canuel. #T2#
Canuel misses with a knee strike.
Decimus Meridius pushes Canuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimus Meridius tries a body shot but Canuel blocks it. #BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canuel lands a really nice looking cross but Decimus Meridius seems unphased.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canuel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decimus Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canuel's hands.
Decimus Meridius throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canuel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Canuel throws a lazy head kick
and Decimus Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a head kick. #T3#
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping right.
Decimus Meridius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimus Meridius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canuel throws a body kick that misses.
Decimus Meridius takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut even more.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Canuel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Decimus Meridius throws out a powerful jab.
Decimus Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decimus Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Canuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Obi Canuel has been cut.
Canuel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canuel moves out of range of the body kick from Decimus Meridius.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canuel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Decimus Meridius counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Canuel is rocked!
Decimus Meridius steps in with a hook that catches Canuel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Decimus Meridius follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Canuel looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Decimus Meridius!

Event: LEGACY! 69
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Conner punishes Canuel's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Conner. Beautiful body shot.
Conner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Conner misses.
Canuel throws out a counter right but Conner avoids it with no problem.
Canuel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conner avoids the head kick by Canuel.
Canuel lands with a right hand.
Conner throws a head kick that misses.
Canuel lands with a shot to the body.
Canuel throws a lazy right hand but Conner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Canuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Conner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Conner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Canuel throws a push kick but Conner slaps the foot to one side.
Canuel 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.
Conner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Obi Canuel has been cut.
Conner with a nice cross.
Wayne Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy.
Canuel throws a leg kick but Conner checks it.
Conner lands with a nice combination. Canuel backs away looking to recover.
Canuel connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Conner.
A head kick misses from Canuel.
Canuel throws out a loose jab but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canuel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Conner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conner missing with a left hand there. Canuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conner lands the left hand.
Canuel scores with a sloppy right hand. Conner should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Conner!
Conner tests Canuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conner misses with a hook.
Conner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Conner walks into a stiff left hand from Canuel.
Conner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Conner misses.
Conner takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Conner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conner.
Canuel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canuel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Conner moves out of range of the body kick from Canuel.
Conner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canuel.
Conner misses the shot to the body.
Conner throws a jab when Canuel was well out of range.
Conner lands with a good body shot.
Canuel misses with a hook
and Canuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canuel misses with a head kick. #KD#
Conner lands a left and a right that send Canuel crashing to the mat, dazed. Conner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Canuel is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Canuel out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wayne Conner!
After winning the bout, Wayne Conner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LEGACY! 63
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1#
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel counters with a good, hard body kick but Clark shrugs it off.
Canuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canuel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
Canuel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Canuel finds it's way through Clark's defenses.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Canuel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Canuel.
Canuel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clark under the eye.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Canuel is just out of range.
Clark misses with a jab to the body
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canuel.
Canuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canuel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Clark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canuel needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Canuel scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canuel tries to counter by clinching up but Clark breaks away and moves out of range.
Clark throws a leg kick
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.
Canuel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canuel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canuel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canuel throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
Canuel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canuel misses with a leg kick
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obi Canuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark 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.
Canuel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clark just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Canuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canuel.#TD2#
Clark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Canuel is looking to reverse the position.
Clark working away.
The referee asks Clark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Canuel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Clark is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Clark throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Canuel because Clark loaded up on that one.
Canuel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Canuel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark's back!
Clark covers up after that shot from Canuel.
Clark is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Canuel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Canuel misses with punches from the back. #T3#
Canuel is not going to allow Clark to sit and survive in this position.
Clark covering up well and avoiding damage.
Canuel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clark is covering up but some of the strikes from Canuel are getting through and doing damage.
Canuel throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clark takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Canuel lands shots from the back.
Clark trying to control the position but Canuel manages to sink in the hooks.
Canuel struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Clark is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Canuel. #T4#
I really don't envy Clark right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Clark up.
Clark trying to control the action but Canuel just sinks the hooks in.
Canuel missing with strikes from the back.
Clark is trying to remain composed but Canuel is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark covering up well under a series of strikes from Canuel.
Even with his hooks in, Canuel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Clark covering up well under a barage of strikes.
I really don't envy Clark right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Canuel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Canuel moves into the clinch.
A short left from Canuel.
Clark gets through Canuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Canuel prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark blocking some punches.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Canuel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Canuel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Canuel.
Canuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Canuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Canuel misses with some punches.
Clark gets through Canuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clark.
Canuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canuel misses with some punches.
Canuel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wendel Clark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canuel.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Clark digs a right hand into Canuel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canuel's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canuel throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Canuel's ribcage. Canuel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark pushes Canuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canuel misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Clark. #T3#
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Canuel stalling the fight.
Canuel has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark tries to work over Canuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
Canuel prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark avoiding damage as Canuel throws knees to the body.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark lands an uppercut.
Canuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
Canuel trying to stall but Clark improves his position.
Canuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Canuel with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canuel lands with a left to the head.
Canuel leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
Canuel looking to stall.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Clark lands a big right hand that drops Canuel! The killer instinct kicks in and Clark finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Clark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wendel Clark!
During a confident post fight interview, Wendel Clark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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