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KOTC 11 The Rematch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Hornchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OBrien kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fire Work. Hornchuck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Uplift- Pantera. Darcy Hornchuck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darcy Hornchuck!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hornchuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OBrien gets a takedown into half guard.
OBrien is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hornchuck sees it coming and defends easily.
Hornchuck is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Hornchuck is defending well.
Hornchuck has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hornchuck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OBrien has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hornchuck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! OBrien is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hornchuck pulls down on the head and he's put OBrien to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darcy Hornchuck!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brain Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geowanny Velasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brain Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geowanny Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasco. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasco.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Velasco circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasco circles away.
Velasco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasco throws a shot to the body.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards throws a right hand that Velasco ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasco also avoids with ease.
Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velasco throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Velasco 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Velasco or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards which made him look bad.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Velasco pushes him off.
Velasco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edwards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards working a defensive guard but Velasco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Edwards gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Velasco connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Velasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Velasco thows a huge punch but Edwards dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is pressing down on Velasco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasco with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasco works over Edwards with some ground and pound from guard.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Velasco landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards has momentary wrist control but Velasco slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasco stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Edwards throws up his legs and catches Velasco in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Velasco tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Edwards! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brain Edwards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerker Gerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerker Gerk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Tribbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerker Gerk!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribbett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tribbett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribbett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tribbett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tribbett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gerk wants to stand and escape but Tribbett is having none of it.
Tribbett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerk keeping moving, preventing Tribbett from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gerk pushes Tribbett up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribbett is trying to break free.
Gerk breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerk slaps away a takedown attempt from Tribbett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribbett closes the distance and clinches up with Gerk, looking for a takedown. Tribbett pushes Gerk against the cage but Gerk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gerk fails with the takedown.
Gerk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Gerk.
Gerk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tribbett is breathing heavily.
Gerk stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Gerk.
Gerk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gerk has clasped his hands together around Tribbett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribbett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tribbett wants to control but Gerk postures up.
Tribbett is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerk wants to stand but Tribbett is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tribbett wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tribbett seems a little lost for a moment, as Gerk dominates the positioning.
Gerk wants to stand but Tribbett has his arm trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gerk clinches with his opponent.
Gerk is struggling to control the position.
Gerk is pressed up against the cage. Tribbett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerk down to the mat. Gerk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tribbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerk drives through and clinches with Tribbett against the cage.
Gerk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tribbett can't fight it off and eventually Gerk manages to take the fight to the floor. Tribbett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tribbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerk wants to stand but Tribbett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gerk wanted to stand there but Tribbett had control of the position.
Tribbett has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gerk should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tribbett has tightened it up now! Gerk should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Tribbett!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Rovaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kizzy Snizzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kizzy Snizzy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emerson Rovaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kizzy Snizzy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovaldo wants to clinch up but Snizzy keeps it at a distance.
Rovaldo has Snizzy up against the cage in a clinch.
Snizzy has Rovaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rovaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snizzy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rovaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rovaldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snizzy is working for takedown but Rovaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emerson Rovaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kizzy Snizzy.
Rovaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Rovaldo to work.
Rovaldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snizzy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snizzy jumps guard but Rovaldo stands there with Snizzy around his waist. Snizzy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Rovaldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rovaldo manages to break the clinch.
Rovaldo throws a head kick that Snizzy semi-blocks.
Rovaldo rushes Snizzy and presses him up against the cage.
Snizzy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rovaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Snizzy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rovaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rovaldo has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaldo'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.
Snizzy tries for a takedown but Rovaldo manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Rovaldo.
Snizzy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rovaldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rovaldo blocks a body shot from Snizzy.
Rovaldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Snizzy won't want to take too many of those.
Rovaldo connects with a knee to the head.
Snizzy jumps guard but Rovaldo stands there with Snizzy around his waist. Snizzy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rovaldo working Snizzy over with knees to the body.
Snizzy looks gassed!
Snizzy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rovaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rovaldo stalling.
Rovaldo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rovaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emerson Rovaldo.
Rovaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rovaldo manages to break the clinch.
Rovaldo gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rovaldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rovaldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snizzy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rovaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snizzy.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body.
Rovaldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snizzy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rovaldo scores a nice knee to the body.
Rovaldo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snizzy's face.
Rovaldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snizzy up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rovaldo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snizzy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rovaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rovaldo has Snizzy pushed against the cage.
Snizzy tries for a takedown but Rovaldo manages to get underhooks.
Rovaldo leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emerson Rovaldo.
Rovaldo moves into range and clinches up with Snizzy.
Rovaldo stalls.
Rovaldo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rovaldo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rovaldo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snizzy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rovaldo smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Rovaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rovaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rovaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rovaldo tries to clinch but Snizzy moves out of range.
Rovaldo pushes Snizzy up against the cage in a clinch.
Rovaldo scores with a knee to the head.
Snizzy wants a takedown.
Rovaldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snizzy wants to break free but Rovaldo has control.
Rovaldo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rovaldo.
Rovaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snizzy's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Rovaldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Rovaldo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snizzy closes the distance and clinches up with Rovaldo, looking for a takedown. Snizzy pushes Rovaldo against the cage but Rovaldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snizzy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rovaldo scores with a push kick.
Rovaldo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rovaldo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snizzy to get to his feet.
Rovaldo is looking to clinch but Snizzy is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaldo tries to clinch but Snizzy moves out of range.
Rovaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Snizzy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rovaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Snizzy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rovaldo lands a nice knee to the body.
Rovaldo manages to break the clinch.
Snizzy has his takedown stuffed
and Rovaldo moves into the clinch.
Emerson Rovaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kizzy Snizzy.
Snizzy is breathing heavily.
Rovaldo stops a takedown attempt from Snizzy.
Rovaldo has Snizzy pressed against the cage, preventing Snizzy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rovaldo crunches a lovely knee into Snizzy's ribcage.
Rovaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snizzy tries for a takedown but Rovaldo manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo is pushing Snizzy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Snizzy wants to get back to striking at distance but Rovaldo won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rovaldo.
A body shot lands from Rovaldo.
Rovaldo stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rovaldo obliges.
Rovaldo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Snizzy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovaldo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rovaldo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rovaldo is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rovaldo.
Snizzy letting Rovaldo take a breather here.
Rovaldo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snizzy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rovaldo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rovaldo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rovaldo jumps guard.
Snizzy wants to control from the top but Rovaldo keeps moving.
Snizzy tries to stand but Rovaldo is controlling from the bottom.
Snizzy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rovaldo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snizzy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rovaldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rovaldo has escaped and now he's on top!
Rovaldo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Rovaldo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rovaldo forces Snizzy back against the cage and clinches.
Snizzy tries to pull guard but Rovaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Snizzy drops back down to his feet.
Rovaldo jumps guard.
Rovaldo keeping moving, preventing Snizzy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snizzy is fighting to break Rovaldo's control of his arms but Rovaldo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snizzy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rovaldo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rovaldo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rovaldo!
Snizzy is trying to improve his position.
Rovaldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snizzy on the ground.
Snizzy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rovaldo taking a breather here.
Snizzy is not content to let Rovaldo control the position.
Snizzy is looking to regain half guard here but Rovaldo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo has control of an arm but Snizzy manages to advance to Rovaldo's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snizzy is hanging on to Rovaldo's back as he tries to escape.
Emerson Rovaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snizzy seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Rovaldo's chin but Rovaldo turns very nicely into Snizzy's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Rovaldo.
Snizzy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Rovaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rovaldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Rovaldo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bordoada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omaly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Sebastian Bordoada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Omaly's chin.
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian Bordoada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omaly shoots in looking for a takedown. Bordoada tries to sprawl out of it but Omaly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bordoada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bordoada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omaly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bordoada sprawls well initially but Omaly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bordoada trying to control here.
Bordoada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bordoada.
Omaly drops back looking for a leg! Bordoada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bordoada manages to kick Omaly off! Omaly jumps back into Bordoada's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Omaly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omaly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bordoada's head.
Omaly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Omaly throws a big right hand that misses.
Omaly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bordoada is keeping the position for now.
Omaly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bordoada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Omaly, into his guard.
Omaly is looking to sinch up a triangle. Bordoada throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Omaly's body to avoid the submission. Omaly has instead reached around Bordoada's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Omaly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Omaly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between destiny hurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, destiny hurd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Correa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hurd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
hurd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Correa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
hurd throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
hurd wants to control the pace but Correa is squirming around nicely.
hurd won't let Correa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
hurd wants to control the pace but Correa is squirming around nicely.
Correa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Correa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from hurd.
hurd 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.
Correa blocking the ground and pound.
hurd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
hurd working for a submission but Correa is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa bucks up and throws hurd to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Correa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and hurd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Correa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst hurd is controlling him.
hurd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
hurd prevents Correa from getting back to his feet.
hurd drops back looking for a leg! Correa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Correa manages to kick hurd off! hurd jumps back into Correa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correa keeping moving, preventing hurd from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hurd drops back looking for a leg! Correa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Correa manages to kick hurd off! hurd jumps back into Correa's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hurd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
hurd wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
hurd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Correa with a poor takedown
so hurd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
hurd stops Correa from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hurd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Correa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Correa has escaped and now he's on top!
hurd is breathing heavily.
Correa wanted to stand there but hurd had control of the position.
Correa tries to free his leg and advance position but hurd is retaining full guard.
Correa stands up from hurd's guard - Correa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Correa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and hurd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
destiny hurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Correa.
hurd stands and throws Correa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
hurd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no hurd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
hurd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hurd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Correa, who protects the arm well.
Correa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but hurd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
hurd tries to advance position but instead Correa slips a leg back in to half guard.
Correa tries to kick hurd off but hurd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Correa is refusing to be controlled, as hurd sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Correa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and hurd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by hurd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
destiny hurd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
hurd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Correa swivels and escapes.
Correa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Correa tries for a takedown but hurd circles away easily
and hurd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Correa wants to get back to his feet.
hurd is looking for a kimura here.
hurd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Correa pushes hurd off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa throws a right hand that hurd ducks under and follows up with a left that hurd also avoids with ease.
Correa stalks hurd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into hurd's face. hurd staggers backwards, shaken.
Correa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Correa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Correa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so hurd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
hurd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Correa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes hurd off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Correa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and hurd counters with a shoot takedown. Correa fights it but they end up in guard.
destiny hurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Correa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
hurd slips nicely into half guard.
hurd prevents Correa from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hurd throwing shots but Correa is blocking nicely.
hurd stands up out of the half guard.
Correa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and hurd counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Correa's guard now.
hurd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
hurd postures up in Correa's guard and throws a big left but Correa blocks it.
hurd stops Correa from standing up.
hurd stands up and waves to Correa to follow him.
Correa tries for a takedown but hurd circles away easily
and hurd counters with a takedown into side control.
Correa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but hurd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
hurd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Correa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa is trying to get back to his feet.
hurd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Correa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
hurd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no hurd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
hurd prevents Correa from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hurd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Correa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Correa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jab from Correa.
Correa misses with a takedown attempt
and hurd counters with a takedown into side control.
Correa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but hurd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
hurd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Correa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
hurd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Correa keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
destiny hurd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Correa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
hurd with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Correa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Correa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows hurd to get to his feet.
Correa throws a chopping leg kick but hurd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Correa cracks the inside of hurd's front leg.
hurd misses with a takedown attempt - Correa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Correa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hurd ducks right into an uppercut from Correa.
Correa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
hurd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Correa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for destiny hurd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Correa lands a nice shot that snaps hurd's head back.
Correa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Correa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
hurd wants to control but Correa is keeping busy.
hurd is looking for a sweep. Correa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Correa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for hurd!
Correa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! hurd has his hands clasped together but Correa breaks the hold and hurd is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Correa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Correa!
Eric Correa is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carwin Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes into the arena with Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carwin Brock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry King!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a series of punches but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brock circles away quickly and effectively.
Brock slips a jab and a cross from King.
King swinging wildly here.
King checks a leg kick.
Brock moves away from the strike by King.
King with a nice cross.
King misses with a straight right.
Brock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Brock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King misses with a double jab
and Brock counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
Brock 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.
King controlling from the top position.
Brock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brock has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Brock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
Brock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brock has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brock counters with a slapping leg kick.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brock if he has to take too many more of those.
King drops Brock with a beautiful combination! Brock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Brock is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a big uppercut and Brock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brock looks OK. King waves Brock back to his feet!
Oh Brock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Brock topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry King!
Larry King is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Mountain Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bittor Xavier has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Xavier's ribs.
Xavier thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xavier stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Xavier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Xavier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xavier's guard.
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Xavier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Xavier tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xavier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xavier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bittor Xavier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Xavier finds it's target.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Xavier keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Xavier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xavier works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Xavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Xavier is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xavier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Xavier dives on top into guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Xavier stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Xavier control the position.
Xavier is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Xavier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xavier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xavier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xavier's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bittor Xavier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xavier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Xavier in his guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xavier!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xavier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Xavier turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Xavier's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Junior Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maikkel Mikkelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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188 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maikkel Mikkelsson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roundius moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikkelsson misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roundius takes a swing at Mikkelsson's ribcage but misses.
Roundius looks for the body kick but Mikkelsson saw that one coming.
Roundius throws a push kick but Mikkelsson slaps the foot to one side.
Mikkelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikkelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roundius can pounce on him.
Roundius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roundius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikkelsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roundius.
Mikkelsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mikkelsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mikkelsson walks into a left hand.
Roundius looks to land a left hand but Mikkelsson moved out of range nicely.
Roundius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roundius lands with a good body shot.
Mikkelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Mikkelsson as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roundius throws a sloppy head kick and Mikkelsson moves out of range easily.
Roundius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mikkelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roundius. Roundius obviously looking to wear him down.
Mikkelsson throws a series of punches but Roundius avoids them all with ease.
Roundius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikkelsson sprawls well initially but Roundius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roundius is pressing down on Mikkelsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mikkelsson is holding on for now.
Roundius is just content to waste time from the top position. Mikkelsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roundius postures up in Mikkelsson's guard and throws a big left but Mikkelsson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roundius trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikkelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mikkelsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roundius throws a strike but Mikkelsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roundius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikkelsson's guard.
Roundius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roundius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roundius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roundius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius thows a big elbow that misses.
Mikkelsson wants to sweep here but Roundius controlling him for the moment.
Roundius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikkelsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roundius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roundius misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Roundius.
Roundius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roundius misses with a leg kick.
Roundius misses with a body kick.
Mikkelsson avoids the body shot from Roundius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roundius moves away from the strike by Mikkelsson.
A combination from Mikkelsson does no damage.
Mikkelsson scores with a body shot.
Roundius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Roundius misses its intended target.
Mikkelsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roundius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roundius misses with a wild body shot.
Roundius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mikkelsson loads up on a big right hand but Roundius slips the punch.
Incredius Roundius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikkelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roundius moves away.
Mikkelsson throws a jab when Roundius was well out of range.
Mikkelsson lands a jab to the nose.
Mikkelsson lands with a shot to the body.
Roundius is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roundius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incredius Roundius dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mikkelsson walks into a straight right hand from Roundius.
Mikkelsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roundius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roundius.
Mikkelsson tries to bum rush Roundius with a series of wild strikes but Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roundius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikkelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Roundius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roundius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikkelsson scores with a jab to the head.
Roundius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roundius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mikkelsson to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roundius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikkelsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roundius but great work by Mikkelsson.
Roundius is trying to control Mikkelsson's posture but Mikkelsson avoids it.
Mikkelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Mikkelsson does no damage.
Mikkelsson moves out of range as Roundius strikes.
Roundius slips under a jab from Mikkelsson.
Incredius Roundius is winning the standup battle so far.
Roundius throws a body punch but Mikkelsson moves out of range.
Mikkelsson ducks under a wild hook from Roundius.
Roundius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikkelsson. That did some damage!
Mikkelsson throws out a loose jab but Roundius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maikkel Mikkelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikkelsson lands a really nice looking cross but Roundius seems unphased.
Mikkelsson misses the jab.
Roundius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikkelsson takes a step back to recover.
Mikkelsson cracks Roundius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mikkelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roundius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roundius lands in his opponent's guard.
Roundius trying to control but Mikkelsson is working from the bottom.
Roundius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mikkelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roundius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roundius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikkelsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roundius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius stopping the sweep attempt from Mikkelsson.
Roundius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roundius 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.
Roundius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roundius swings for the body but Mikkelsson moves out of range.
Roundius is looking to score with low kicks.
Mikkelsson throws a right and a left that Roundius avoids nicely.
Maikkel Mikkelsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roundius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roundius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roundius staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikkelsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roundius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Mikkelsson does it's job there.
Roundius misses with a straight right.
Mikkelsson throws a looping overhand right but Roundius ducks down to avoid it.
Mikkelsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mikkelsson defending well as Roundius loads up on a big left hand.
Mikkelsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Mikkelsson lands.
Mikkelsson throws a one two combo.
Mikkelsson misses with a double jab.
Roundius misses with an uppercut. Mikkelsson saw that one coming.
Mikkelsson walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roundius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikkelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Roundius.
Mikkelsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Roundius's head.
Mikkelsson looks to land a combination but Roundius avoids it well.
Mikkelsson throws the left hand but Roundius avoids the punch easily.
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 Incredius Roundius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roundius tries to land a front kick but Mikkelsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roundius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikkelsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Roundius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikkelsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mikkelsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roundius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mikkelsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roundius misses with a looping right.
Roundius throws a combination that misses
and Mikkelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roundius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roundius moves forwards but Mikkelsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roundius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roundius connects with a solid leg kick.
Roundius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikkelsson lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roundius looks to land a body kick but Mikkelsson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roundius misses with a body kick.
Mikkelsson throws a lazy right hand but Roundius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikkelsson checks a leg kick.
Roundius misses with a low kick as Mikkelsson jumps back.
Roundius throws a solid leg kick but Mikkelsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roundius.
Roundius moves out of range as Mikkelsson strikes.
Roundius is looking to slow Mikkelsson down with leg kicks.
Mikkelsson misses the body punch
and Roundius counters with a nice kick to the body.
Roundius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikkelsson.
Roundius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roundius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikkelsson. That did some damage!
Roundius moves away from the strike by Mikkelsson.
Roundius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roundius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Roundius.
Mikkelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikkelsson misses the jab.
Nice cross by Mikkelsson.
Roundius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikkelsson.
Roundius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roundius throws out a leg kick but Mikkelsson moves out of range and Roundius only half commits.
Roundius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikkelsson moves away.
Roundius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roundius explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Roundius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikkelsson tries to bum rush Roundius with a series of wild strikes but Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Roundius.
Roundius misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roundius.
Roundius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikkelsson defends it nicely.
Roundius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roundius misses with a body shot.
Roundius avoids the body shot from Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Mikkelsson throws a right hand that Roundius ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundius also avoids with ease.
Mikkelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roundius moves away.
Roundius looks to land a left hand but Mikkelsson moved out of range nicely.
Roundius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roundius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikkelsson throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikkelsson.
No joy there for Mikkelsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mikkelsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Roundius should have avoided that one.
Mikkelsson checks a low kick from Roundius.
Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikkelsson.
Roundius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikkelsson.
Roundius misses with a low kick as Mikkelsson jumps back.
Roundius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mikkelsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Roundius swings for the body but Mikkelsson moves out of range.
Mikkelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Mikkelsson throws a hook to the side of Roundius's head but Roundius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikkelsson misses with the combination.
Mikkelsson cracks Roundius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikkel Mikkelsson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roundius.
Mikkelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roundius can pounce on him.
Roundius misses with a body kick.
Roundius misses with a body kick.
Roundius throws a wild body kick that Mikkelsson sees coming a mile off.
Roundius drops his hands momentarily and Mikkelsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikkelsson digs a good body shot into Roundius's ribs.
Mikkelsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roundius counters with a nice uppercut.
Roundius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mikkelsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mikkelsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Incredius Roundius has been cut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mikkelsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Mikkelsson misses.
Mikkelsson clobbers Roundius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundius misses with a body shot
and Mikkelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikkelsson punishes Roundius's body with a nice straight punch.
Mikkelsson swinging wildly here.
Roundius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mikkelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roundius was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikkelsson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikkelsson.
Roundius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roundius ducks right into an uppercut from Mikkelsson.
Mikkelsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roundius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikkelsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikkelsson misses with a double jab.
Mikkelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Roundius.
Mikkelsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roundius tries to land a front kick but Mikkelsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roundius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mikkelsson tries to bum rush Roundius with a series of wild strikes but Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roundius misses with a kick to the body.
Roundius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mikkelsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Roundius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roundius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikkelsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roundius has Mikkelsson in his guard.
Mikkelsson trying to control but Roundius is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikkelsson tries to stand but Roundius is controlling from the bottom.
Roundius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mikkelsson!
Roundius throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Roundius throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mikkelsson because Roundius loaded up on that one.
Mikkelsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikkelsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roundius.
Roundius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikkelsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roundius.
Roundius with shots to the head and body - Mikkelsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roundius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mikkelsson has worked his arm free - good work by Mikkelsson!
Roundius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikkel Mikkelsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Incredius Roundius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roundius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roundius walks into a stiff left hand from Mikkelsson.
Roundius throws out a loose jab but Mikkelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roundius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roundius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roundius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roundius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roundius throws a jab when Mikkelsson was well out of range.
Mikkelsson misses with a straight left.
Mikkelsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roundius.
Mikkelsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mikkelsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roundius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikkelsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikkelsson connects with a right hand. Roundius shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mikkelsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mikkelsson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roundius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roundius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roundius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikkelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikkelsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mikkelsson tests Roundius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roundius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikkelsson.
Roundius takes one to the chin there.
Mikkelsson throws a right hand that Roundius ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundius also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikkelsson blocks the leg kick.
Roundius tries to land a leg kick but Mikkelsson saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Mikkelsson misses.
Roundius fails to land the takedown.
Roundius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mikkelsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Mikkelsson misses.
Roundius throws a front kick aimed at Mikkelsson's knee but Mikkelsson avoids it well.
Roundius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikkelsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roundius backs up against the cage.
Mikkelsson lands a jab to the head.
Roundius slips a jab and a cross from Mikkelsson.
Roundius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roundius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikkelsson sprawls well. Mikkelsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roundius gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikkelsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikkelsson misses with a looping left.
Mikkelsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roundius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson scores with a jab.
Roundius walks into a left hand.
Mikkelsson lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick there by Roundius.
Roundius walks into a straight right hand from Mikkelsson.
Nice defenses there by Roundius.
Mikkelsson checks a low kick from Roundius.
Mikkelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikkelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roundius.
Mikkelsson misses with an uppercut.
Roundius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikkelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roundius manages to avoid it.
Roundius moves out of range of the strikes.
Roundius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsson moves out of range of the body kick from Roundius.
Good work by Mikkelsson as he checks the leg kick.
Roundius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mikkelsson is trying to defend but Roundius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roundius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roundius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikkelsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roundius.
Roundius is looking to take a break and control but Mikkelsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maikkel Mikkelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikkelsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maikkel Mikkelsson!
Maikkel Mikkelsson is the new middleweight champion!
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