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ACME - Montreal XXIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Vasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sakurai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to number girl syndrome. Vasama has chosen Beastie Boys - Sureshot as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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24
149 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
150 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takanori Sakurai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmo Vasama!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasama as he avoids it easily.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama darts in and clinches Sakurai up against the cage.
Sakurai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vasama walks away with a smile on his face. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasama tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakurai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Sakurai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakurai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasama's waist but Vasama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakurai off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakurai .
Vasama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasama throws a head kick but Sakurai moves out of range.
Vasama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown by Sakurai or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasama which made him look bad.
Vasama wants to land a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range.
Vasama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vasama blocks a head kick by Sakurai .
Sakurai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama regains half guard.
Vasama is looking to improve his position.
Vasama preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sakurai is looking to take a break and control but Vasama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasama is looking to improve his position.
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.
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Vasama is defending well.
Sakurai throwing shots but Vasama is blocking nicely.
Vasama moves into full guard.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Vasama keeps moving.
Vasama wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasama is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasama wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai drops back looking for a leg! Vasama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasama manages to kick Sakurai off! Sakurai jumps back into Vasama's guard.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Vasama keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vasama lands with some strikes.
Sakurai can't escape the position.
Sakurai is working hard here to advance position.
Vasama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama 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.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses
and Vasama counters with an outside leg kick.
Sakurai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakurai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vasama thows a body kick. Sakurai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Vasama. No joy for Sakurai on that attempt.
Vasama pushes Sakurai away with a front kick.
Sakurai is looking to chop away at Vasama's legs.
Sakurai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vasama lands with a slapping head kick.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but Vasama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Sakurai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakurai fails with the takedown.
Vasama is looking to land body kicks.
Sakurai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses
and Sakurai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakurai .
Vasama misses with a leg kick.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasama as he avoids it easily.
Sakurai blocks a leg kick.
Vasama misses with a low kick as Sakurai jumps back.
Vasama lands with a kick to the temple. Sakurai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vasama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakurai with a poor takedown
and Vasama counters with a nice body kick.
Vasama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vasama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakurai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasama's sensitive parts.
Vasama tries to clinch there but Sakurai circles away.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
Vasama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakurai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vasama is pressing down on Sakurai 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasama has Sakurai pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasama!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakurai is trying to improve his position.
Vasama is staying tight to Sakurai 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vasama wants to control but Sakurai is keeping him busy.
Vasama controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is not content to let Vasama control the position.
Sakurai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vasama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sakurai gets back to half guard.
Sakurai actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakurai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vasama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vasama wants to advance to full mount but Sakurai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vasama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasama wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving.
Vasama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasama manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sakurai with a poor takedown
and Vasama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakurai is defending well for now.
Sakurai fails to pull guard.
Vasama lands a nice knee to the body.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Sakurai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai jumps guard but Vasama stands there with Sakurai around his waist. Sakurai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Sakurai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakurai blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but Vasama holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakurai drops back down to his feet.
Sakurai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakurai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasama smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Sakurai is predictable there
and Vasama counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakurai .
Sakurai blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Sakurai throws a head kick but Vasama moves out of range.
Vasama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Osmo Vasama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai fails to land the takedown.
Vasama blocks a head kick by Sakurai .
Sakurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasama.
Vasama tried to score with a low kick but Sakurai checks it.
Sakurai checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakurai shoots in but Vasama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakurai tries a low kick but Vasama avoids it.
Vasama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sakurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Sakurai misses
and Vasama counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakurai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Vasama misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but Vasama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasama wants to land a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range.
Vasama tries to score with a low kick but Sakurai moves his leg out of the way.
Sakurai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vasama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakurai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasama smiles and moves away.
Vasama throws a leg kick but Sakurai moved away.
Vasama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sakurai .
Vasama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakurai blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Sakurai swings for the body but Vasama moves out of range.
Vasama lands a leg kick that knocks Sakurai off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vasama.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakurai avoids the damage to the body.
Vasama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Vasama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but Sakurai is blocking nicely.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but Vasama holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakurai drops back down to his feet.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakurai managing to block the knees to the body from Vasama.
Sakurai jumps guard but Vasama stands there with Sakurai around his waist. Sakurai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakurai jumps into guard, dragging Vasama to the mat.
Vasama preventing the sweep.
Sakurai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakurai has his foot on Vasama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasama works his way back into a safe position though.
Takanori Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Vasama defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Vasama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Vasama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Joonatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eisenstein Priestley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
218 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
26
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Joonatan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eisenstein Priestley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priestley swinging wildly here.
Joonatan throws a hook but Priestley blocks it.
Joonatan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Priestley swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joonatan. Priestley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joonatan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joonatan lands a really nice looking cross but Priestley seems unphased.
Priestley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joonatan moves away.
Joonatan staying out of range there.
Priestley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joonatan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Priestley swivels and escapes.
Priestley scores with a nice strike.
Joonatan missing with a left hand there. Priestley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priestley misses with a head kick.
Joonatan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priestley throws a hook but Joonatan avoids it easily.
Priestley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joonatan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joonatan scores with a takedown into Priestley's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priestley keeping moving, preventing Joonatan from controlling successfully.
Joonatan prevents Priestley from getting back to his feet.
Joonatan trying to control but Priestley is working from the bottom.
Joonatan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priestley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priestley wants to stand but Joonatan is controlling the position.
Priestley keeping moving, preventing Joonatan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teppo Joonatan.
Joonatan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joonatan avoids the head kick by Priestley.
Priestley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joonatan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priestley circles away quickly and effectively.
Joonatan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joonatan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joonatan scores with a one two! Priestley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Eisenstein Priestley has been cut.
Priestley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priestley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priestley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joonatan misses the shot to the body.
Joonatan sizes up Priestley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priestley looks to land a right hand but Joonatan moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priestley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joonatan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joonatan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joonatan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priestley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joonatan misses with a few strikes there.
Joonatan thuds his right hand into Priestley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joonatan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joonatan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priestley.
Priestley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joonatan lands a jab to the head.
Priestley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eisenstein Priestley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joonatan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joonatan throws a body punch but Priestley moves out of range.
Priestley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joonatan.
Joonatan throws a jab but it's blocked by Priestley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Priestley misses.
The fighters circling - Priestley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joonatan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priestley.
Joonatan checks a leg kick nicely.
Priestley blocks a jab.
Priestley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priestley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priestley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joonatan swings for the body but Priestley moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priestley.
Joonatan misses with a body shot.
Priestley blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Joonatan.
Priestley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priestley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Joonatan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eisenstein Priestley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Priestley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joonatan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joonatan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priestley moves away.
Priestley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joonatan.
Priestley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Joonatan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joonatan dodges the punch combination from Priestley.
Joonatan scores with a nice right hand.
Priestley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joonatan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Priestley thinking.
Priestley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Joonatan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joonatan.
Joonatan shoots in and gets a takedown into Priestley's guard.
Joonatan trying to control but Priestley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joonatan thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priestley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joonatan tries to free his leg and advance position but Priestley is retaining full guard.
Joonatan trying to control but Priestley is working from the bottom.
Joonatan thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joonatan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Joonatan throwing strikes but missing.
Joonatan postures up in Priestley's guard and throws a big left but Priestley blocks it.
Priestley wants to get back to his feet but Joonatan passes into half guard.
Joonatan controlling the pace.
Joonatan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joonatan with the ground and pound but Priestley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan trying to control but Priestley is working from the bottom.
Priestley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joonatan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joonatan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joonatan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Priestley kicks Joonatan off and gets to his feet.
Priestley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joonatan moves away.
Priestley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joonatan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Priestley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Priestley.
Joonatan throws a good cross that connects.
Joonatan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priestley throws out the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joonatan.
Priestley is not content to let Joonatan control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Joonatan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eisenstein Priestley'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. This is the final round!
Joonatan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Priestley back to the cage. Joonatan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice uppercut lands for Joonatan. That snapped Priestley's head back.
Joonatan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Priestley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joonatan ducks under a wild hook from Priestley.
Joonatan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Joonatan misses
and Priestley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Priestley throws a low kick but Joonatan avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Joonatan.
Priestley looks to land a right hand but Joonatan moved out of range.
Priestley moves forwards but Joonatan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joonatan misses with the combination.
Joonatan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priestley.
Teppo Joonatan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priestley thows a leg kick but Joonatan checks it
and Joonatan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Joonatan. Beautiful body shot.
Joonatan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Priestley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joonatan throws a combination. Priestley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Priestley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joonatan counters with a nice body shot.
Priestley thows a body shot but no joy.
Priestley throws an overhand right that lands on Joonatan's shoulder, as Joonatan tries to avoid the shot.
Joonatan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joonatan shoots in and gets a takedown into Priestley's guard.
Joonatan 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.
Joonatan wants to control from the top but Priestley keeps moving.
Eisenstein Priestley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan won't allow Priestley to sweep him here.
Joonatan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joonatan wants to control from the top but Priestley keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Priestley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priestley wants to stand and escape but Joonatan is having none of it.
Joonatan trying to control but Priestley is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teppo Joonatan.
Joonatan checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priestley throws a wild body kick that Joonatan sees coming a mile off.
Teppo Joonatan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joonatan is defended easily by Priestley.
Priestley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joonatan. That did some damage!
A combination from Priestley does no damage.
Priestley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Priestley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joonatan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joonatan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Priestley has time to react.
Priestley misses with a leg kick.
Joonatan misses the shot to the body.
Joonatan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Priestley's half guard.
Joonatan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Priestley to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priestley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joonatan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Priestley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Priestley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joonatan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Priestley misses with a looping left.
Joonatan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Priestley throws a combination that misses
and Joonatan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priestley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Joonatan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joonatan lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Joonatan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joonatan 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Joonatan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whissell comes to the cage accompanied by Rose Of Sharon. 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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28
163 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dube works over Whissell's head and body with a nice combination.
Dube takes one to the chin there.
Whissell misses with a looping right.
Dube will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dube swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whissell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dube.
Dube takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dube chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whissell can pounce on him.
Dube throws a shot from downtown. Whissell moves away and avoids it.
Dube looks to land a left hand but Whissell moved out of range nicely.
Dube takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dube swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dube stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whissell.
Whissell tries a low kick but Dube avoids it.
Whissell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dube wants to improve his position but Whissell is controlling well.
It looks like Whissell is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dube keeps working.
Dube keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whissell is pressing down on Dube's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dube is holding on for now.
Dube keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whissell 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.
Dube blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whissell.
Whissell is trying to control the action in half guard but Dube is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whissell tries to stand and escape but Dube is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dube defending well though.
Whissell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dube's head.
Dube is looking to get back to is feet but Whissell passes into side control.
Dube struggling a bit here.
Whissell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dube is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dube is trying to get back to half guard.
Whissell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dube is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whissell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Whissell.
Dube manages to get back to half guard.
Whissell lands with a punch from half guard.
Whissell trying to pass the guard but Dube defending well.
Whissell wants to stand but Dube has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Whissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whissell thows a huge punch but Dube dodges it nicely.
Whissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dube defending well though.
Dube is looking to escape.
Whissell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dube sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whissell working the head and body with strikes.
Whissell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dube defending well though.
Dube is trying to stand.
Dube is not content to let Whissell control the position.
Dube tries to get to full guard but Whissell has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Whissell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dube dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dube tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dube stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dube wants it to stay on the feet.
Whissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whissell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michael Dube is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dube throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whissell.
Dube misses with a hook. Whissell ducked under it nicely.
Whissell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dube but Dube pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dube ducks right into an uppercut from Whissell.
Michael Dube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dube checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whissell tried to score with a low kick but Dube checks it.
Dube bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dube with a jab.
Dube paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dube misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Dube. Those never looked like landing.
Whissell jabs at Dube's body.
Whissell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dube as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Whissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dube.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell shoots in for a double leg but Dube sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dube scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Whissell slips a jab and a cross from Dube.
Dube lands with a right hand.
Whissell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dube.
Whissell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Dube misses.
Whissell blocks a head kick by Dube.
Dube gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whissell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dube is keeping the position for now.
Whissell being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell distracts Dube with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whissell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dube has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whissell postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Dube was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Good leg kick by Whissell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Whissell misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whissell.
Whissell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Whissell.
A combination from Dube does no damage.
Whissell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dube is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whissell is controlling him.
Whissell wants to control from the top but Dube keeps moving.
Whissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dube is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dube wants to get back to his feet but Whissell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whissell is looking to advance position but Dube has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dube trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whissell is trying to escape the mount.
Dube controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dube 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!
Dube lets loose with a powerful body kick. Whissell will feel that in the morning.
Whissell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dube!
Whissell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dube tries to buck Whissell off but he can't manage it.
Dube really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dube takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube is in a horrible position here. Whissell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Whissell prevents Dube from getting the reversal.
Whissell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dube holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Whissell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Whissell misses with some ground and pound and Dube recovers position to half guard.
Dube kicks off Whissell and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dube scores with a punch to the head.
Dube displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whissell.
Whissell lands with a cross.
Dube blocks a leg kick.
Dube moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Dube misses.
Whissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dube throws a shot from downtown. Whissell moves away and avoids it.
Whissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dube moves away.
Good exchange - Whissell coming out on top.
Whissell moves out of range as Dube strikes.
Michael Dube seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whissell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dube listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dube misses with a hook.
Dube scoring well with a low kick there.
Dube closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dube cracks Whissell with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dube darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whissell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dube looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dube misses with a leg kick
and Whissell counters with a good low kick that Dube was not able to check.
Dube stuffs the takedown.
Whissell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Dube misses its intended target.
Whissell checks a leg kick.
Whissell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Dube.
Whissell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dube scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whissell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whissell ducks under a wild hook from Dube.
Whissell checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Whissell.
Dube defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whissell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Whissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whissell throws out a loose jab but Dube uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whissell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dube's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell slips under a jab.
Dube throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whissell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael Dube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whissell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whissell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dube wants to control but Whissell is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whissell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whissell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dube manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Dube.
I think Dube 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 Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Dube!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Anathema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anathema's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Last Ninja theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
191 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anathema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anathema tries to clinch there but Gagnon circles away.
Anathema avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anathema misses with a body kick.
Anathema has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Anathema does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anathema.
Gagnon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anathema looks for a takedown but Gagnon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Anathema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anathema fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gagnon avoids it really well and circles away.
Anathema tries to clinch but Gagnon is having none of it.
Anathema takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gagnon Throws a clean left jab. Gagnon Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Anathema's chin! Anathema crumbles to the ground and Gagnon follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gagnon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antoine Gagnon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Alpha (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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24
185 lbs
15 - 8 - 2 |
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22
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Junie Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Alpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva avoids the head kick by Alpha.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alpha misses with a low kick.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Alpha keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Alpha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands and throws Alpha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alpha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva tries to move to mount but Alpha blocks the move with his legs.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alpha keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Alpha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva with the ground and pound but Alpha regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Alpha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Alpha is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alpha is looking to improve his position.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alpha tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junie Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armin Merkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merkel comes to the cage accompanied by War Is My Destiny. Fuqua has chosen Diesal Power as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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22
297 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armin Merkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuqua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Merkel momentarily.
Fuqua throws a push kick but Merkel slaps the foot to one side.
Merkel thuds a left hand into Fuqua's body.
Merkel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuqua in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Merkel. That snapped Fuqua's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merkel connects with a nice looking jab.
Merkel scores with a nice strike.
Merkel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Merkel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Merkel.
Fuqua moves away from the strike by Merkel.
Merkel throws a body punch but Fuqua moves out of range.
Merkel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuqua.
Fuqua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merkel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merkel connects with a right that clearly hurt Fuqua. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Merkel proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Fuqua collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armin Merkel!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Puncharello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Mankiw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
148 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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28
154 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Puncharello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Mankiw!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankiw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puncharello.
Puncharello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puncharello tries to bum rush Mankiw with a series of wild strikes but Mankiw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puncharello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puncharello moves away from the strike by Mankiw.
Mankiw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mankiw works Puncharello's body with a nice hook.
Mankiw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Mankiw misses.
Puncharello lands a slapping body shot.
Puncharello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mankiw loads up on a big right hand but Puncharello slips the punch.
A slow jab from Mankiw misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Puncharello misses the target.
Puncharello stuffs the takedown attempt from Mankiw. Mankiw gets slowly back to his feet.
Mankiw looks to land a left hand but Puncharello moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankiw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mankiw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puncharello misses with a few strikes there.
Puncharello moves out of range of the strikes.
Mankiw needs to keep his hands up - Puncharello had a free shot at his head there.
Puncharello throws a head kick but Mankiw moves out of range.
Mankiw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mankiw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puncharello lands with an uppercut that bounces Mankiw off the cage and back into rage.
Puncharello misses with a hook.
Mankiw jabs at Puncharello's body.
Puncharello slips under a jab.
Mankiw thuds his right hand into Puncharello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mankiw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mankiw misses with a straight left.
Puncharello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mankiw moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puncharello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puncharello thuds his right hand into Mankiw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Puncharello misses the target.
Puncharello defending well as Mankiw loads up on a big left hand.
Gregory Mankiw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankiw misses with a straight left.
Mankiw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puncharello manages to avoid it.
Mankiw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Gregory Mankiw has been cut.
Mankiw misses with a double jab
enabling Puncharello to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankiw shoots in but Puncharello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puncharello's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mankiw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puncharello scrambles back to his feet.
Puncharello lands a jab to the head.
Mankiw connects with a single shot there.
Mankiw misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankiw scores with a takedown into Puncharello's guard.
Mankiw wants to control from the top but Puncharello keeps moving.
Puncharello keeping full guard, as Mankiw tries to pass.
Mankiw thows a big elbow that misses.
Mankiw trying to control but Puncharello is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puncharello being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puncharello keeping moving, preventing Mankiw from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gregory Mankiw.
Puncharello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puncharello misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Mankiw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Puncharello finds it's target.
Mankiw misses with a straight left.
Puncharello swings for the body but Mankiw moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mankiw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puncharello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puncharello lands with a kick to the temple. Mankiw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mankiw is rocked!
Mankiw drops his hands momentarily. Puncharello doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Mankiw staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Mankiw doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Puncharello!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Micks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Micks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Micks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TBjang looks to score with a jab to the body but Micks is just out of range.
Micks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
TBjang throws out a loose jab but Micks uses good head movement to avoid it.
TBjang moves out of range as Micks strikes.
TBjang throws a sloppy head kick and Micks moves out of range easily.
Micks misses with a body shot.
Micks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TBjang.
TBjang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Micks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Micks. TBjang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Micks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Micks throws a body punch but TBjang moves out of range.
TBjang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Micks misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from TBjang misses its intended target.
Micks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TBjang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Micks.
An inside leg kick from Micks misses.
Micks avoids the head kick by TBjang.
A leg kick checked by TBjang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TBjang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TBjang thuds a left hand into Micks's body.
TBjang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Micks throws an overhand right that lands on TBjang's shoulder, as TBjang tries to avoid the shot.
TBjang ducks under a wild hook from Micks.
TBjang walks into a stiff left hand from Micks.
Micks missing with a left hand there. TBjang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fred Micks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TBjang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Micks throws an overhand right that lands on TBjang's shoulder, as TBjang tries to avoid the shot.
Micks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TBjang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Micks misses.
Nice defenses there by TBjang.
Micks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TBjang moves away.
TBjang lands with a cross.
Micks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TBjang scoring well with a low kick there.
TBjang lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TBjang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Micks looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Micks misses its intended target.
Micks throws a head kick that misses
and TBjang counters with a nice body shot.
TBjang cracks Micks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Micks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts TBjang, as that shot connected.
A solid body kick from TBjang.
TBjang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Micks's calf.
TBjang throws a leg kick which misses Micks's front leg but catches the back leg as Micks tries to avoid it.
TBjang misses with a head kick.
A jab from TBjang does it's job there.
TBjang cracks Micks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
TBjang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Micks is rocked!
BAM! TBjang delivers a spinning backfist that drops Micks like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dojo TBjang!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Brigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brigo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Black Eyed Peas - Bebot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleon Salmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Brigo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigo lands with a kick to the temple. Salmon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Cleon Salmon has been cut.
Cleon Salmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salmon misses with the combination.
Salmon misses with a body shot.
Brigo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brigo lunges at Salmon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salmon's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Salmon as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Salmon misses
and Brigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brigo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salmon is out of range.
Brigo throws a series of punches but Salmon avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Salmon misses
and Brigo counters with a straight right hand.
Brigo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brigo misses with a body punch
and Salmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brigo thinking.
Salmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salmon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brigo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigo throws a shot from downtown. Salmon moves away and avoids it.
Brigo keeps Salmon at a distance using the push kick.
Salmon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brigo.
Salmon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brigo counters with a straight right hand.
Brigo throws a lazy head kick
and Salmon counters with a one-two to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brigo.
Salmon is breathing heavily.
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!
Brigo lands with a good body shot.
Salmon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brigo connects with an inside leg kick.
Salmon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brigo. Brigo obviously looking to wear him down.
Brigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brigo, right into the meat.
Salmon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brigo.
Nice straight punches there by Brigo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brigo.
Brigo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brigo.
Brigo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brigo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brigo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salmon's head.
Brigo lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brigo.
Brigo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice combo by Brigo! Oh, that's hurt him - Salmon falls to the canvas and Brigo follows him into side control.
Salmon is rocked!
Salmon being controlled for a moment.
Salmon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brigo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmon trying to remain calm as Brigo controls from the top position.
Brigo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brigo takes a little break here. Salmon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Salmon keeps Brigo under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigo happy to just control the position for now.
Salmon holding on.
Brigo in side control, throwing shots but Salmon defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brigo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brigo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brigo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Brigo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Salmon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brigo motions for Salmon to come forward. Brigo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamie Brigo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Brigo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brigo lands a head shot.
Salmon drops his hands momentarily and Brigo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brigo misses with a head kick.
Salmon looks to clinch
and Brigo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Salmon looks to throw a body kick
and Salmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brigo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salmon.
Salmon throws a lazy body kick
and Brigo counters with an outside leg kick.
Salmon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brigo scores with a leg kick.
Salmon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brigo lands a nice hook to Salmon's body. Salmon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brigo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salmon's hands.
Brigo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salmon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cleon Salmon's cut is getting worse.
Brigo drops Salmon with a big left hand and mounts him. Salmon is in big trouble!
Oh Salmon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Brigo! Salmon is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamie Brigo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Zuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: tribal entrance. This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zuka.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuka circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zuka motions for Johnson to come forward. Zuka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zuka is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Zuka moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Zuka wants to clinch.
Zuka wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuka.
Zuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Zuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Zuka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zuka wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Zuka is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops Zuka from standing up.
Zuka looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zuka keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Zuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson controlling Zuka's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuka wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Zuka looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zuka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zuka trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Zuka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuka wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Zuka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zuka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Zuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuka is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuka tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Zuka looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stuns Zuka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuka throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Zuka stuffs the takedown.
Zuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuka tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Zuka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuka.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Zuka's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuka throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Zuka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Zuka avoids nicely.
Zuka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuka rather than just go for the knockout.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zuka's head.
Zuka wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Zuka pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Zuka moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zuka doesn't seem phased though.
Zuka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson checks a low kick from Zuka.
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.
Zuka is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Zuka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuka throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Zuka tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Zuka is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson avoiding damage as Zuka throws knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Leo Johnson has been cut.
Johnson pushes Zuka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Zuka in a clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Zuka.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Zuka misses with an elbow strike.
Zuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zuka can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Zuka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuka wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Zuka is looking to get back to is feet but Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson cracks Zuka with a big elbow.
Zuka tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Zuka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zuka is looking to escape.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zuka defending well though.
Zuka is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zuka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuka is retaining full guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuka keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Zuka working a defensive guard here.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuka is on top in guard.
Zuka trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
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.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuka wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zuka trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Zuka.
Zuka wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zuka's guard now.
Zuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Zuka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Zuka!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zuka wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Zuka from controlling successfully.
Zuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amir Zuka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Zuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
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.
Zuka scores a nice knee to the body.
Zuka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Zuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuka.
Zuka trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zuka prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson is leaning against Zuka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zuka blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Zuka.
Zuka trying to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Zuka tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets through Zuka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuka landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Zuka trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zukas head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuka.
Johnson is working Zuka over against the cage.
Zuka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Zuka.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuka.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Zuka's ribcage. Zuka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Zuka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuka misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zuka or not.
Johnson gets through Zuka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson works on Zuka's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zuka is rocked!
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zuka with a big uppercut! Zuka tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zuka to the mat! Zuka covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leo Johnson!
Leo Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
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