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CKZ 21 - Night To Remember PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lumi Pallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pallo comes to the cage accompanied by Dominia - Beautiful Innocence. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lumi Pallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Savage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pallo works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Savage gets the takedown into side control.
Pallo tries to improve position but can't.
Savage lands an elbow.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pallo to see if he's OK.
Pallo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Savage has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Savage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage lands a nice forearm strike.
Pallo prevents Savage from moving into mount.
Pallo is looking for a sweep.
Pallo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savage's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Savage there.
Pallo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pallo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is working Pallo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallo is keeping the position for now.
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
Savage postures up in Pallo's guard and throws a big left but Pallo blocks it.
Pallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallo is keeping the position for now.
Pallo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pallo.
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.
Pallo throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Pallo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Savage.
A punch combination from Pallo misses.
Pallo scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Savage shoots in but Pallo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pallo cracks Savage with a good jab.
Pallo throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Pallo misses with a hook.
Pallo looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Pallo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pallo cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage is rocked!
Lumi Pallo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pallo misses with the combination.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Pallo finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Nice cross by Pallo.
Pallo throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Pallo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pallo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Savage! He's out on his feet! Pallo rushes in and drops Savage with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lumi Pallo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Frankenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankenberg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Polish Anthem 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Finnegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Frankenberg!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finnegan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Finnegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frankenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frankenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frankenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finnegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finnegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finnegan trying to control but Frankenberg is working from the bottom.
Finnegan looking to sit in guard and control but Frankenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frankenberg content to stall in guard here.
Finnegan has Frankenberg pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frankenberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finnegan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finnegan has escaped and now he's on top!
Frankenberg looks gassed!
Frankenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Finnegan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frankenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finnegan is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finnegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frankenberg defending well though.
Frankenberg is looking to improve his position.
Frankenberg wants to control but Finnegan is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan trying to control the action but Frankenberg is working from the bottom.
Finnegan wants to stand up but Frankenberg is controlling the position.
Finnegan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Finnegan is looking to clinch but Frankenberg is avoiding it.
Finnegan shoots for a takedown but Frankenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frankenberg stops a takedown attempt from Finnegan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Finnegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnegan wants to break free but Frankenberg has control.
Frankenberg tries to pull guard but Finnegan won't allow it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Frankenberg has eaten all the pies!
Frankenberg tries to pull guard but Finnegan holds him up against the cage and eventually Frankenberg drops back down to his feet.
Finnegan looking to stall.
Frankenberg tries to pull guard but Finnegan holds him up against the cage and eventually Frankenberg drops back down to his feet.
Frankenberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frankenberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Frankenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finnegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finnegan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Finnegan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finnegan shoots in and drives through. Frankenberg sprawls well.
Frankenberg tries for a takedown but Finnegan circles away easily
and Finnegan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finnegan.
Frankenberg tries to pull guard but Finnegan won't allow it.
Frankenberg goes for a takedown attempt but Finnegan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Frankenberg.
Finnegan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finnegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan is really struggling to control Frankenberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frankenberg is breathing heavily.
Finnegan connects with a couple of short punches.
Finnegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finnegan wants to stand but Frankenberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finnegan passes Frankenberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frankenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Finnegan sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
Finnegan 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.
Frankenberg pushes Finnegan off looking to stand but Finnegan dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenberg tries to get to full guard but Finnegan has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finnegan has managed to clinch.
Finnegan pulls guard successfully.
Frankenberg trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom.
Frankenberg has gone for a leg lock! Finnegan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frankenberg's guard.
Finnegan throwing strikes but missing.
Finnegan wants to pass the guard but Frankenberg is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frankenberg controls Finnegan momentarily but Finnegan frees himself.
Finnegan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Finnegan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Finnegan misses with a takedown
and Frankenberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finnegan looking to control.
Frankenberg tries to stand but Finnegan is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnegan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finnegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frankenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan trying to control the position here.
Finnegan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frankenberg!
Finnegan trying to control but Frankenberg is having none of it.
Frankenberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finnegan trying to control but Frankenberg is having none of it.
Frankenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frankenberg tries to improve his position but instead Finnegan has taken his back!
Frankenberg looking very determined here, making life difficult for Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rafal Frankenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenberg is really stuck here.
Frankenberg trying to get back to his feet but Finnegan is in full control for now.
Frankenberg just trying to survive but Finnegan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Finnegan keeps control of the position as Frankenberg tries to break free.
Finnegan trying to control momentarily.
Frankenberg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frankenberg is trying to break free.
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.
Finnegan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Will Finnegan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Finnegan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankenberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Finnegan's guard. Nice work there by Frankenberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Frankenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finnegan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Finnegan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcd Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm MacDonald (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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Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcd Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare tries to clinch but MacDonald is having none of it.
MacDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Nightmare tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacDonald gets a clinch.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nightmare.
Nightmare wants a takedown but no success here.
MacDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Nightmare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcd Nightmare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Nightmare keeps him there for the moment.
MacDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald tightens his grip and picks Nightmare up, before dumping him to the ground. Nightmare manages to land in guard.
Nightmare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacDonald postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nightmare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacDonald, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald is pulling down on Nightmare's head. It's preventing any offense from Nightmare, at least for the moment.
MacDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
MacDonald is trying to keep Nightmare in close.
Nightmare will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nightmare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
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.
Nightmare decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacDonald, up you get!
A good leg kick by Nightmare.
Nightmare shoots in but no luck this time.
MacDonald fails to land the takedown.
Nightmare has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a solid body kick.
Nightmare is breathing heavily.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Nightmare forces MacDonald back against the cage and clinches.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Nightmare holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nightmare has a takedown stuffed.
MacDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacDonald.
MacDonald staying calm.
MacDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I looks like MacDonald might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald stands up.
MacDonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacDonald in particular looking to stall.
MacDonald tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
MacDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm MacDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacDonald wants to clinch.
MacDonald has Nightmare up against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Nightmare.
Nightmare wants a takedown but no success here.
Nightmare avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nightmare's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare is controlling MacDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacDonald is stalling here. Nightmare is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! MacDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nightmare has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nightmare wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacDonald, who protects the arm well.
MacDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Nightmare landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacDonald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nightmare asserts his dominance and retains side control.
MacDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Nightmare keeps moving and retains side control.
MacDonald is trying to control Nightmare's posture but Nightmare avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald trying his best to control but Nightmare has mounted him.
Nightmare really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Nightmare postures up.
Nightmare working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacDonald wants to control but Nightmare is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
MacDonald tries to control Nightmare's body but Nightmare pushes him off. MacDonald squirms to his side and now Nightmare has his back!
MacDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Malcolm MacDonald just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nightmare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacDonald.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmare has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nightmare won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcd Nightmare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightmare can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacDonald shoots in and bounces Nightmare off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nightmare controlling the position.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Nightmare keeps moving.
MacDonald postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nightmare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacDonald, into his guard.
MacDonald working for a triangle but Nightmare defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nightmare gets to his feet - MacDonald follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown by Nightmare or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDonald which made him look bad.
MacDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
MacDonald content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.
MacDonald stands up from half guard.
Nightmare tries to keep at a distance but MacDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nightmare working aggressively here.
MacDonald pulls Nightmare into guard.
Nightmare preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Nightmare advances position into side control!
MacDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Malcolm MacDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nightmare scores with punches from side control.
MacDonald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nightmare misses with a takedown
and MacDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald cracks Nightmare with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from MacDonald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nightmare.
MacDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nightmare prevents it.
MacDonald has hold of one of Nightmare's legs. Nightmare is fighting the takedown attempt but MacDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
MacDonald gets to his feet. Nightmare looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown by Nightmare or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDonald which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcd Nightmare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightmare gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marcd Nightmare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm MacDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Mccaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Bodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Mccaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakeem Bodman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccaughan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccaughan is trying to work for a kimura but Bodman is defending well.
Mccaughan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bodman.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bodman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bodman is pressing down on Mccaughan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bodman wants to sweep here but Mccaughan controlling him for the moment.
Mccaughan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bodman wants to sweep here but Mccaughan controlling him for the moment.
Bodman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Bodman. No joy for Mccaughan on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccaughan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bodman as he jumps to the side.
Mccaughan shoots in and bounces Bodman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mccaughan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bodman's guard.
Bodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mccaughan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mccaughan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan wanted to stand there but Bodman had control of the position.
Mccaughan gets to his feet - Bodman follows without any prompting.
Mccaughan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bodman pinned against the cage. Bodman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Mccaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccaughan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bodman circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bodman to the mat! Bodman manages to get full guard.
Mccaughan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mccaughan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bodman struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan prevents Bodman from improving his position.
Bodman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mccaughan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mccaughan's back!
Mccaughan fending off the submission attempt from Bodman.
Mccaughan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bodman gets his way!
Bodman looks gassed!
Bodman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mccaughan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bodman's guard. Nice work there by Mccaughan.
Mccaughan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccaughan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bodman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mccaughan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bodman's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Mccaughan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bodman shoots and misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Mccaughan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bodman!
Mccaughan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mccaughan shoots in looking for a takedown. Bodman tries to sprawl out of it but Mccaughan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mccaughan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccaughan stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Bodman as Mccaughan shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccaughan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bodman is trying to maintain the position but Mccaughan is very close to passing his half guard.
Mccaughan stands up from half guard.
Mccaughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bodman sprawls well. He's pushed Mccaughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Mccaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan gets the takedown into side control.
Mccaughan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bodman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mccaughan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bodman sprawls well initially but Mccaughan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan prevents Bodman from improving his position.
Mccaughan is thwarting Bodman's attempts to control the position.
Mccaughan 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.
Bodman looking for submissions off his back.
Bodman actively working from the bottom here.
Bodman is breathing heavily.
Mccaughan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Mccaughan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mccaughan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccaughan gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodman is trying to get back to half guard.
Mccaughan stands up and beckons Bodman to his feet.
Mccaughan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mccaughan stands up out of the half guard.
Mccaughan shoots in for a double leg but Bodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan tries to clinch up but Bodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Mccaughan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mccaughan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bodman can't escape the position.
Mccaughan has hold of Bodman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bodman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mccaughan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bodman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mccaughan tries to get to full guard but Bodman has control of the leg.
Bodman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mccaughan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hakeem Bodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mccaughan is trying to stand back up but Bodman is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mccaughan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bodman wants to take a breather but Mccaughan is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mccaughan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mccaughan kicks Bodman off and gets to his feet.
Bodman fails with the takedown
and Mccaughan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mccaughan.
Mccaughan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eric Mccaughan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mccaughan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Mccaughan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mccaughan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Mccaughan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ehmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes into the arena with This could be the night blaring out of the sound system. Ehmann has chosen Muse- Knights of Cydonia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Johns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Ehmann!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ehmann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ehmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ehmann stops Johns from standing up.
Johns pushes Ehmann off and gets back to his feet.
Ehmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Johns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ehmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ehmann shoots in and drives through. Johns sprawls well.
Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ehmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ehmann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Johns lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns cracks Ehmann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johns stands up.
Ehmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johns.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ehmann as he jumps to the side.
Ehmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Johns. Johns gets slowly back to his feet.
Ehmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ehmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johns's hands.
Johns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns connects with a nice looking jab.
Ehmann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ehmann counters with a single leg into guard. Johns didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ehmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ehmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ehmann looks gassed!
Johns trying to strike off his back.
Ehmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ehmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ehmann on the ground.
Johns trying to control but Ehmann is working from the bottom.
Johns with a nice head shot there.
Ehmann has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Johns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ehmann, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johns throws a series of strikes that have Ehmann backpedaling.
Ehmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Ehmann with that takedown attempt.
Johns shoots in and bounces Ehmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ehmann is proving hard to escape from.
Johns postures up and lands a big shot to Ehmann's brow.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ehmann has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johns is looking to defend but Ehmann has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johns! Ehmann pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacob Ehmann!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaston Bonhomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaston Bonhomme!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
White thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bonhomme if he has to take too many more of those.
Bonhomme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonhomme throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Bonhomme tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Bonhomme misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White misses with the combination.
Bonhomme is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonhomme moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White throws a head kick but Bonhomme moves out of range.
Bonhomme avoids the head kick by White.
Bonhomme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bonhomme tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonhomme goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bonhomme throws a head kick that half lands.
White clinches up against the cage.
Bonhomme tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
White avoiding damage as Bonhomme throws knees to the body.
Bonhomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to pull guard but Bonhomme holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White just leaning against Bonhomme, taking a breather.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonhomme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White prevents Bonhomme from breaking the clinch.
White ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. White no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bonhomme wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Bonhomme looks gassed!
Bonhomme drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonhomme has White in his guard.
White trying to control but Bonhomme is working from the bottom.
White stands up from guard. Let's bang!
White throws a one two combo.
Bonhomme wants to clinch.
White shoots in and drives through. Bonhomme sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonhomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonhomme is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Bonhomme.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonhomme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bonhomme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonhomme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White landing strikes from the mount and Bonhomme is in trouble!
White looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bonhomme has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonhomme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses the shot to the body.
Bonhomme slips under a jab from White.
Bonhomme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonhomme!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam White 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.
Bonhomme wants to clinch
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Bonhomme is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from White and Bonhomme falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosephus Raxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raxton has chosen Sunshine of your Love - Cream as his entrance music. Bosephus Raxton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bosephus Raxton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raxton Rushes James and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! James is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Raxton Piles on the pressure and James crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosephus Raxton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Little Can WhupAss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoeSon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Little Can WhupAss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JoeSon Do!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do wants to clinch.
Do tries to clinch but WhupAss moves out of range.
WhupAss circles away from the clinch attempt.
WhupAss moves into the clinch.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Do scores with a nice short uppercut.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
WhupAss lands a nice uppercut.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
Do misses with some punches.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
Do lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WhupAss pushes Do back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do lands a right hand that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from WhupAss.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from WhupAss.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
Do lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do working aggressively here.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do misses with the head strike.
Do misses with the head strike.
Do misses with some punches.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Do.
A short left from Do.
Do working aggressively here.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WhupAss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Do lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
WhupAss lands with a right to the head.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
A short left from Do.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
WhupAss lands a hook to the side of the head.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do scores with a shot to the side of WhupAss's head.
Do misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Do.
A short right from WhupAss on the inside.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from WhupAss.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
Do misses with some punches.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Do.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
WhupAss is breathing heavily.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
Do blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Do on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Do.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Do on the inside.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from WhupAss.
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.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
WhupAss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do blocking some punches.
Do misses with the head strike.
Do working aggressively here.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Do on the inside.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from WhupAss.
A shot in the inside from Do.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JoeSon Do will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do wants to clinch up but WhupAss keeps it at a distance.
WhupAss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Do swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but WhupAss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Do tries to clinch but WhupAss moves out of range.
Do fails in his attempt to clinch.
Do doesn't manage to clinch there - WhupAss circles away.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but WhupAss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
WhupAss tries to clinch there but Do circles away.
WhupAss doesn't manage to clinch there - Do circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Do in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
WhupAss fails with an attempt to clinch.
WhupAss closes the distance and clinches.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Do.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
Do misses with the head strike.
WhupAss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
WhupAss takes a shot to the head.
WhupAss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
A short left from Do.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Do.
Do misses with some punches.
WhupAss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Do backwards.
Do misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
Do takes a shot to the head.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
Do lands a nice uppercut.
Do lands with a right to the head.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
Do lands a left hand.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do stalling in the clinch but WhupAss improves position.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do misses with some punches.
Do misses with some punches.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhupAss scores with a shoulder strike.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do misses with the head strike.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do blocking some punches.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
Do lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
WhupAss lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Do scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Do.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do lands an uppercut.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
Do pushes WhupAss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhupAss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Do.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do gets through WhupAss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do lands a hook to the side of the head.
WhupAss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
WhupAss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
Do blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Do.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
A short right from WhupAss on the inside.
WhupAss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Do backwards.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhupAss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Do backwards.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Do creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Do blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Do lands a left hand.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from WhupAss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JoeSon Do will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
WhupAss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Do swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch but WhupAss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
WhupAss pushes Do up against the cage in a clinch.
WhupAss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
Do scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do gets through WhupAss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Do takes a shot to the head.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
A short left from WhupAss.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhupAss lands a hook that snaps the head of Do backwards.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do lands a hook that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
Do pushes WhupAss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Do on the inside.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Do.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
Do lands a left hand.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Do working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
Do misses with the head strike.
WhupAss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Do misses with some punches.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from WhupAss.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Do.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
Do throws a blind hook that connects with the side of WhupAsss head.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Do.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do gets through WhupAss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do lands with a right to the head.
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.
Do blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do misses with some punches.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhupAss gets through Do's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Do lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss takes a shot to the head.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Do creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
WhupAss scores with a shot to the side of Do's head.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Do scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from WhupAss.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but JoeSon Do just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Do rushes WhupAss and presses him up against the cage.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do lands a hook that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhupAss lands with a light punch inside.
WhupAss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
WhupAss scores with a shot to the side of Do's head.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
Do lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from WhupAss.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
Do lands with a short shot to the head.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
WhupAss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do lands with a left to the head.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
Do misses with some punches.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Do lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Do creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Do softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
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.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
Do scores with a nice hook to the head.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do lands an uppercut.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
JoeSon Do seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Do creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Do.
Do lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do lands with a short head shot on the inside.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from WhupAss.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do throws a blind hook that connects with the side of WhupAsss head.
Do working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
A short uppercut from WhupAss.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
Do pushes WhupAss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
A short right from Do.
Do blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do lands a right hand.
Do scores with a shoulder strike.
Do misses with the head strike.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Do lands a left hand.
WhupAss lands a right hand.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
WhupAss swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss lands a left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do pushes WhupAss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoeSon Do dominated that fourth round.
That's time! WhupAss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but WhupAss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
WhupAss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Do paws at him with a jab and circles away.
WhupAss tries to clinch but Do is having none of it.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - WhupAss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
WhupAss keeps the fight on the outside.
WhupAss wants to clinch up but Do keeps it at a distance.
Do tries to clinch up.
WhupAss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Do paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Do tries to clinch but WhupAss is having none of it.
Do moves in looking to clinch but WhupAss pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Do looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
WhupAss moves in looking to clinch but Do pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhupAss tries to clinch but Do is having none of it.
WhupAss is looking to clinch but Do is avoiding it.
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.
WhupAss is looking to clinch.
WhupAss swats away the attempt to clinch by Do.
Do clinches.
WhupAss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by WhupAss.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Do creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
WhupAss working aggressively here.
WhupAss throws a head punch that misses.
Do misses with some punches.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but WhupAss uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
Do misses with some punches.
Do lands a hook that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
Do misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do blocking some punches.
Do lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Do.
WhupAss misses with the head strike.
Do lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Do misses with some punches.
Do misses with a punch on the inside.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do lands with a light punch inside.
WhupAss blocking some punches.
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.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
Do lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of WhupAss backwards.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from WhupAss.
Do scores with a nice hook to the head.
WhupAss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Do.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Do.
WhupAss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do misses with some punches.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WhupAss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Do scores with a shot to the side of WhupAss's head.
Do misses with the head strike.
Do blocking some punches.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhupAss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Do lands with a right to the head.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WhupAss misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhupAss.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do lands with a right to the head.
WhupAss scores with a shot to the side of Do's head.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
WhupAss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
WhupAss throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
Do working aggressively here.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do lands a right hand.
WhupAss scores with a shot to the side of Do's head.
Do lands a hook to the side of the head.
WhupAss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Do.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhupAss has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
A short left from Do.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
Do pushes WhupAss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
Do blocking some punches.
WhupAss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do lands a left hand.
WhupAss blocks an uppercut.
WhupAss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhupAss.
WhupAss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do lands a left hand.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
Do working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WhupAss misses with some punches.
Do scores with a nice hook to the head.
Little Can WhupAss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by WhupAss.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from WhupAss.
Do takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Do.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Do.
Do misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhupAss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from WhupAss fails to land.
Do lands a hook to the side of the head.
Do has a couple of punches blocked by WhupAss.
And that's the end of the fight!
JoeSon Do comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Do has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoeSon Do! JoeSon Do retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zain Jaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zain Jaya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zain Jaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Bo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo misses with a takedown attempt - Jaya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bo misses with a low kick.
Jaya tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaya moves in looking to clinch but Bo pushes him off.
Jaya throws a big shot that misses.
Bo looks for a takedown but Jaya sprawls well.
Jaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya is looking to clinch but Bo is avoiding it.
Jaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bo is looking to land body kicks.
Bo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo jabs Jaya right on the nose. Jaya blinks but takes it well.
Bo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bo wants to pass the guard but Jaya is defending well.
Bo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jaya to regain full guard.
Bo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaya has wrist control.
Jaya trying to control the position.
Bo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bo, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo is looking to sweep but instead, Jaya has passed into half guard.
Bo tries to roll over but Jaya keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaya tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bo trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya content to control rather than advance.
Jaya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaya trying to control but Bo is having none of it.
Bo is looking to improve his position but Jaya isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaya goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bo is on top in guard.
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.
Bo postures up in Jaya's guard and throws a big left but Jaya blocks it.
Bo throws and elbow that misses. Jaya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bo's guard. Nice move by Jaya!
Bo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bo is striking off his back. Jaya thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaya's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaya defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bo's arms.
Jaya looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Bo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bo.
Bo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaya. Jaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Bo defending well as Jaya loads up on a big left hand.
Jaya is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Jaya is predictable there
and Bo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaya throws a head kick but Bo moves out of range.
Zain Jaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bo shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaya wants to clinch
and Bo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bo winds up and cracks Jaya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jaya tries to roll over but Bo keeps him under control.
Bo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo wants to pass the guard but Jaya is defending well.
Bo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jaya is looking to improve his position.
Jaya trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaya ducks under a wild hook from Bo.
Bo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jaya wants to sweep here but Bo controlling him for the moment.
Jaya controlling Bo's posture.
Bo wants to control from the top but Jaya keeps moving.
Bo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaya is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bo is breathing heavily.
Bo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jaya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaya jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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.
Bo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaya tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
A big right from Bo misses.
Bo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaya as he avoids it easily.
Jaya thuds a left hand into Bo's body.
Jaya wants to clinch
and Bo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaya's guard.
Jaya wants to sweep here but Bo controlling him for the moment.
Bo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jaya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaya is looking to stand up but Bo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jaya avoids the attempt from Bo to control.
Jaya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaya prevents Bo from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaya lands a big shot there that rocks Bo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bo tries to reverse the position but Jaya maintains control.
Bo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaya looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bo tries to lock up and control but Jaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaya punching from mount but Bo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bo is looking to improve his position but Jaya isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaya misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zain Jaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is squirming around, avoiding Jaya's attempts to control the action.
Bo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaya wants to control the pace but Bo is squirming around nicely.
Bo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jim Bo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bo throws a strike but Jaya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaya won't allow Bo to sweep him here.
Bo being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaya wants to get up but he can't break Bo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Bo.
I've got Bo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Gramacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janus Cross is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Gramacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janus Cross!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cross thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gramacho sneaks back into half guard.
Cross content to control rather than advance.
Gramacho is pressing down on Cross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cross preventing the sweep.
Cross is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gramacho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gramacho has escaped and now he's on top!
Gramacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gramacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Gramacho from controlling successfully.
Cross is looking for a triangle but Gramacho pushes his legs off easily.
Gramacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cross working for a triangle but Gramacho defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gramacho passes Cross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gramacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross is defending against the submission attempts here by Gramacho.
Cross moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gramacho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cross's guard.
Cross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gramacho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gramacho's back!
Gramacho is breathing heavily.
Cross is looking to control Gramacho but Gramacho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gramacho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gramacho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gramacho manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cross's guard. Nice work there by Gramacho.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Gramacho from controlling successfully.
Cross is looking for a triangle but Gramacho pushes his legs off easily.
Cross had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gramacho is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cross Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gramacho's back instead.
Gramacho trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cross's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gramacho fending off the submission attempt from Cross.
Cross is trying to stick to Gramacho's back but Gramacho is turning into Cross. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cross's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gramacho.
Cross has his foot on Gramacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gramacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Gramacho trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gramacho is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cross Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gramacho's back instead.
Cross is hanging on to Gramacho's back as he tries to escape.
Cross connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gramacho to escape the position.
Cross is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses with punches from the back.
Cross gets his hands free as Gramacho looks to control.
Gramacho showing good submission defense here.
Gramacho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cross.
Cross is hanging on to Gramacho's back as he tries to escape.
Cross tries to get the hooks in deep but Gramacho pushed the leg off.
Gramacho trying to control the hands but Cross breaks the grip.
Cross looking for the choke from the back.
Gramacho trying to control the hands but Cross won't let him.
Gramacho can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janus Cross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gramacho moves into full guard.
Cross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gramacho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cross has Gramacho in his guard.
Gramacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cross had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gramacho is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cross Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gramacho's back instead.
Cross is trying to control but Gramacho is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Cross fails to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to finish this one by submission but Gramacho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cross.
Cross is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gramacho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cross looking to control but Gramacho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cross sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cross is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gramacho is surviving well by controlling Cross's body position as best he can.
Cross tries to control but Gramacho wriggling away.
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.
Gramacho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cross tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gramacho tries to lock up and control but Cross gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cross goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gramacho turns into him and now he's in Cross's guard.
Gramacho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross 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.
Cross is pulling down on Gramacho's head. It's preventing any offense from Gramacho, at least for the moment.
Gramacho looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gramacho trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Cross working for a triangle but Gramacho defends it easily.
Cross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gramacho is desperately trying to improve his position but Cross has a good base and remains in mount.
Cross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cross with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gramacho tries to hold on but Cross postures up.
Cross takes Gramacho's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gramacho is in trouble.
Cross is hanging on to Gramacho's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janus Cross 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gramacho fails with the takedown
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gramacho won't be happy with that.
Cross working away.
Cross tries to score with some ground and pound. Gramacho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cross advances to mount.
Cross tries to control but Gramacho wriggling away.
Gramacho is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gramacho feints and as Cross raises his hands in defense, Gramacho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gramacho looking to pass the guard.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gramacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gramacho should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cross has tightened it up now! Gramacho 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 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Janus Cross!
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