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C.W: Hostile Takeover PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Pulver is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Lunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunn doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Pulver to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lunn.
It looks like Ben Pulver has been cut.
Lunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulver circles away quickly and effectively.
Billy Lunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pulver to counter with a crisp jab.
Lunn is rocked!
It looks like Billy Lunn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulver.
Lunn is breathing heavily.
Lunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulver counters with a low kick, right behind Lunn 's knee.
Pulver throws a low kick but Lunn avoids it.
Pulver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lunn throws a combination that misses
and Pulver counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulver.
Pulver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver connects with a leg kick. Lunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulver.
Pulver sends Lunn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pulver is motioning to the referee to let Lunn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Lunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lunn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pulver lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lunn. Pulver pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Pulver!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griggs comes to the cage accompanied by Church by T-Pain. Sanchez has chosen Cypress Hill featuring Barron Ricks - Tequila Sunrise as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Miguel Sanchez enters the cage!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Griggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griggs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griggs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Griggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Griggs throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Griggs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Griggs isn't that keen on the idea.
Griggs has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Griggs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Griggs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Griggs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Griggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griggs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanchez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griggs's guard! Nice work there by Sanchez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griggs trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griggs has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Griggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Griggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Griggs, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griggs or not.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griggs.
Griggs is breathing heavily.
Griggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Griggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griggs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Sanchez gets through Griggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griggs fails to land the takedown.
Griggs shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Deacon Griggs has been cut.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Griggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Griggs. Griggs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Griggs jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Griggs around his waist. Griggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez gets through Griggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griggs or not.
Miguel Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez presses Griggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez works on Griggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez is leaning against Griggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Griggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Griggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Deacon Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Griggs goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Griggs is avoiding it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deacon Griggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Griggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez leaves Griggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Griggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griggs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griggs's back!
You can see the frustration on Griggs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Griggs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Griggs trying to control the hands but Sanchez won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is hanging on to Griggs's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Griggs right now.
Sanchez controlling from the back.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miguel Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Griggs catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griggs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griggs is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griggs controls the pace.
Deacon Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Griggs tries to pass.
Griggs drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Griggs as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sanchez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Griggs! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Deacon Griggs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winston Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Howe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Howe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Steel.
It looks like Tim Howe has been cut.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Howe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howe looks to land a combination. Steel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howe looks gassed!
Howe shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a beautiful punch that sends Howe to the canvas!
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howe has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Howe keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel passes Howe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura but Howe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Howe wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel is pressing down on Howe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howe is holding on for now.
Steel moves nicely into side control.
Steel advances to mount.
Howe is trying to escape the mount.
Steel fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel has hold of Howe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Howe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel trying to control but Howe is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel scoring with strikes but Howe is staying in there.
Howe prevents Steel from taking his back.
Steel with a couple of short strikes.
Howe has given up his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Steel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howe tries to break free.
Steel lands shots from the back.
Steel scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Howe is rocked!
Steel lands a good shot there. Howe covers up! Steel smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Howe to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Steel jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Steel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Hill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill cracks Smith with a good jab.
Hill cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
Bobby Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reggie Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks gassed!
Hill thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Hill lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hill with a nice cross.
Smith is rocked!
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
and Hill counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Smith! He's just covering up as Hill starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hill!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Amoroso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Amoroso's choice of entrance music: Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Julio Amoroso will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Amoroso!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amoroso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aurelius counters with a big uppercut that knocks Amoroso off his feet! Aurelius dives into side control looking to finish!
Amoroso is rocked!
Aurelius lands a strong strike to the head of Amoroso. That's dazed him! Aurelius looking to finish here. Amoroso is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Aurelius lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen has chosen Edguy - Ministry of Saints as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a takedown
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McQueen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQueen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corleone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McQueen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corleone, who protects the arm well.
Corleone is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McQueen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McQueen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corleone, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corleone has escaped the position, nice work there.
McQueen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McQueen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corleone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McQueen's guard! Nice work there by Corleone!
McQueen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corleone defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McQueen is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen looking to pass the guard.
Corleone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McQueen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corleone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McQueen has Corleone in his guard.
Corleone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McQueen controls Corleone momentarily but Corleone frees himself.
Corleone is working McQueen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen working for a triangle but Corleone defends it easily.
McQueen has his foot on Corleone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corleone works his way back into a safe position though.
McQueen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McQueen on the ground.
McQueen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQueen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corleone defends well.
McQueen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McQueen has his feet on Corleone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Corleone thows a leg kick but McQueen checks it
and McQueen counters with a shoot takedown. Corleone fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQueen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corleone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McQueen has Corleone in his guard.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
McQueen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Corleone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McQueen.
Corleone scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on McQueen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McQueen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McQueen looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone winds up and cracks McQueen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McQueen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by Corleone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corleone throws a leg kick
and McQueen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James McQueen has got the better of the ground game so far.
McQueen seems to be working for a kimura but Corleone defends the submission attempt.
McQueen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corleone sees it coming and defends easily.
McQueen is working for a kimura but Corleone is defending it quite comfortably.
McQueen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McQueen is working for a kimura but Corleone is defending it quite comfortably.
McQueen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McQueen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corleone defends it well.
McQueen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corleone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McQueen.
Corleone is defending against the submission attempts here by McQueen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McQueen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McQueen trying to control the action but Corleone is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Corleone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McQueen.
Corleone is in trouble now - McQueen has advanced to mount!
McQueen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corleone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McQueen looking to secure an arm triangle but Corleone defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McQueen working for a guillotine from mount but Corleone is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McQueen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Corleone gets caught flat footed, as McQueen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McQueen wants to pass the guard but Corleone is keeping the position.
McQueen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McQueen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McQueen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corleone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McQueen has Corleone in his guard.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but McQueen blocks nicely.
Corleone is working McQueen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen trying to control the position.
Corleone tries to free his leg and advance position but McQueen is retaining full guard.
McQueen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McQueen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corleone is controlling him.
McQueen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corleone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corleone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McQueen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McQueen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corleone's guard.
McQueen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McQueen wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.
Don Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is looking to work some ground and pound but Corleone has wrist control.
Corleone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corleone tries to get out of the position.
McQueen trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corleone looking to hit a scissor sweep but McQueen is one step ahead there.
McQueen looking to sit in guard and control but Corleone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McQueen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corleone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corleone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone stopping the sweep attempt from McQueen.
McQueen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corleone is posturing up here but McQueen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Corleone tries to roll out but it's too tight and Corleone has to tap! Slick submission there by McQueen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James McQueen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Ferraiuolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferraiuolo comes into the arena with Face the Pain blaring out of the sound system. Herrera has chosen Don Omar - Bandolero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vincent Herrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferraiuolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferraiuolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herrera misses with a wild body shot.
Ferraiuolo throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
Ferraiuolo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferraiuolo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Herrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferraiuolo did well to prevent Herrera getting side control.
Ferraiuolo tries to kick Herrera off but Herrera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Herrera throwing shots but Ferraiuolo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera tries to pass to full mount but Ferraiuolo defends it.
Herrera throwing shots but Ferraiuolo is blocking nicely.
Herrera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herrera lands strikes from half guard.
Herrera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferraiuolo tries to kick Herrera off but Herrera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera is looking to take a break and control but Ferraiuolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferraiuolo is refusing to be controlled, as Herrera sits in half guard.
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Ferraiuolo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferraiuolo is positioning himself well to prevent Herrera advancing to mount.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vincent Herrera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Herrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Herrera looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera working over Ferraiuolo with some ground and pound. Ferraiuolo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herrera trying to pass the guard but Ferraiuolo defending well.
Herrera is stalling here. Ferraiuolo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Herrera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferraiuolo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ferraiuolo stands up.
Herrera closes the distance but Ferraiuolo moves to the side
and Ferraiuolo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Ferraiuolo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraiuolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferraiuolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herrera's head.
Herrera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ferraiuolo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ferraiuolo works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Ferraiuolo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herrera's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ferraiuolo scoring with strikes but Herrera is staying in there.
Herrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferraiuolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferraiuolo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ferraiuolo lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Ferraiuolo.
Ferraiuolo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herrera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Ferraiuolo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferraiuolo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferraiuolo counters with a one-two to the body.
Ferraiuolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Herrera!
Ferraiuolo looking to ground and pound but Herrera is blocking nicely.
Ferraiuolo has hold of Herrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Herrera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ferraiuolo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Herrera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ferraiuolo.
Ferraiuolo trying to control but Herrera is having none of it.
Ferraiuolo controlling his opponent.
Ferraiuolo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herrera is looking to escape.
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.
Ferraiuolo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Herrera is trying to stand up.
Ferraiuolo looking for a guillotine from mount but Herrera is having none of it.
Herrera is bucking up trying to escape but Ferraiuolo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ferraiuolo breaks from Herrera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Ferraiuolo.
Ferraiuolo looking to secure an arm triangle but Herrera defends it well.
Ferraiuolo scoring with strikes but Herrera is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ferraiuolo lands a big shot there that rocks Herrera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ferraiuolo content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herrera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herrera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ferraiuolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Ferraiuolo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ferraiuolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Herrera!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera really wants to buck Ferraiuolo off and get back to his feet.
Ferraiuolo trying to control but Herrera is having none of it.
Ferraiuolo lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferraiuolo with a couple of short strikes.
Ferraiuolo punching from mount but Herrera doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferraiuolo.
Ferraiuolo unloads with some shots from mount but Herrera bucks and avoids them well.
Ferraiuolo wants to control the pace but Herrera is squirming around nicely.
Herrera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ferraiuolo 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.
Ferraiuolo punching from mount but Herrera doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Herrera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferraiuolo unloading with bombs!
Herrera tries to buck Ferraiuolo off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferraiuolo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nicolas Ferraiuolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferraiuolo misses with a head shot.
Ferraiuolo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferraiuolo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferraiuolo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ferraiuolo unloading with bombs!
Ferraiuolo landing strikes from the mount and Herrera is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ferraiuolo looking to finish with strikes here!
Ferraiuolo misses with a head shot.
Ferraiuolo won't let Herrera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ferraiuolo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ferraiuolo throws a strike aimed at the side of Herrera's head but Herrera avoids it well.
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.
Ferraiuolo prevents Herrera from escaping the position.
Ferraiuolo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Herrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Ferraiuolo counters with a shoot takedown. Herrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Vincent Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Ferraiuolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferraiuolo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Ferraiuolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferraiuolo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
Nicolas Ferraiuolo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Quaritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Ripper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
247 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
241 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miles Quaritch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaritch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ripper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ripper misses with a takedown attempt - Quaritch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quaritch fakes the leg kick and cracks Ripper in the body.
Ripper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quaritch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ripper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quaritch's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quaritch tries to kick Ripper off but Ripper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quaritch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ripper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quaritch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ripper is looking for a kimura but Quaritch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ripper to get the leverage.
Ripper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quaritch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quaritch pushes Ripper off and gets back to his feet.
Ripper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Quaritch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ripper thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quaritch wants to get back to his feet but Ripper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper throwing strikes from guard but Quaritch blocks nicely.
Quaritch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ripper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ripper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ripper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quaritch wants to stand and escape but Ripper is having none of it.
Quaritch 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.
Ripper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ripper looking to pass the guard.
Ripper preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaritch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quaritch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ripper is controlling him.
Quaritch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ripper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ripper looking to pass the guard.
Ripper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quaritch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ripper has Quaritch in his guard.
Quaritch slips nicely into half guard.
Ripper is pressing down on Quaritch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ripper is looking for a triangle but Quaritch pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper keeping moving, preventing Quaritch from controlling successfully.
Ripper has his foot on Quaritch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quaritch works his way back into a safe position though.
Ripper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quaritch wants to get up but he can't break Ripper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ripper has his foot on Quaritch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quaritch works his way back into a safe position though.
Quaritch stands and steps away. Ripper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Quaritch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ripper looks gassed!
Quaritch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Quaritch thuds his shin into the meat of Ripper's side.
Jack Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaritch moves into range and clinches up with Ripper.
Quaritch working Ripper over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quaritch lands a knee to the body.
Quaritch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quaritch lands an elbow that stopped Ripper in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Quaritch.
Quaritch lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quaritch obliges.
Ripper wants a takedown.
Miles Quaritch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ripper.
Quaritch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quaritch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quaritch with a knee to the head.
Ripper takes an elbow to the temple.
Quaritch lands an elbow that stopped Ripper in his tracks for a moment.
Quaritch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ripper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quaritch working Ripper over with knees to the body.
Quaritch scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quaritch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quaritch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Quaritch 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quaritch, right into the meat.
Ripper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Ripper or perhaps it was just good defense by Quaritch which made him look bad.
Quaritch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ripper.
Quaritch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quaritch lands a big head kick that sends Ripper tumbling to the mat! Quaritch takes a step backwards and waves Ripper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ripper is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quaritch thuds his shin into the meat of Ripper's side.
Ripper is still on wobbly legs! Can Quaritch finish him?
Quaritch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quaritch and Ripper are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Quaritch throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ripper into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Quaritch knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miles Quaritch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Batchiska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Average has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niko Batchiska!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batchiska misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Average swings for the body but Batchiska moves out of range.
Batchiska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Average counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Batchiska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Average counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Batchiska.
Batchiska tries to keep at a distance but Average has taken the fight into the clinch.
Average lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average effectively controlling the action here.
Batchiska struggles to land a body shot inside as Average controls his hands.
Average's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batchiska.
Batchiska misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Average has Batchiska pressed against the cage, preventing Batchiska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batchiska misses with some punches.
Average taking a breather.
Average stops a takedown attempt from Batchiska.
Average landing knees to the body.
Batchiska working hard to break the clinch.
Average has Batchiska pressed against the cage.
Average comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Average lands a shoulder strike.
Average softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batchiska lands a shot to the body.
Batchiska takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batchiska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Average keeps control of Batchiska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Average.
Average lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Batchiska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Average blocking some punches.
Batchiska is looking to control Average's arms but Average gets an underhook and turns him. Now Batchiska has his back to the cage.
Average working Batchiska over with knees to the body.
Average is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Average lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batchiska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Average walks away with a smile on his face. Batchiska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Batchiska fails with the takedown
and Average counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batchiska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batchiska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batchiska drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Average can't do much from the bottom here.
Average sneaks back into half guard.
Average kicks Batchiska off and gets back to his feet.
Average lands a slapping body shot.
Batchiska misses with a takedown attempt
and Average counters with a good low kick that Batchiska was not able to check.
Batchiska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Average counters with a nice uppercut.
Batchiska looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batchiska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batchiska has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters with a leg kick.
Batchiska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Average connects with a single shot there.
Batchiska has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Average lands a nice hook to Batchiska's body. Batchiska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batchiska tries for a takedown but Average circles away easily
and Average counters with a straight right hand.
Average delivers a nice body kick.
Batchiska tries for a takedown but Average circles away easily
and Average connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batchiska shoots and misses
and Average counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Batchiska.
Batchiska is breathing heavily.
Batchiska shoots and misses
and Batchiska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niko Batchiska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batchiska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Average to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average lands a jab to the head.
Average lands a really nice looking cross but Batchiska seems unphased.
Average throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batchiska with a poor takedown
and Average holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Batchiska takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Average.
Average digs a right hand underneath Batchiska's ribcage. Batchiska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batchiska is trying to force a seperation but Average has the dominant position.
Average presses Batchiska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
A body shot lands from Average.
Batchiska being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Batchiska wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Average - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Average pushes Batchiska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Average lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Average stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Average is stalling here.
Batchiska misses with a punch on the inside.
Average content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Batchiska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Average is keeping busy.
Average throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batchiskas head.
Average stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Average.
Batchiska shoots and misses
and Average counters with a good low kick that Batchiska was not able to check.
Batchiska misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Average, right into the meat.
Average cracks a nice hook into Batchiska's ribs.
Niko Batchiska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batchiska walks into a jab.
Average thumps Batchiska with a low kick.
Batchiska with a poor takedown
and Average counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Average lands.
Joe Average is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Average. Beautiful body shot.
Average clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Average.
Average gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Average manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Average scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batchiska is trying to push Average away but Average has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Average lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Average lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Average taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Average throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batchiska misses with a takedown
and Average cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Average jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Average.
Some bone on bone action there as Batchiska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Average stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average has taken the fight to the clinch.
Average lands with a short shot to the head.
Batchiska misses with a punch on the inside.
Batchiska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Average prevents it.
Average presses Batchiska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batchiska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Average taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Average on the inside.
Batchiska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Average is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Average keeps control of Batchiska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Average cracks Batchiska with a nice body shot.
Average's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Average.
Batchiska has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Batchiska.
Batchiska misses with a takedown
and Average cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batchiska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average scores with a sloppy right hand. Batchiska should have avoided that one.
Batchiska tries for a takedown but Average circles away easily
and Average counters with a leg kick.
Batchiska has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batchiska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Average counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batchiska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Batchiska misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Niko Batchiska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Average with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batchiska walks into a stiff left hand from Average.
Nice body punch from Average.
Average has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Joe Average!
Joe Average wins by unanimous decision!
Joe Average retains his lightweight title!
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