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(B2L) 39: Rise Against PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tj Thomas had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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293 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Charles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Charles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Charles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thomas 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.
Charles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Charles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charles postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thomas has passed into side control.
Charles tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Charles is looking for a sweep.
Thomas wants to stand but Charles is controlling his arm.
Charles throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Thomas trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard.
Charles is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas tries for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
That's two 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Thomas! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Charles has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tj Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siggi Herrmann (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siggi Herrmann!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrmann shoots in for a takedown but Correa shows good takedown defense.
Herrmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herrmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siggi Herrmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrmann tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Herrmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correa tries to avoid it but Herrmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correa to the ground. Correa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herrmann is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Correa scores with a jab. Herrmann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Siggi Herrmann 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 chopping leg kick lands by Correa.
Herrmann looks gassed!
Correa connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Herrmann! He's out on his feet! Correa rushes in and drops Herrmann with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Correa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Dos Equis Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasim Akande had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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269 lbs
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280 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasim Akande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dos Equis Guy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Dos Equis Guy misses its intended target.
Akande fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Dos Equis Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Equis Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Akande's shoulder, as Akande tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dos Equis Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dos Equis Guy.
It looks like Kasim Akande has been cut.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a body kick.
A combination from Dos Equis Guy does no damage.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a hook. Akande ducked under it nicely.
Dos Equis Guy connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dos Equis Guy. That snapped Akande's head back.
Akande is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Equis Guy throws a front kick that sends Akande stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a head kick.
Akande blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande thows a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy checks it
and Dos Equis Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Dos Equis Guy.
Dos Equis Guy tries to land a front kick but Akande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Equis Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akande takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akande shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dos Equis Guy wants to control but Akande is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akande is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Dos Equis Guy controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Equis Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akande is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dos Equis Guy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Akande's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akande trying to control but Dos Equis Guy is working from the bottom.
Dos Equis Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akande trying to control but Dos Equis Guy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Equis Guy working a defensive guard here.
Kasim Akande has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dos Equis Guy tries a low kick but Akande avoids it.
Dos Equis Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akande's sensitive parts.
The Dos Equis Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akande fails to land the takedown.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akande. Akande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Equis Guy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akande is out of range.
Dos Equis Guy scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Equis Guy misses with a low kick as Akande jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Akande is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Equis Guy wants to sweep here but Akande controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Equis Guy keeping moving, preventing Akande from controlling successfully.
Dos Equis Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Equis Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akande is out of range and Dos Equis Guy settles back down.
Akande throws a jab when Dos Equis Guy was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Dos Equis Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasim Akande's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dos Equis Guy tries to land a leg kick but Akande saw it coming and moves away.
Akande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Equis Guy throws a hook but Akande blocks it.
Akande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Akande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Equis Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akande goes for an armbar but Dos Equis Guy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dos Equis Guy.
Akande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Equis Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akande keeping full guard, as Dos Equis Guy tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande has his foot on Dos Equis Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Equis Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Equis Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dos Equis Guy is looking to stand up but Akande won't let him.
Akande has an active guard here but Dos Equis Guy has managed to pass into half guard.
Dos Equis Guy wants to control but Akande is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Dos Equis Guy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dos Equis Guy wants to take a breather but Akande is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Equis Guy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. The Dos Equis Guy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akande fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akande fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Equis Guy avoids it really well and circles away.
Good leg kick by Dos Equis Guy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande throws a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Equis Guy.
That kick from Dos Equis Guy tenderised Akande's leg. Akande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akande thows a leg kick but Dos Equis Guy checks it
and Dos Equis Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Equis Guy.
Dos Equis Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Akande moves out of range easily.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a leg kick. Akande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Equis Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Equis Guy throws a good cross that connects.
The Dos Equis Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Equis Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Equis Guy scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Equis Guy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Equis Guy. Dos Equis Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Equis Guy connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Equis Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos Equis Guy.
Dos Equis Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Equis Guy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kasim Akande's cut is getting worse.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dos Equis Guy - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Equis Guy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akande. Akande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Equis Guy scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Dos Equis Guy lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Dos Equis Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasim Akande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dos Equis Guy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Akande drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dos Equis Guy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Akande's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Dos Equis Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Savage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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263 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tracy Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Savage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savage trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Ryan wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage working Ryan over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan is persistently looking for the submission but Savage is defending it well.
Ryan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Savage is in real trouble here. Ryan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Savage is tapping out! Ryan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tracy Ryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Buttler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Buttler!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Buttler misses.
Buttler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalashnikov. Buttler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kalashnikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buttler doesn't seem phased though.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Buttler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalashnikov lands with a cross.
Buttler swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.
Kalashnikov feints a jab promting Buttler to slip. Kalashnikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Buttler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buttler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to Buttler's midsection.
Kalashnikov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Buttler slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalashnikov, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov throws a body punch but Buttler moves out of range.
Buttler is looking to clinch.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Kalashnikov coming out on top.
Avtomat Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttler misses the shot to the body.
Buttler looks to land a body kick but Kalashnikov moved away.
Kalashnikov scores with a hook to the body. Buttler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buttler, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalashnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Buttler misses.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buttler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalashnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Buttler looks gassed!
Buttler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buttler connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalashnikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot.
Buttler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kalashnikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buttler backs up against the ropes.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice head shot.
Buttler takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalashnikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalashnikov stuns Buttler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Kalashnikov.
Buttler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalashnikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kalashnikov coming out on top.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov scores with the left hand. Buttler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buttler has time to react.
Buttler walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buttler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov lands with a good body shot.
Buttler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalashnikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalashnikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Kalashnikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buttler walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalashnikov thuds his right hand into Buttler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov scores with a three punch combo!
Kalashnikov with a hook.
Buttler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buttler.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Kalashnikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Kalashnikov.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttler should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buttler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalashnikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalashnikov throws a combination. Buttler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalashnikov lands an overhand right.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalashnikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Kalashnikov finds it's way through Buttler's defenses.
Kalashnikov lands a head shot.
Buttler looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
Buttler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buttler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buttler. Buttler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buttler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buttler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buttler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buttler walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kalashnikov lands with a right hand.
Buttler ducks right into an uppercut from Kalashnikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov with a hook.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalashnikov scores with a one two! Buttler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalashnikov sizes up Buttler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kalashnikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalashnikov slips a straight right by Buttler.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalashnikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kalashnikov catches Buttler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalashnikov lands with a right hand.
Kalashnikov with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Buttler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov sizes up Buttler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buttler can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Kalashnikov. That snapped Buttler's head back.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice strike.
Buttler tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kalashnikov lands a jab.
Buttler is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov connects with a right hand. Buttler shakes it off.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttler should have avoided that one.
Buttler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses the jab.
Kalashnikov throws a shot to the body.
Buttler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov lands with a good body shot.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buttler doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov with a nice cross.
Kalashnikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buttler doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot that sends Buttler's belly button to the back.
Buttler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buttler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buttler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kalashnikov scores with a body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buttler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kalashnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Kalashnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buttler on the side of the head.
Buttler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Buttler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler takes one to the chin there.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a good jab.
Avtomat Kalashnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buttler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalashnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buttler scrambles back to his feet.
Kalashnikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buttler's hands.
Buttler walks into a jab.
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Kalashnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov works Buttler's body with a nice hook.
Kalashnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Buttler off the ropes and back into rage.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalashnikov connects with the punch.
Kalashnikov tests Buttler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalashnikov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.
Buttler moves forwards but Kalashnikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kalashnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buttler under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalashnikov. That snapped Buttler's head back.
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalashnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov with a hook.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
A jab from Kalashnikov does it's job there.
Buttler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttler should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Kalashnikov.
Buttler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Kalashnikov coming out on top.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Buttler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kalashnikov works the jab nicely.
Buttler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buttler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov dips to his left and cracks Buttler with an uppercut!
Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalashnikov stuns Buttler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kalashnikov there.
Kalashnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buttler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kalashnikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buttler at a distance.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buttler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buttler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buttler throws a wild body kick that Kalashnikov sees coming a mile off.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalashnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Buttler.
Kalashnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buttler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buttler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Kalashnikov throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buttler walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalashnikov, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov scores with the left hand. Buttler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov stuns Buttler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buttler drops his hands momentarily and Kalashnikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalashnikov misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Buttler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buttler's head.
Buttler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buttler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kalashnikov works Buttler's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov scores with a jab. Buttler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kalashnikov works Buttler's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov staying out of range there.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Kalashnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buttler on the side of the head.
Buttler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buttler ducks right into an uppercut from Kalashnikov.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalashnikov scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalashnikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buttler walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov stalks Buttler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buttler's face. Buttler staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalashnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Buttler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalashnikov.
Buttler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Buttler misses with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyle Buttler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buttler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Kalashnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kalashnikov cracks a nice hook into Buttler's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Kalashnikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buttler doesn't seem phased though.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buttler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Buttler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avtomat Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalashnikov. That snapped Buttler's head back.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Kalashnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buttler's head.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalashnikov with a nice cross.
Kalashnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Buttler off the ropes and back into rage.
Kalashnikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalashnikov digs a good body shot into Buttler's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Kalashnikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov thuds a left hand into Buttler's body.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Kalashnikov finds it's way through Buttler's defenses.
Kalashnikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalashnikov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Avtomat Kalashnikov!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Avtomat Kalashnikov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Avtomat Kalashnikov!
Avtomat Kalashnikov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Camillus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Basi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Camillus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Camillus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Basi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basi throws a lazy head kick
and Camillus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Maxim Basi has been cut.
Basi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camillus.
Camillus avoids the head kick by Basi.
Basi shoots and misses
and Camillus counters with an inside leg kick.
Camillus jabs Basi right on the nose. Basi blinks but takes it well.
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!
Camillus lands a big head kick that sends Basi to the canvas! Camillus follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Camillus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Decon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Obsut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is With Great Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Decon Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Obsut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with a combination
and Obsut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obsut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick
and Obsut counters with a nice right hand that sends Frost toppling to the canvas! Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Obsut finish him?!
Frost is rocked!
Frost tries to get into range but Obsut steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Frost! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Obsut scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Obsut!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mountain Song. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xavier.
Ramsey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramsey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramsey misses with a combination
and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Ramsey misses
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Xavier shoots and misses
and Ramsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Travis Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Xavier throws a hook but Ramsey blocks it.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xavier counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramsey misses with a left hand
and Xavier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramsey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Ramsey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramsey manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Ramsey's guard.
Ramsey looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramsey, not yet.
Xavier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Ramsey is keeping the position.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Ramsey keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramsey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramsey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramsey!
Xavier is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Xavier regains half guard.
Ramsey trying to pass the guard but Xavier defending well.
Xavier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xavier on the ground.
Ramsey pushing down on Xavier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramsey moves away from the strike by Xavier.
Ramsey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xavier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey misses with a lunging right hand
and Xavier counters with a left and a right that stings Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a hook
and Xavier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xavier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ramsey blocks a jab.
Ramsey misses with a right hand
and Xavier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey leaves Xavier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey throws a lazy uppercut
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramsey tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Xavier just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Xavier postures up in Ramsey's guard and throws a big left but Ramsey blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xavier is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramsey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Ramsey keeps moving.
Xavier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramsey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xavier, into his guard.
Xavier looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bittor Xavier has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramsey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xavier counters with a single leg into guard. Ramsey didn't expect that.
Xavier thows a big elbow that misses.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws and elbow that misses. Ramsey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xavier's guard. Nice move by Ramsey!
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramsey defends well.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramsey swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
Ramsey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramsey won't be happy with that.
Xavier tries to move to mount but Ramsey blocks the move with his legs.
Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramsey is defending well.
Ramsey wants to control but Xavier postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ramsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xavier wants to control but Ramsey is keeping him busy.
Ramsey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xavier off and has taken his back!
Bittor Xavier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xavier tries to break free.
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.
Xavier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramsey controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey wants to control the position but Xavier frees himself and scrambles - Ramsey manages to regain control in side control.
Ramsey trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
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.
Travis Ramsey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ramsey misses with a lunging right hand
and Xavier counters with a takedown into side control.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramsey keeps working.
Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position.
Ramsey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bittor Xavier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xavier 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 William Peck scores the fight for Bittor Xavier!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Bittor Xavier!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe has chosen The Message - Grandmaster Flash as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe rushes Sandoval and presses him up against the ropes.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandoval tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Sandoval misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandoval counters with a good low kick that Monroe was not able to check.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sandoval, as that shot connected.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Dean Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Flavio Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe connects with a jab.
A low kick from Monroe misses
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe instigates a clinch.
Sandoval pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval digs a right hand into Monroe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monroe's gas tank.
Good body shot from Sandoval.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sandoval's waist but Sandoval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monroe off to one side.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Monroe tries to work over Sandoval's front leg with a kick but Sandoval checks it.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandoval throws a leg kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe tries to clinch but Sandoval moves away
and Sandoval counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monroe's knee momentarily.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a head kick. That will keep Monroe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with an outside leg kick.
Monroe scores with a shot to the body.
Monroe 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.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Monroe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monroe misses the body punch
and Sandoval counters with an inside leg kick.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a nice body shot.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Sandoval stuffs the takedown.
Sandoval turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monroe lands with a hook. Sandoval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sandoval throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Monroe looks for a takedown but Sandoval sprawls well.
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandoval is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe wants to clinch.
Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandoval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe connects with a jab.
Sandoval finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Sandoval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
letting Sandoval counter with a right hand.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Sandoval.
Flavio Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Monroe.
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe dives in and grabs Sandoval's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandoval pushes down on Monroe's head and hops out.
Monroe tests Sandoval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sandoval swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Sandoval can't keep his opponent in guard - Monroe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe is working for a kimura but Sandoval is defending it quite comfortably.
Sandoval is not content to let Monroe control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sandoval stuffs the takedown attempt from Monroe. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sandoval. Sandoval obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sandoval counters with a slapping leg kick.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sandoval counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sandoval. That's going to slow Monroe down.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandoval counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a left to the body.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Monroe tries to clinch up.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sandoval punishes Monroe's body with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Sandoval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sandoval, right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monroe moves to clinch but Sandoval breaks away
and Sandoval counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with an inside leg kick.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sandoval misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sandoval.
Monroe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Sandoval.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Sandoval clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Sandoval's head back.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sandoval misses with a body kick.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe works the jab nicely.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monroe.
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Monroe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Monroe takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
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.
Sandoval throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Monroe slips a jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe darts in trying to clinch
and Sandoval counters with a nice body kick.
Monroe throws a sloppy body shot
and Sandoval counters with a low kick, right behind Monroe 's knee.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
Monroe misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Monroe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sandoval counters with a nice body shot.
Sandoval misses with a hook
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe tries to clinch up.
A cross from Monroe lands.
Sandoval tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe punishes Sandoval's body with a nice straight punch.
Monroe misses with a jab to the body
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Monroe throws a sloppy body shot
and Sandoval finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sandoval on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sandoval tries to get out of the position.
Monroe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monroe is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandoval is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dean Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Sandoval.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Monroe takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Sandoval backpedaling.
Monroe tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Sandoval checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Monroe blocks the leg kick.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
A shot to the body from Monroe misses
and Sandoval counters with a good, hard body kick but Monroe shrugs it off.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sandoval throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Monroe.
Sandoval swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sandoval staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Sandoval misses.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandoval off the ropes and back into rage.
Monroe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sandoval looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monroe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sandoval is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sandoval works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sandoval wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy.
Monroe moves nicely into side control.
Monroe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working the ground and pound but Sandoval is defending the strikes.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe trying to control the action but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Monroe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sandoval is avoiding damage well.
Monroe lands a few punches from side control.
Monroe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sandoval some visible discomfort.
Monroe working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sandoval is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Monroe is trying to get an arm triangle but Sandoval is defending well.
Monroe trying to control the action but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monroe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Dean Monroe!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Dean Monroe!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dean Monroe!
Dean Monroe wins by unanimous decision!
Dean Monroe is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stalin Starksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Minat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starksson's entrance music is War is my destiny. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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, Stalin Starksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Minat!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starksson ducks under a wild hook from Minat.
Greg Minat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Starksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minat throws a jab but it's blocked by Starksson.
Minat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Starksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Starksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minat moves into full guard.
Starksson stands up over Minat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Starksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starksson passes Minat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starksson content to control rather than advance.
Starksson trying to mount his opponent but Minat defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starksson thows a huge punch but Minat dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minat tries to get to full guard but Starksson has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Starksson is keen to just control but Minat is a slippery customer.
Minat is looking for a sweep. Starksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starksson trying to control the pace.
Minat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starksson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stalin Starksson just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starksson. Minat does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Minat is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Minat.
Starksson throws a looping overhand right but Minat ducks down to avoid it.
Starksson loads up on a big right hand but Minat slips the punch.
Minat throws a jab when Starksson was well out of range.
Starksson scores with a takedown into Minat's guard.
Minat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Starksson stacks Minat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Starksson!
Minat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Minat is looking to improve his position.
Minat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Starksson uses his free foot to push down on Minat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Minat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minat squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Starksson dominating with strikes here.
Minat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Starksson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Minat hang on?
A nice elbow there by Starksson.
Starksson content just to control the position here.
Minat is desperately trying to improve his position but Starksson has a good base and remains in mount.
Starksson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Starksson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starksson working for a guillotine from mount but Minat is in no mood to give up.
Minat is desperately trying to improve his position but Starksson has a good base and remains in mount.
Starksson breaks from Minat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minat looks gassed!
Starksson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Minat hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starksson avoids the attempt from Minat to control.
Starksson trying to control but Minat is having none of it.
Starksson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stalin Starksson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Starksson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stalin Starksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starksson is standing up over Minat. Minat looks to escape but Starksson dives into side control.
Starksson landing a few strikes.
Starksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minat keeps working.
Starksson is staying tight to Minat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Starksson lands a few punches from side control.
Minat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Minat but he's now mounted!
Minat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starksson controlling the position easily from mount.
Starksson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Minat tries to reverse the position but Starksson maintains control.
Starksson content just to control the position here.
Starksson prevents Minat from getting the reversal.
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.
Starksson controlling from the full mount.
Minat is trying to escape the mount.
Starksson trying to control but Minat is having none of it.
Starksson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minat is trying to escape the mount.
Starksson controlling from mount.
Minat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Starksson with the ground and pound from mount.
Minat is working to get back to half guard.
Starksson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Minat is breathing heavily.
Starksson controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starksson landing shots from mount.
Starksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starksson with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starksson is landing with some decent strikes but Minat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Starksson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minat is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starksson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Starksson controlling the pace for now.
Starksson landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stalin Starksson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Minat throws a combination that misses
and Starksson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Starksson prevents Minat from improving his position.
Minat is in trouble now - Starksson has advanced to mount!
Starksson with a couple of short strikes.
Starksson looking to finish Minat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Minat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minat takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Starksson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stalin Starksson!
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