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CFC 202: Gold vs Elkins PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Brujeria by La Coka Nostra. 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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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama throws a combination that misses
and Escobar counters with a shoot takedown. Dama fights it but they end up in guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Dama gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Escobar tries to control but Dama wriggling away.
Escobar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Dama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dama is trying to control but can't.
Dama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dama wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
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.
Escobar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dama's legs.
Dama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dama controlling the action here.
Escobar 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.
Dama is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Dama is controlling well.
Escobar is defending against the submission attempts here by Dama.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is refusing to be controlled, as Dama sits in half guard.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Dama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dama has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dama controls the pace.
Dama is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Escobar 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.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dama is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dama has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar has his feet on Dama's thighs here. He's pushed Dama off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dama screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Escobar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hain comes to the cage accompanied by Time Frame by Dom and Roland. Montana has chosen Push It To The Limit as his entrance music. Antonio Montana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Hain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hain is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hain tries to clinch up
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hain looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.
Hain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montana is fending him off so far but Hain persists. Nope, Montana circles away and we're back to standing.
Hain clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the cage.
Hain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana misses with an uppercut.
Hain looks to clinch
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hain avoids the body shot from Montana.
Hain tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Hain slips a jab from Montana.
Hain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Sam Hain has been cut.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hain throws out the jab.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hain takes one to the side of the head.
Hain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Hain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hain looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Hain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Montana there.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hain thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Hain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hain tries to clinch
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hain's head.
Hain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montana counters with an outside leg kick.
Hain moves into the clinch successfully.
Montana working hard to break the clinch.
Hain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hain misses with some punches.
Hain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Montana just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Hain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Hain moves out of range easily.
Hain throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Montana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montana is fending him off so far but Hain persists. Nope, Montana circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hain doesn't seem phased though.
Montana throws a body punch but Hain moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Montana.
Montana connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hain feints and as Montana raises his hands in defense, Hain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hain trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hain throws and elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hain's guard. Nice move by Montana!
Hain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Montana wants to control from the top but Hain keeps moving.
Hain looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Montana has picked Hain up and slammed him! Hain can't keep hold of the triangle and Montana manages to pass to side control!
Montana is looking to take a break and control but Hain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hain manages to get one leg in to regain 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.
Hain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montana moves into full mount! Hain won't be happy about that!
Hain can't escape the position.
Montana get's back to his feet.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montana counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Hain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hain moves to clinch but Montana breaks away
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Hain.
Montana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montana gets caught napping as Hain dives in and scores a takedown. Montana manages to retain guard.
Montana keeping full guard, as Hain tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hain has gone for a leg lock! Montana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hain's guard.
Hain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hain is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Hain working for a triangle but Montana defends it easily.
Montana wants to pass the guard but Hain is keeping the position.
Antonio Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hain is just content to waste time from the top position. Montana takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Montana seems keen to control Hain's posture.
Montana has momentary wrist control but Hain slips an elbow through the middle.
Hain throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hain passes Montana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Montana trying to control but Hain postures up.
Montana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Montana won't allow Hain to pass to mount.
Sam Hain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hain wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it.
Hain is pressing down on Montana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montana is holding on for now.
Montana tries to get to full guard but Hain has control of the leg.
Hain is looking to take a break and control but Montana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montana is trying to stand up here but Hain is controlling him well.
Hain prevents Montana from improving his position.
Hain trying to pass the guard but Montana defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Montana as Hain shoots in.
Hain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montana.
Hain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Montana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meat Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BURZUM - WAR. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machine tries a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoffman.
Hoffman cracks Machine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meat Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine connects with a right hand. Hoffman shakes it off.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Hoffman throws an off balance right hand
and Machine counters with a three punch combo that has Hoffman backing up. Hoffman nods at Machine to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Machine misses.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Machine throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoffman counters with a straight right hand.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffman swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Machine counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut
and Machine counters with a nice body shot.
Machine cracks a nice hook into Hoffman's ribs.
Machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Machine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoffman's hands.
Machine slips under a jab from Hoffman.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoffman finds it's way round the side to connect with Machine's head.
Hoffman swings widly with a right hand
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Machine.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Hoffman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoffman throws a strike aimed at the side of Machine's head but Machine avoids it well.
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoffman's best efforts.
Machine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoffman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoffman's back!
Hoffman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machine's guard. Nice work there by Hoffman.
Hoffman is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoffman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machine tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoffman wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.
Machine won't allow Hoffman to pass to mount.
Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffman is keen to just control but Machine is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine is in trouble now - Hoffman has advanced to mount!
Machine blocking the ground and pound.
Hoffman misses with a head shot.
Hoffman fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoffman goes for an armbar but Machine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machine.
Hoffman wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machine defends it easily.
Machine is looking to advance position but Hoffman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoffman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
Machine trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoffman trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hoffman trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman looking to control.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman passes Machine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
Hoffman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Machine manages to get to full guard.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoffman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machine has escaped and now he's on top!
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Hoffman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoffman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's entrance music is Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). A fine choice. Hosseini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Zulfiqar - Secret Chiefs 3. Aleksander Ivanov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Hosseini!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov cracks Hosseini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ivanov misses with a combination
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hosseini misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hosseini counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hosseini counter with a right hand.
Ivanov misses the jab.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hosseini misses with a hook.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov throws an off balance right hand
and Hosseini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hosseini misses with a double jab
and Ivanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hosseini counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Hosseini ducks down to avoid it.
Hosseini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Hosseini scores with a hook to the body. Ivanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini lands with a nice combination. Ivanov backs away looking to recover.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hosseini counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hosseini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hosseini lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hosseini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Abdullah Hosseini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hosseini wants to slow Ivanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Hosseini lands with a good body shot.
Hosseini throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Hosseini tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hosseini misses with a body shot.
Hosseini misses with an uppercut.
Hosseini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hosseini cracks Ivanov with a good jab.
Ivanov misses with a hook
and Hosseini counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hosseini throws out the jab.
Ivanov needs to keep his hands up - Hosseini had a free shot at his head there.
Hosseini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hosseini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Hosseini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hosseini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hosseini throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Ivanov.
Ivanov scores a takedown into full mount!
Ivanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hosseini can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ivanov looking to isolate an arm here. Hosseini doesn't see it coming and as Ivanov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment I is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dancing Queen. Drederick Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment I!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment I misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tatum misses with a body punch
and Experiment I counters with a head kick. That will keep Tatum thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Experiment I lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Experiment I looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatum blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatum looks to clinch
and Experiment I counters with a nice leg kick.
Tatum misses with a hook
and Experiment I counters with an inside leg kick.
Tatum misses with a left hand
and Experiment I counters with an inside leg kick.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Tatum needs to keep his hands up - Experiment I had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment I swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tatum.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Experiment I counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment I throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Experiment I.
It looks like Drederick Tatum has been cut.
Experiment I throws a push kick but Tatum slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Experiment I there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Experiment I connects with a leg kick. Tatum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatum tries to clinch
and Experiment I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment I counters with a good, hard body kick but Tatum shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment I. Tatum shrugs it off though.
Experiment I plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Experiment I has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Experiment I connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Experiment I.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment I feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tatum's calf.
Tatum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Experiment I works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment I is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tatum tries to keep at a distance but Experiment I has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Experiment I - that landed with a thud.
Tatum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Experiment I tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Experiment I as the two fighters clinch.
Experiment I trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment I missing with knees to the body.
Experiment I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment I works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Tatum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Experiment I pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Tatum in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Experiment I.
Good body shot from Experiment I.
Experiment I creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatum's defenses.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drederick Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Experiment I is looking to land body kicks.
Russian Experiment I seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum misses with a right hand
letting Experiment I counter with a right hand.
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment I counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Experiment I counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment I throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment I doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatum misses with a left hand
and Experiment I counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I swinging wildly here.
Tatum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment I counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment I counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Experiment I connects with a jab.
Experiment I scores with a nice strike.
Experiment I fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a combination
and Experiment I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment I tries to clinch up.
Tatum misses with a hook
and Experiment I counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Tatum.
Experiment I has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment I on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a body punch but Experiment I moves out of range.
Tatum checks a low kick from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands with a slapping head kick.
Tatum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Experiment I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Tatum darts in trying to clinch
and Experiment I counters with a head kick. That will keep Tatum thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Drederick Tatum's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Experiment I counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Experiment I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment I pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment I throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Experiment I gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Experiment I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatum taking a breather.
Experiment I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment I's elbow.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
Tatum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Experiment I's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment I throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Experiment I as Tatum tries to tie him up.
Tatum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Experiment I misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment I controls the action.
Tatum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drederick Tatum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment I counters with a thumping low kick.
Tatum blocks a leg kick.
Experiment I avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Tatum misses with a jab to the body
letting Experiment I counter with a right hand.
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Experiment I.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment I counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Experiment I finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Drederick Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment I lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
Experiment I lands with a nice body kick.
Experiment I scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drederick Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Experiment I.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russian Experiment I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Experiment I there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Tatum misses
and Experiment I counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment I throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment I, right into the meat.
Experiment I with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Experiment I wants to clinch.
Tatum throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment I makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment I.
Experiment I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Experiment I counters with an inside leg kick.
Drederick Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment I.
Good leg kick by Experiment I there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a body punch
and Experiment I counters with a three punch combo that has Tatum backing up. Tatum nods at Experiment I to acknowledge the strikes.
Drederick Tatum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum misses with a hook
and Experiment I counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Experiment I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Tatum misses
and Experiment I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment I counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Experiment I finds it's way through Tatum's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Experiment I 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment I!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer - Rush. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Dangerous knees
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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
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Suzuki misses.
A swing and a miss from Rush.
Rush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick
and Suzuki counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush misses with a leg kick
so Suzuki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suzuki being controlled here momentarily.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
Suzuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suzuki trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suzuki thows a leg kick but Rush checks it
and Rush counters with a good low kick that Suzuki was not able to check.
Rush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suzuki's half guard.
Suzuki trying to control from the bottom.
Rush works his foot free and advances to mount.
Suzuki tries to reverse the position but Rush maintains control.
Suzuki tries to hold on but Rush postures up.
Rush jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Suzuki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suzuki is trying to work for a sweep but Rush has mounted him!
Suzuki tries to hold on but Rush postures up.
Rush looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Suzuki tries to hold on but Rush postures up.
Rush unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suzuki wants to hold on but Rush pushes him away.
Rush controlling the position easily from mount.
Suzuki is looking to get to half guard.
Rush wants to finish this one by submission but Suzuki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rush.
Suzuki is squirming around, avoiding Rush's attempts to control the action.
Rush landing strikes, looking to finish!
Suzuki can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suzuki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Suzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rush throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suzuki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki loads up on a big right hand but Rush slips the punch.
Good work by Suzuki as he checks the leg kick.
Suzuki thows a leg kick but Rush checks it
and Rush counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suzuki thinking.
Rush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suzuki counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suzuki misses with a right hand
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suzuki can pounce on him.
Rush fails with the takedown.
Rush slips under a jab.
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.
Rush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rush counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suzuki won't be happy with that.
Suzuki wants to control but Rush postures up.
Rush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Suzuki is looking for a sweep.
Suzuki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rush tries to land a leg kick but Suzuki saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rush tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suzuki is able to avoid easily.
Rush connects with the punch.
Suzuki misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki misses with a leg kick
and Rush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush shoots in and drives through. Suzuki sprawls well.
Rush lands a front kick.
Suzuki throws a leg kick that misses.
Suzuki looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
Thiago Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Suzuki moves out of range easily.
Suzuki scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Suzuki misses
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzuki slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
Suzuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rush can pounce on him.
A low kick from Suzuki is predictable there
and Rush counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Rush misses
and Suzuki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jesper Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rush throws a head kick that misses
and Suzuki counters with a leg kick.
Rush throws a low kick but Suzuki avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki throws a leg kick
and Rush counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rush 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Rush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thug comes to the cage accompanied by Breathe - The Prodigy. Bash comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Sabbath - Paranoid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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192 lbs
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199 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lonnie Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Bash!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bash tries to clinch up
and Thug counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bash!
Thug goes for an armbar but Bash turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bash.
Thug wants to sweep but no luck.
Bash's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thug is on top in guard.
Thug throwing strikes from guard but Bash blocks nicely.
Bash is trying to control the position but Thug postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thug has Bash in his guard.
Thug has a closed guard, preventing Bash from standing up.
Bash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thug throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thug has his feet on Bash's thighs here. He's pushed Bash off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bash screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lonnie Thug!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony D Amico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony D Amico told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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182 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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony D Amico!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amico feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.
Keto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
D Amico stands up over Keto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Amico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D Amico with a flurry of punches that miss.
D Amico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Keto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
D Amico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keto is keeping the position for now.
Keto can't keep his opponent in guard - D Amico advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. D Amico lands a nice short elbow.
D Amico is nestled in close to Keto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Keto blocking the ground and pound attempt from D Amico.
Keto looks like he's trying to stand up.
D Amico working over Keto with some ground and pound. Keto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
D Amico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
D Amico drops an elbow to the side of Keto's head.
D Amico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
D Amico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
D Amico misses with a head shot. Keto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Keto working a defensive guard here.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Keto's brow.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Amico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
D Amico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amico trying to control the position from guard on top but Keto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Amico throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Amico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
D Amico throws a strike but Keto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
D Amico wants to improve his position but instead Keto has moved into half guard.
D Amico tries to get to full guard but Keto has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto is looking to take a break and control but D Amico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
D Amico tries to roll over but Keto keeps him under control.
Keto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
D Amico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony D Amico 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.
D Amico ducks under a wild hook from Keto.
Keto digs a good body shot into D Amico's ribs.
D Amico wants to clinch but Keto slips to the side
and Keto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keto with a lazy takedown attempt
and D Amico counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Keto!
Keto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keto is in a horrible position here. D Amico smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Keto can't escape the position.
D Amico throwing strikes but Keto bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico is in close to Keto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
D Amico tries to free his leg and advance position but Keto is retaining full guard.
D Amico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Amico postures up in Keto's guard and throws a big left but Keto blocks it.
Keto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
D Amico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keto's head.
D Amico lands a couple of digs.
Keto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
D Amico stands up over Keto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Keto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keto has his feet on D Amico's thighs here. He's pushed D Amico off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! D Amico screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuomas Keto!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollywood has chosen Deadbolt as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Hollywood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollywood.
Bennett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Hollywood there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Bennett motions for Hollywood to come forward. Bennett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hollywood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett misses with a hook
and Hollywood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hollywood counter with a right hand.
Hollywood lands a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hollywood as he connects with a hook.
Hollywood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood cracks the inside of Bennett's front leg.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
Hollywood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollywood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. Bennett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennett wants to slow Hollywood down by chopping away at his legs.
Hollywood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollywood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Bennett misses
and Hollywood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bennett looks to throw a body kick
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richard Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hollywood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to clinch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hollywood throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Hollywood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hollywood checks it well.
Hollywood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Hollywood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bennett throws a body kick the misses
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett lands with a straight right. Hollywood didn't see that one coming.
David Hollywood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollywood throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Hollywood counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennett digs a good hook to Hollywood's body.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Hollywood counters with a good low kick that Bennett was not able to check.
Hollywood is looking to score with low kicks.
Bennett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a lazy head kick
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollywood moves out of range of the leg kick from Bennett.
Richard Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David Hollywood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollywood counters with a low kick, right behind Bennett 's knee.
Bennett thows a leg kick but Hollywood checks it
and Hollywood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Bennett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollywood's head backwards.
Hollywood misses with a left hand
and Bennett counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hollywood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollywood 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hollywood!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Elkins has chosen Care Bear Countdown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Gold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold blocks a leg kick.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Gold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Elkins is proving hard to escape from.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold won't allow Elkins to sweep him here.
Elkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gold!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins prevents Gold from getting the reversal.
Elkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gold hang on?
Elkins landing strikes from the mount and Gold is in trouble!
Gold can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold'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.
Elkins working Gold over with strikes here.
Elkins with shots to the head and body - Gold looks very uncomfortable down there.
Elkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Elkins misses with a head shot.
Elkins misses with a head shot.
Elkins with shots to the head and body - Gold looks very uncomfortable down there.
Elkins landing strikes from the mount and Gold is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gold's face.
Gold is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Elkins working the ground and pound effectively.
Elkins lands with some strikes.
Oh Gold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
Elkins looking to finish Gold with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gold!
Elkins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Elkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by Elkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Elkins lands a heavy elbow.
Elkins landing punches.
Gold in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Elkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gold can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elkins working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gold wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Elkins celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Elkins!
Dwight Elkins is the new middleweight champion!
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