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NAF 23: Strauss vs. Ironheart PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calgary Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolas Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calgary Alberta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolas Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Alberta. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Alberta shoots in.
Alberta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alberta looking to pass the guard.
Alberta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas!
Thomas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Alberta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas tries to stand but Alberta is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas taking a break here but Alberta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Alberta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alberta keeping control of the position.
Alberta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Alberta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alberta working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas postures up in Alberta's guard and throws a big left but Alberta blocks it.
Alberta looking for a sweep. Not yet Alberta, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alberta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Alberta's legs - danger averted.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Alberta is keeping the position.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alberta's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta is staying active underneath Thomas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alberta is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Alberta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
Thomas trying to control the action but Alberta just sinks the hooks in.
Alberta working for the choke.
Alberta is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Thomas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alberta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calgary Alberta!
Calgary Alberta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kicky Kickboxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tonts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonts has chosen DMX - Dog Intro as his entrance music. Rauno Tonts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kicky Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rauno Tonts!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonts throws a nice looking combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonts gets a double leg takedown into Kickboxer's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tonts stands and steps away. Kickboxer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tonts misses with a wild body shot.
Tonts just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonts.
Kickboxer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tonts to the ground. Kickboxer is now in Tonts's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kickboxer is controlling him.
Kickboxer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kickboxer looking to sit in guard and control but Tonts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kickboxer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but instead Tonts has moved into half guard.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.
Tonts works his way into full mount!
Kickboxer tries to reverse the position but Tonts maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kickboxer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kickboxer!
Tonts punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kickboxer distracts Tonts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kickboxer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kickboxer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Tonts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kickboxer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kickboxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonts has wrist control.
Kickboxer wants to control from the top but Tonts keeps moving.
Tonts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tonts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kickboxer's guard.
Tonts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tonts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tonts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tonts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kickboxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonts wants to get up but he can't break Kickboxer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position but Tonts postures up.
Kickboxer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kickboxer tries to get out of the position.
Kickboxer has momentary wrist control but Tonts slips an elbow through the middle.
Kickboxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kickboxer pulls Tonts in close to prevent any damage.
Kickboxer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tonts has passed into side control.
Kickboxer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep. Tonts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonts is looking to stall here but Kickboxer recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rauno Tonts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kickboxer shoots in for a double leg but Tonts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kickboxer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonts throws a body punch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Tonts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kickboxer.
No joy there for Tonts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonts throws a right hand that Kickboxer ducks under and follows up with a left that Kickboxer also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Tonts misses.
Tonts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kickboxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kickboxer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kickboxer connects with a nice short shot to Tonts's temple.
Tonts pushes Kickboxer off looking to stand but Kickboxer dives back in and keeps control.
Kickboxer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tonts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kickboxer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kickboxer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tonts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kickboxer off and has taken his back!
Kickboxer fending off the submission attempt from Tonts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonts patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kickboxer tries to escape the position.
Tonts looking to break Kickboxer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kickboxer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tonts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tonts has the hooks in. Kickboxer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tonts is trying to stick to Kickboxer's back but Kickboxer is turning into Tonts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kickboxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kickboxer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tonts sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kickboxer lands a nice short elbow.
Kickboxer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tonts's thigh. Tonts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kicky Kickboxer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonts wants to sweep but no luck.
Kickboxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tonts keeping moving, preventing Kickboxer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer stopping the sweep attempt from Tonts.
Kickboxer throws a strike but Tonts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kickboxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonts is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickboxer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonts passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kicky Kickboxer will probably get the nod.
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!
Tonts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kickboxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonts.
Tonts misses with the combination.
Tonts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kickboxer backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Tonts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tonts is looking to clinch but Kickboxer is avoiding it.
Tonts jabs at Kickboxer's body.
Tonts swinging wildly here.
Kickboxer slips a jab and a cross from Tonts.
Kickboxer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tonts!
Tonts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kickboxer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tonts's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickboxer landing shots from mount.
Tonts is trying to escape the mount.
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonts on the ground.
Kickboxer lands a big shot there that rocks Tonts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kickboxer landing strikes from the mount and Tonts is in trouble!
Tonts'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.
Tonts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kickboxer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tonts is rocked!
Kickboxer postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tonts in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tonts to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kicky Kickboxer!
In his post fight interview, Kicky Kickboxer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Hay!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Rua as Hay shoots in.
Rua has Hay up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Hay does no damage.
Hay throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua shoots in but Hay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Hay which made him look bad.
Hay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hay dives in and scores a takedown into Rua's guard.
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.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Hay defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua 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.
Hay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua is controlling Hay's posture.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hay has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rua escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rua!
Hay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Rua lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hay tries to improve his position but instead Rua has taken his back!
Rua struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rua has the hooks in. Hay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rua is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hay with him. Hay is trying to defend but Rua has an arm under the chin now! Hay grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shogun Rua!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Prescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irving comes to the cage accompanied by Psychosocial. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prescott.
Prescott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prescott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Irving on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irving tries to get out of the position.
Prescott is looking to work some ground and pound but Irving has wrist control.
Prescott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prescott slips nicely into half guard.
Prescott is working for a kimura but Irving is defending it quite comfortably.
Prescott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prescott is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Irving is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rock Prescott!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rock Prescott waved his t-shirt featuring Red Bills clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thatcher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to party and bullshit. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rich Boy-Get To Poppin. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Thatcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Thatcher does no damage.
Thatcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thatcher. Thatcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Thatcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thatcher is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thatcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thatcher prevents Silva from improving his position.
Thatcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thatcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thatcher's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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!
Thatcher breaks Silva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva avoids the attempt from Thatcher to control.
Thatcher is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
You get the feeling that Thatcher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thatcher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thatcher shrugs it off.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Thatcher is in no mood to give up.
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Thatcher frees his head quite easily.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Thatcher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thatcher is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Thatcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thatcher wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Thatcher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher is working to get back to half guard.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thatcher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thatcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Thatcher is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thatcher is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreago Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Thatcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thatcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Thatcher counters with a takedown into side control.
Andreago Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thatcher stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thatcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevie Thatcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreago Silva.
Thatcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Thatcher tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thatcher shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva shoots in and bounces Thatcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thatcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Thatcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thatcher manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Thatcher's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thatcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Thatcher controlling him for the moment.
Thatcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thatcher trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Thatcher pushes his legs off easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Thatcher tries to pass.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thatcher stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Thatcher with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thatcher off to one side.
Silva dives in and grabs Thatcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thatcher pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Stevie Thatcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thatcher tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Thatcher defends it well.
Thatcher wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thatcher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stevie Thatcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thatcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thatcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Thatcher. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevie Thatcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreago Silva.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thatcher.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thatcher enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thatcher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thatcher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thatcher defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thatcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thatcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thatcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to hit a switch here but Thatcher passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Thatcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva wants to improve his position but Thatcher is controlling well.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thatcher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Thatcher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thatcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thatcher defends well.
Thatcher wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thatcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva has his feet on Thatcher's thighs here. He's pushed Thatcher 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! Thatcher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andreago Silva!
Andreago Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blu Pisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pisa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Party Rock Anthem. Blu Pisa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blu Pisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Milo Talon has been cut.
Talon throws a series of punches but Pisa avoids them all with ease.
Pisa slips a jab and a cross from Talon.
Talon closes the distance and clinches up with Pisa, looking for a takedown. Talon pushes Pisa against the cage but Pisa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pisa scores with a head kick. Talon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pisa lands with a kick to the temple. Talon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pisa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Talon's sensitive parts.
Talon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Talon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pisa circles away.
Talon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pisa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talon.
Talon just misses with a punch to the body.
Talon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milo Talon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pisa.
Talon looks gassed!
Pisa lands a big head kick that sends Talon tumbling to the mat! Pisa takes a step backwards and waves Talon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Talon is rocked!
That has opened up Milo Talon's cut even more.
Pisa connects with a leg kick. Talon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pisa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Talon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pisa throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Talon crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blu Pisa!
Blu Pisa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drake Hyun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George St Paul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Hyun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Paul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyun Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Paul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hyun Kim!
Hyun Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Paul punching from mount but Hyun Kim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
St Paul is trying to control here but Hyun Kim has managed to regain half guard.
St Paul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Paul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyun Kim keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Paul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St Paul is thwarting Hyun Kim's attempts to control the position.
Hyun Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
St Paul tries to pass to full mount but Hyun Kim defends it.
St Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyun Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hyun Kim looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Paul is looking to advance position but Hyun Kim won't allow it.
St Paul throwing shots but Hyun Kim is blocking nicely.
St Paul is trying to control. Hyun Kim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Paul stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. George St Paul wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hyun Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - St Paul circles away.
Hyun Kim darts in trying to clinch
and St Paul counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Paul wants to take a breather but Hyun Kim manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for St Paul.
St Paul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St Paul trying to control but Hyun Kim is working from the bottom.
St Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyun Kim is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Paul wants to control from the top but Hyun Kim keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. George St Paul hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hyun Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hyun Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyun Kim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Paul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - St Paul lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Paul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hyun Kim lands with a straight right. St Paul didn't see that one coming.
Hyun Kim tries to land a front kick but St Paul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Paul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyun Kim counters with a three punch combo that has St Paul backing up. St Paul nods at Hyun Kim to acknowledge the strikes.
Hyun Kim scores with a shot to the body.
St Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hyun Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyun Kim counters with a solid body kick.
Drake Hyun Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Paul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Paul needs to keep his hands up - Hyun Kim had a free shot at his head there.
Hyun Kim connects with a body shot that sends St Paul's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Paul.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyun Kim as he connects with a hook.
Hyun Kim has managed to clinch.
Hyun Kim slowing the pace effectively.
St Paul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hyun Kim is defending well.
Hyun Kim lands an elbow just above St Paul 's eye.
Hyun Kim lands an elbow just above St Paul 's eye.
Hyun Kim misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St Paul takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyun Kim breaks from the clinch.
St Paul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hyun Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyun Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
St Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyun Kim as he avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St Paul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyun Kim - the referee stops the clock and St Paul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyun Kim. St Paul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Paul is breathing heavily.
Hyun Kim lands a jab to St Paul's midsection.
Hyun Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Paul fails with the takedown
and Hyun Kim counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyun Kim cracks St Paul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
St Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyun Kim with a jab.
St Paul tries for a takedown but Hyun Kim circles away easily
letting Hyun Kim counter with a right hand.
Hyun Kim works the jab nicely.
St Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Hyun Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hyun Kim misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyun Kim has managed to clinch.
Hyun Kim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hyun Kim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Paul as Hyun Kim tries to tie him up.
Hyun Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hyun Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Paul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyun Kim.
St Paul staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyun Kim moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Hyun Kim.
Hyun Kim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Hyun Kim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
St Paul tries for a takedown but Hyun Kim circles away easily
and Hyun Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
St Paul shoots in for a takedown but Hyun Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyun Kim.
St Paul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St Paul fails with the takedown.
Drake Hyun Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Paul.
Nice sprawl there from Hyun Kim as St Paul shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyun Kim gets a clinch.
Hyun Kim gets underhooks to prevent St Paul's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hyun Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hyun Kim breaks from the clinch.
St Paul shoots and misses
and Hyun Kim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
St Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Paul is trying to drag Hyun Kim to the mat but Hyun Kim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hyun Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyun Kim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Paul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hyun Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Paul is trying to trip Hyun Kim. He has hold of a leg but Hyun Kim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. St Paul persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hyun Kim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyun Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyun Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hyun Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyun Kim tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyun Kim uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hyun Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Paul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hyun Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyun Kim clinches with his opponent.
St Paul blocks an elbow strike from Hyun Kim.
St Paul dodges an elbow strike from Hyun Kim.
St Paul avoids the elbow strike from Hyun Kim, against the cage.
Hyun Kim wants to stall.
Hyun Kim pushes off an throws an elbow but St Paul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hyun Kim lands an elbow inside.
St Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Hyun Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyun Kim. St Paul shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Paul shoots and misses
and Hyun Kim counters with a straight right hand.
St Paul gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyun Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
Drake Hyun Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
St Paul with a poor takedown
and Hyun Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Paul's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyun Kim is looking to slow St Paul down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyun Kim connects with a body shot that sends St Paul's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyun Kim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Hyun Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hyun Kim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Hyun Kim!
A relieved looking Drake Hyun Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vash The Stampede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Fatboy Roberts - Made You Look/Kill Bill Remix as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Vash The Stampede has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vash The Stampede seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vash The Stampede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Stampede quickly recovers to half guard.
The Stampede is pressing down on Michaels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michaels drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Stampede looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Stampede looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Stampede!
The Stampede trying to control the position but Michaels is working away.
The Stampede moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Michaels is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Stampede's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Stampede is taking a breather. Michaels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Michaels wants to sweep but The Stampede has passed to side control!
Michaels is looking for a sweep.
The Stampede moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Michaels tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Stampede presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
You get the feeling that Michaels really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Stampede controlling the position easily from mount.
The Stampede goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Michaels turns into him and now he's in The Stampede's guard.
The Stampede is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Stampede bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard.
Michaels looking for a guillotine here but The Stampede defends easily.
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Stampede trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
The Stampede seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Michaels is trying to control the position but The Stampede postures up.
The Stampede avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michaels keeping full guard, as The Stampede tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Stampede gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michaels looking for subs off his back but The Stampede has passed one foot through into half guard.
Michaels is staying active underneath The Stampede, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels wants to control but The Stampede is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Stampede stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vash The Stampede will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Stampede is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, The Stampede circles away and we're back to standing.
The Stampede looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels shoots and misses
and The Stampede counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Michaels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Stampede counters with a shoot takedown. Michaels fights it but they end up in guard.
Vash The Stampede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Michaels.
The Stampede trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Stampede controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vash The Stampede overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels looking for subs off his back but The Stampede has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Stampede is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michaels wants to improve his position but The Stampede is controlling well.
The Stampede looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Stampede is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
The Stampede passes into side control, despite Michaels's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Michaels bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses. The Stampede uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by The Stampede!
Michaels looking to control but The Stampede passes into half guard.
Michaels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Stampede sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Stampede looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Stampede can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Stampede looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Stampede controlling Michaels's posture.
Michaels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Stampede is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Stampede has escaped and now he's on top!
The Stampede has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Stampede won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has an active guard here but The Stampede has managed to pass into half guard.
The Stampede seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Michaels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michaels actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Stampede wants to take a breather but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels wants to control but The Stampede is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vash The Stampede dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels wants to clinch.
Michaels feints and as The Stampede raises his hands in defense, Michaels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michaels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Michaels postures up.
The Stampede tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Stampede has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Michaels postures up in The Stampede's guard and throws a big left but The Stampede blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Stampede is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Michaels, into his guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing The Stampede from controlling successfully.
Michaels has an active guard here but The Stampede has managed to pass into half guard.
Michaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Stampede controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Stampede not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michaels looking for submissions off his back.
The Stampede controlling the pace.
The Stampede wants to free his trapped foot but Michaels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as The Stampede sits in half guard.
Michaels is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! The Stampede is tapping! Great win for Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mason Michaels!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Ironheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss comes to the cage accompanied by Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. Ironheart has chosen Jag - Phone Numbers as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Strauss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Ironheart!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss tries to clinch
and Ironheart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss tries to clinch
and Ironheart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss is looking to slow Ironheart down with leg kicks.
Strauss darts in and clinches Ironheart up against the cage.
Ironheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strauss avoids it.
Ironheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss being controlled against the cage.
Ironheart turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ironheart misses with the ground and pound.
Ironheart misses with the ground and pound.
Ironheart fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ironheart tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strauss's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironheart taking a breather here.
Ironheart wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
Ironheart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strauss kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart has knee on belly momentarily but Strauss bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ironheart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironheart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ironheart trying to pass the guard but Strauss defending well.
Strauss tries to kick Ironheart off but Ironheart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strauss is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Strauss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strauss tries to get out of the position.
Ironheart thows a huge punch but Strauss dodges it nicely.
Ironheart throwing shots but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Ironheart controlling the action here.
Ironheart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strauss wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironheart.
Strauss is looking to escape.
Ironheart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ironheart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ironheart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strauss sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironheart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strauss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ironheart.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ironheart on the ground.
Strauss tries to kick Ironheart off but Ironheart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Ironheart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ironheart misses with a straight left.
Ironheart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ironheart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strauss misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Ironheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strauss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daniel Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironheart rushes Strauss and presses him up against the cage.
Ironheart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ironheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ironheart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ironheart rushes Strauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ironheart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss avoids the elbow strike from Ironheart, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Ironheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Ironheart working aggressively here.
Ironheart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Ironheart working aggressively here.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ironheart.
Daniel Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Ironheart.
Ironheart has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ironheart wants a takedown.
Ironheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Ironheart tries to pull guard but Strauss won't allow it.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
Ironheart prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Ironheart misses with a punch on the inside.
Ironheart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ironheart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strauss up against the cage.
Strauss tries a body shot but Ironheart blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Ironheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironheart is trying to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling him.
Strauss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironheart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ironheart misses with a punch to the body.
Ironheart takes a shot to the head.
Strauss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironheart misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ironheart's efforts to push away.
Ironheart tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strauss throws an elbow but misses.
Ironheart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ironhearts head.
Ironheart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ironheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ironheart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ironheart counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strauss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Ironheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Ironheart misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Strauss slips a straight right by Ironheart.
Ironheart just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
Ironheart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ironheart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ironheart lands with a good body shot.
Strauss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss tries to clinch but Ironheart moves out of range.
Strauss tries to clinch up.
Strauss tries to clinch but Ironheart is having none of it.
Ironheart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss closes the distance but Ironheart moves to the side
and Ironheart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Strauss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ironheart swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Ironheart circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ironheart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strauss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strauss throws an elbow but it misses.
Strauss is pressed up against the cage. Ironheart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strauss down to the mat. Strauss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ironheart to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironheart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strauss counters with a left to the body.
Ironheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ironheart misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strauss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ironheart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strauss lands a nice hook to Ironheart's body. Ironheart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Ironheart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Ironheart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ironheart jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daniel Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Ironheart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ironheart fails to pull guard.
Ironheart lands an elbow inside that Strauss shrugs off.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ironheart or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ironheart tries for a takedown but Strauss manages to get underhooks.
Ironheart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss presses Ironheart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ironheart tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Ironheart drops back down to his feet.
Ironheart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daniel Strauss did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooooh!!! Strauss has knocked Ironheart down with a huge combo! Strauss steps away and waves a wobbly Ironheart back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ironheart is rocked!
It looks like Jim Ironheart has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironheart has closed the distance and engaged Strauss in a clinch.
Ironheart is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss tries a body shot but Ironheart blocks it.
Ironheart has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Ironheart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ironheart misses with the head strike.
Ironheart seems to have recovered his senses.
Ironheart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strauss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Ironheart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironheart is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ironheart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Ironheart.
Ironheart working aggressively here.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Strauss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironheart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss is working Ironheart over against the cage.
Ironheart working aggressively here.
Ironheart digs a right hand underneath Strauss's ribcage. Strauss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tries a body shot but Ironheart blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Daniel Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironheart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Ironheart.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironheart throws a head punch that misses.
Ironheart stalling in the clinch.
Ironheart is working for takedown but Strauss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniel Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Ironheart.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Ironheart.
Ironheart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ironheart is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ironheart can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart is trying to break the clinch but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Ironheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ironheart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ironheart tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Ironheart drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss throws an elbow that misses.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ironheart is trying to drag Strauss to the mat but Strauss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ironheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironheart working aggressively here.
Ironheart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ironheart avoids the elbow strike from Strauss, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strauss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ironheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Strauss had his way with Jim Ironheart in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Ironheart's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Strauss wants to clinch.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ironheart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strauss pushes Ironheart up against the cage in a clinch.
Ironheart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ironheart backwards.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss tries a body shot but Ironheart blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironheart avoiding damage as Strauss throws knees to the body.
Strauss tries to land knees in the clinch but Ironheart avoids the damage to the body.
Strauss managing to block the knees to the body from Ironheart.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Ironheart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ironheart swings widly with a right hand
and Strauss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Ironheart to work.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ironheart misses with a body punch.
Ironheart tries to pull guard but Strauss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ironheart wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Strauss stops a takedown attempt from Ironheart.
Strauss pushes Ironheart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ironheart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ironheart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.
Daniel Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Ironheart.
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!
Ironheart misses with a straight left.
Strauss tries to clinch up.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss throws a right hand that Ironheart ducks under and follows up with a left that Ironheart also avoids with ease.
Ironheart gets tackled into the cage by Strauss. Strauss maintains the clinch.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Ironheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Ironheart circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
Strauss tries to score with a low kick but Ironheart moves his leg out of the way.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Ironheart is avoiding it.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironheart is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ironheart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss looks to clinch
and Ironheart counters with a nice body shot.
Ironheart misses with a looping left.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Daniel Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss clinches up with Ironheart and pushes him back against the cage.
Ironheart is trying to stall.
Ironheart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss pushes Ironheart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strauss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Strauss!
Daniel Strauss retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Daniel Strauss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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