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MLC 33: Jackson v. Highwind PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juancho Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Lohkie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is desperado theme song. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juancho Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dima Lohkie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas takes one to the chin there.
Lohkie gets tackled into the cage by Vargas. Vargas maintains the clinch.
Lohkie stops a takedown attempt from Vargas.
Lohkie is trying to break the clinch but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lohkie's efforts to push away.
Lohkie takes a shot to the head.
Vargas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lohkie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Lohkie catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
Lohkie misses with a double jab
enabling Vargas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas shoots for a double leg takedown but Lohkie sprawls well. He's pushed Vargas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lohkie. That snapped Vargas's head back.
Lohkie takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Lohkie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lohkie wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juancho Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lohkie misses with a series of wild punches.
Lohkie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lohkie lands with a good body shot.
Vargas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lohkie.
Lohkie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lohkie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lohkie.
Dima Lohkie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Vargas moves in looking to clinch but Lohkie pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohkie scores with a jab to the head.
Vargas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vargas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lohkie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lohkie misses with a wild body shot.
Lohkie blocks a head kick by Vargas.
A punch combination from Lohkie misses.
Lohkie throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lohkie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheers as Lohkie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vargas doesn't seem phased though.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Lohkie.
Lohkie looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Lohkie lands with a right hand.
Lohkie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lohkie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lohkie.
Vargas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lohkie tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lohkie!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lohkie tries to hold on but Vargas postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas controlling from the full mount.
Lohkie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas tries to control but Lohkie wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dima Lohkie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vargas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vargas clinches with his opponent.
Lohkie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Lohkie goes for a takedown attempt but Vargas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lohkie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lohkie misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas pushes Lohkie up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lohkie misses.
Lohkie looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lohkie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Dima Lohkie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lohkie is breathing heavily.
Lohkie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vargas back to the cage. Lohkie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lohkie misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas throws a nice head kick!
Lohkie throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lohkie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juancho Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Lohkie does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vargas. That's going to slow Lohkie down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas fails with the takedown.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lohkie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Lohkie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vargas.
Lohkie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lohkie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Lohkie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lohkie scores with a shot to the body.
Lohkie lands with a nice combination. Vargas backs away looking to recover.
Vargas tries to clinch up.
Lohkie scores with a jab.
Lohkie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lohkie, as that shot connected.
Lohkie misses with a looping left.
Vargas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vargas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lohkie's head.
No joy there for Lohkie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Lohkie. That snapped Vargas's head back.
Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lohkie wants to break free but Vargas has control.
Vargas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vargas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Lohkie from controlling successfully.
Lohkie wants to stand but Vargas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lohkie trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas trying to keep a closed guard but Lohkie is proving a slippery customer.
Lohkie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dima Lohkie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lohkie throws a shot from downtown. Vargas moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dima Lohkie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lohkie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lohkie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lohkie misses with a straight left.
Lohkie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left and a right from Lohkie both land. Nice combination.
Juancho Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lohkie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lohkie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas dives in and grabs Lohkie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lohkie pushes down on Vargas's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juancho Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lohkie misses with a looping left.
Vargas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dima Lohkie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohkie stalks Vargas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vargas's face. Vargas staggers backwards, shaken.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Lohkie.
Lohkie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lohkie misses with a two punch combination.
Lohkie misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Lohkie moves out of range easily.
Lohkie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vargas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lohkie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas needs to keep his hands up - Lohkie had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lohkie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lohkie looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lohkie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lohkie doesn't seem bothered though.
A right-left combo lands from Lohkie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas shoots in but no luck this time.
Lohkie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lohkie duly obliges.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lohkie.
Vargas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lohkie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas counters with a body kick that stops Lohkie in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lohkie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up with Lohkie, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes Lohkie against the cage but Lohkie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lohkie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lohkie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lohkie fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas gets a clinch.
Vargas successfully pulls guard.
Vargas is wriggling around but Lohkie manages to pass to half guard.
Lohkie not doing much here.
Dima Lohkie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to roll over but Lohkie keeps him under control.
Lohkie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lohkie is looking to advance position but Vargas won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juancho Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lohkie works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dima Lohkie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lohkie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dima Lohkie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eben Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard!. Evander Nasri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evander Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eben Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasri has managed to clinch.
Nasri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thorn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nasri's best efforts.
Thorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorn wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thorn looking for submissions off his back.
Nasri seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nasri wants to pass the guard but Thorn is defending well.
Nasri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri wants to free his trapped foot but Thorn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nasri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thorn taking some punishment here, with Nasri in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thorn gets back to full guard.
Nasri wants to stand but Thorn is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nasri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nasri wanted to stand there but Thorn had control of the position.
Nasri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thorn is trying to control the position but Nasri postures up.
Nasri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nasri is sitting in close to Thorn's body. Thorn has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nasri is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nasri is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thorn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eben Thorn!
Eben Thorn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'THEYRE TAKING THE HOBBITS TO ISENGARD FFS!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Kaeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Synephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Synephrine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hammerfall - Hearts On Fire . 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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171 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Kaeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Synephrine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Synephrine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Synephrine tries to clinch up but Kaeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaeda throws a lazy head kick
and Synephrine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Synephrine.
Synephrine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaeda smiles and moves away.
Kaeda throws a leg kick which misses Synephrine's front leg but catches the back leg as Synephrine tries to avoid it.
Kaeda scores with a head kick.
Synephrine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaeda sprawls well initially but Synephrine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Synephrine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Synephrine wants to take a breather but Kaeda is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine is trying to work for a kimura but Kaeda is defending well.
Kaeda wants to get back to his feet.
Kaeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Synephrine is working away from the top position though.
Kaeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Synephrine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Synephrine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Synephrine throwing strikes from guard but Kaeda blocks nicely.
Synephrine passes Kaeda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda wants to improve his position but Synephrine is controlling well.
Synephrine trying to mount his opponent but Kaeda defends it.
Synephrine working over Kaeda with some ground and pound. Kaeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaeda is positioning himself well to prevent Synephrine advancing to mount.
Synephrine wants to free his trapped foot but Kaeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Synephrine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Synephrine is looking to advance position but Kaeda won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaeda wants to control but Synephrine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Synephrine wants to control but Kaeda is keeping him busy.
Synephrine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Synephrine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Synephrine is keen to just control but Kaeda is a slippery customer.
Synephrine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Synephrine is looking for a kimura but Kaeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Synephrine to get the leverage.
Synephrine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaeda trying to control but Synephrine postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaeda desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kaeda trying to control but Synephrine postures up.
Synephrine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Synephrine.
Kaeda is looking to control Synephrine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaeda avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Synephrine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Synephrine misses the shot to the body.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Kaeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaeda lands a head kick!
Synephrine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaeda avoids it really well and circles away.
Synephrine fails with a takedown attempt.
Synephrine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Synephrine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Sam Synephrine has been cut.
Synephrine swinging wildly here.
Kaeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synephrine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Kaeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Synephrine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaeda. Synephrine shrugs it off though.
Kaeda throws a head kick but Synephrine moves out of range.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Synephrine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Kaeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Synephrine.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses
and Synephrine counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Synephrine.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaeda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Synephrine avoids the head kick by Kaeda.
Synephrine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaeda is fending him off so far but Synephrine persists. Nope, Kaeda circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaeda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Synephrine takes a step back to recover.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Synephrine's head.
Synephrine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Synephrine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Synephrine wants to stand but Kaeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Synephrine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Synephrine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaeda is keeping the position for now.
Kaeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Synephrine is one step ahead there.
Sam Synephrine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Synephrine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Synephrine has managed to get both his arms back between Kaeda's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine gets to his feet - Kaeda follows without any prompting.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Synephrine moves out of range easily.
Kaeda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Synephrine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaeda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Synephrine's calf.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Synephrine moves out of range easily.
Kaeda throws out a leg kick but Synephrine moves out of range and Kaeda only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Synephrine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Synephrine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Synephrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Kaeda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Synephrine's cut.
That's time! Kaeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaeda enables Synephrine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Synephrine trying to control but Kaeda is working from the bottom.
Kaeda working a defensive guard here.
Kaeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Synephrine wants to control from the top but Kaeda keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Synephrine throws a big right hand that misses.
Synephrine wants to pass the guard but Kaeda is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine wants to control from the top but Kaeda keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Synephrine.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Kaeda.
Synephrine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaeda defends it nicely.
Kaeda moves out of range of the leg kick from Synephrine.
Synephrine tries to clinch up but Kaeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaeda scores with a head kick. Synephrine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Synephrine blocks a head kick by Kaeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Kaeda throws a nice head kick!
Kaeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Synephrine gets the takedown into side control.
Kaeda struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaeda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Synephrine working Kaeda over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaeda tries to hold on but Synephrine postures up.
Synephrine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Synephrine misses with a head shot.
Synephrine lands a heavy elbow.
Synephrine working for a submission but Kaeda is keeping him at bay.
Kaeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Synephrine has a good base and remains in mount.
Synephrine is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kaeda can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Synephrine avoids the attempt from Kaeda to control.
Synephrine unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Synephrine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kaeda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Synephrine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Synephrine swings around for an armbar but Kaeda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Synephrine's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Synephrine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Synephrine 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Synephrine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griggs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Church by T-Pain. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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150 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Deacon Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs shoots in and bounces Conrad off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griggs trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Griggs looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conrad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Conrad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conrad keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Griggs 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Deacon Griggs just wasn't active enough.
Griggs lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Luther Conrad has been cut.
Conrad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Conrad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griggs working for a triangle but Conrad defends it easily.
Conrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad stands up over Griggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Conrad throws an elbow that misses. Griggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conrad's guard. Nice move by Griggs!
Griggs postures up and lands a big shot to Conrad's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Griggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Conrad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Conrad keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Conrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griggs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conrad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griggs has Conrad in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is trying to keep Conrad in close.
Griggs keeping full guard, as Conrad tries to pass.
Griggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Conrad throwing strikes from guard but Griggs blocks nicely.
Griggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conrad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conrad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conrad defends well.
Griggs working a defensive guard here.
Conrad has gone for a leg lock! Griggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conrad's guard.
Conrad looking to control.
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!
Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griggs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Griggs passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Griggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Conrad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conrad moves to clinch but Griggs breaks away
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs gets tackled into the cage by Conrad. Conrad maintains the clinch.
Griggs jumps guard.
Griggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conrad.
Conrad connects with a couple of short punches.
Conrad postures up.
Conrad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griggs dives on top into guard.
Griggs trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Conrad is retaining full guard.
Griggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad keeping full guard, as Griggs tries to pass.
Conrad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griggs is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Griggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griggs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Conrad to the mat! Conrad manages to get full guard.
Griggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griggs trying to move into half guard but instead Conrad has managed to sweep!
Conrad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Griggs raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conrad tries to hold on but Griggs postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griggs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Conrad is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Griggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Conrad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Conrad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Conrad being controlled here momentarily.
Conrad throws a strike but Griggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
Griggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griggs throws an elbow that misses. Conrad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griggs's guard. Nice move by Conrad!
Griggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conrad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conrad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griggs is keeping the position for now.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Conrad is trying to maintain the position but Griggs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs trying to mount his opponent but Conrad defends it.
Conrad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griggs.
Conrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Griggs.
Griggs is stalling here. Conrad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Griggs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Conrad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Griggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conrad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conrad lands a nice short elbow.
Griggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conrad.
Conrad thows a huge punch but Griggs dodges it nicely.
Griggs is pressing down on Conrad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conrad postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
Conrad tries to free his leg and advance position but Griggs is retaining full guard.
Conrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conrad has managed to get both his arms back between Griggs's legs - danger averted.
Conrad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs pushes a forearm under Conrad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Conrad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Griggs!
An intense looking Deacon Griggs took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Really glad I pulled off the win tonight. If I didn't, well then I may have had to rethink my career choice. That being said, that wasn't the case tonight and I will continue to improve and win fights.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pumola Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunson has chosen Lamb of God - Descending as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pumola Chang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Brunson's chin.
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179 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pumola Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Brunson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brunson's waist but Brunson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chang off to one side.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Chang misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brunson loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Brunson throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brunson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunson.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Chang.
Brunson misses with a series of wild punches.
Chang misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Brunson lands a slapping body shot.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
Chang throws a right and a left that Brunson avoids nicely.
Brunson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Brunson lands a jab.
Chang dips to his left and cracks Brunson with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chang on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chang.
Mike Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Brunson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunson wants to clinch but Chang slips to the side
and Chang counters with a shoot takedown. Brunson fights it but they end up in guard.
Brunson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumola Chang dominated that round.
That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chang lunges at Brunson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunson's hand.
Brunson swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Chang throws the left hand but Brunson avoids the punch easily.
Chang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brunson throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range.
Nice shot by Chang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Brunson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Brunson moves away and avoids it.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunson throws out the jab.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Brunson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang with a nice cross.
Brunson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Chang misses
and Brunson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brunson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Chang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chang somewhat.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brunson throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Brunson misses with a double jab.
Brunson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson with a nice cross.
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Chang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Brunson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Brunson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Brunson stalks Chang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chang's face. Chang staggers backwards, shaken.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brunson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Mike Brunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brunson did well to prevent Chang getting side control.
Chang is nestled in close to Brunson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chang is nestled in close to Brunson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brunson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brunson trying to control here.
Brunson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chang throws an elbow that misses. Brunson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chang's guard. Nice move by Brunson!
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.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Chang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.
Chang postures up in Brunson's guard and throws a big left but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chang passes into half guard.
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brunson is not content to let Chang control the position.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily.
Chang thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pumola Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pumola Chang!
Pumola Chang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Descharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Descharme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Descharme misses with a lunging right hand
and Jefferson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Descharme really felt that one!
Jefferson sizes up Descharme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Descharme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Descharme is defending well for now.
Descharme is trying to stall.
Jefferson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jefferson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Descharme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Descharme.
Descharme is trying to push Jefferson away but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jefferson is trying to maintain a safe position but Descharme gets an underhook and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Descharme is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
A short left from Descharme.
A knee to the head by Jefferson.
It looks like Jean Descharme has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Descharme scores with a hook to the body.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Descharme blocks it.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Descharme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Descharme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Descharme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Descharme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Descharme.
The referee is keeping an eye on Descharme - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Descharme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Descharme blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Descharme can't break the clinch.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Descharme blocks the elbow strike.
Descharme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Descharme breaks the clinch.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Descharme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Descharme misses with a body shot.
Descharme blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Descharme with that takedown attempt.
Jefferson scores with a head kick. Descharme tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Descharme throws out the jab.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Descharme.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Descharme.
Descharme closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Descharme lands in his opponent's guard.
Descharme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Descharme is pushing down on Jefferson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jefferson is fighting to maintain full guard but Descharme has managed to sneak the leg through.
Descharme is looking to advance position but Jefferson won't allow it.
Jefferson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Descharme.
Descharme is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Descharme is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Descharme missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
Jefferson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Descharme scores with a couple of nice shots.
Descharme missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Descharme misses with a head shot. Jefferson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Descharme throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Descharme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Descharme's cut.
That's time! Descharme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Descharme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Descharme tried to score with a low kick but Jefferson checks it.
Jefferson defending well as Descharme loads up on a big left hand.
Descharme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Descharme throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Descharme blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Descharme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Descharme lands a jab.
Descharme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jefferson scores with a push kick.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Descharme throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
Descharme swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jefferson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Descharme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Descharme throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Descharme has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jefferson.
Descharme is trying to break free.
Jefferson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Descharme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Descharme.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Jefferson crunches a lovely knee into Descharme's ribcage.
Descharme lands a left hand.
Descharme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Descharme avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Descharme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Descharme is blocking nicely.
Jefferson has Descharme pressed against the cage, preventing Descharme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Descharme's brow.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Descharme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferson gets underhooks to prevent Descharme's takedown attempt.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Descharme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Descharme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Descharme tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Descharme.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Descharme is blocking nicely.
Descharme cracks Jefferson with a nice body shot.
Descharme can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Descharme blocks it.
Descharme misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Descharme.
Descharme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Descharme is working for takedown but Jefferson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Descharme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Descharme struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Descharme slowing the pace effectively.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Descharme blocks with his arms.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Descharme avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferson throws an elbow that misses.
Descharme tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Descharme back against the cage.
Descharme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Descharme tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the cage.
Descharme manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Descharme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Descharme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Descharme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Descharme moves out of range.
Descharme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Descharme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Descharme. That's going to slow Jefferson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Descharme.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Descharme moves out of range.
Jefferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Descharme misses.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Descharme.
Descharme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Cruz Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Descharme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jefferson has time to react.
Descharme misses with a straight right.
Descharme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Descharme.
Descharme cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson tries to clinch but Descharme is having none of it.
Descharme lunges at Jefferson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jefferson's hand.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Descharme circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Descharme dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Descharme's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Descharme.
Descharme looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Descharme misses with the combination.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Descharme avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Descharme circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Descharme throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Descharme finds it's way through Jefferson's defenses.
Jean Descharme is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Descharme tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
Jefferson clinches up with Descharme and pushes him back against the cage.
Descharme breaks from the clinch.
Descharme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Descharme finds it's target.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Descharme.
Descharme misses with a hook.
Descharme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Descharme.
Descharme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson connects with a high kick.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jean Descharme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Descharme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jefferson's head backwards.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Descharme.
Descharme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Descharme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Descharme misses with a body shot.
Descharme tried to score with a low kick but Jefferson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Descharme. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
Descharme connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch up
letting Descharme counter with a right hand.
Descharme avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Descharme loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
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!
Descharme misses with a wild body shot.
Descharme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jefferson has time to react.
Descharme throws a low kick, looking for Jefferson's leg but Jefferson calmly moves out of range.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Descharme tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson tries to move into range but Descharme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Descharme is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Descharme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Descharme lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Descharme.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Descharme is just out of range.
Descharme misses the jab.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Descharme cracks Jefferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Descharme moves out of range.
Descharme manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jefferson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jefferson's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Descharme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Descharme postures up in Jefferson's guard and throws a big left but Jefferson blocks it.
Descharme with a nice head shot there.
Descharme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Descharme throws a strike but Jefferson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson won't allow Descharme to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Descharme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Descharme 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Descharme!
Jean Descharme was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bayani De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry has chosen Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) as his entrance music. Chuck Perry is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bayani De Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Guzman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Guzman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Guzman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Guzman.
De Guzman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Guzman misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Guzman lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Guzman.
Perry wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Guzman trying to land knees to the body.
Perry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by De Guzman.
De Guzman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Guzman.
Perry has had enough of the clinch but De Guzman keeps him there for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Guzman lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Guzman.
Perry can't break the clinch.
De Guzman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perry tries to pull guard but De Guzman holds him up against the cage and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
De Guzman lands with a short shot to the head.
Perry takes a shot to the head.
Perry has had enough of the clinch but De Guzman keeps him there for the moment.
Perry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perry is trying to force a seperation but De Guzman has the dominant position.
A short right from De Guzman on the inside.
De Guzman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perry or not.
Nice body punch from De Guzman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from De Guzman.
Perry looks gassed!
De Guzman lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from De Guzman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for De Guzman.
A right hand to the body from De Guzman.
De Guzman is working Perry over against the cage.
De Guzman pushes Perry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Guzman lands with a right to the head.
De Guzman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Guzman lands an uppercut.
Perry is rocked!
De Guzman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can De Guzman finish him?
De Guzman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Perry with a big uppercut! Perry tries to clinch up but De Guzman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Perry to the mat! Perry covers up and De Guzman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bayani De Guzman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Dilorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Alfonso Dilorenzo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alfonso Dilorenzo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonso Dilorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Creed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dilorenzo taking shots to the head.
Dilorenzo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed landing strikes from the mount and Dilorenzo is in trouble!
Dilorenzo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Dilorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dilorenzo is one step ahead there.
Creed working for a triangle but Dilorenzo defends it easily.
Creed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dilorenzo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilorenzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creed postures up in Dilorenzo's guard and throws a big left but Dilorenzo blocks it.
Dilorenzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Creed passes Dilorenzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Creed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dilorenzo gets back to full guard.
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilorenzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilorenzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dilorenzo has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.
Dilorenzo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Creed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilorenzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilorenzo looking for a guillotine here but Creed defends easily.
Creed scoring with some ground and pound.
Dilorenzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creed.
Creed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dilorenzo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Creed is controlling him.
Dilorenzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dilorenzo is breathing heavily.
Creed won't allow Dilorenzo to sweep him here.
Creed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Creed chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilorenzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Dilorenzo is retaining full guard.
Creed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dilorenzo keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Dilorenzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Creed's guard.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dilorenzo is one step ahead there.
Creed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dilorenzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Creed keeping full guard, as Dilorenzo tries to pass.
Dilorenzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed controlling the position.
Dilorenzo trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dilorenzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dilorenzo is keeping the position for now.
Creed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dilorenzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Creed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Creed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Creed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilorenzo in his tracks.
Creed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dilorenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Dilorenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Creed with a nice head shot there.
Dilorenzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dilorenzo's guard.
Creed working the head and body with strikes.
Dilorenzo tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
Dilorenzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dilorenzo.
Creed landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilorenzo wriggles free and stands up.
Creed digs a good body shot into Dilorenzo's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilorenzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilorenzo is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilorenzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Creed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Creed looking to score a takedown here. Dilorenzo is defending well but Creed drives through and ends up in Dilorenzo's guard.
Dilorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Dilorenzo has momentary wrist control but Creed slips an elbow through the middle.
Creed with a nice head shot there.
Dilorenzo controls Creed momentarily but Creed frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dilorenzo has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.
Creed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Creed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Creed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dilorenzo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Creed off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Creed gets a double leg takedown into Dilorenzo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilorenzo is trying to keep Creed in close.
Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creed is in close to Dilorenzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jake Creed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilorenzo has wrist control.
Creed advances to half guard.
Creed prevents Dilorenzo from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dilorenzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dilorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Creed is proving a slippery customer.
Creed stands up over Dilorenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Creed landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed pushing down on Dilorenzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creed lands with a punch from half guard.
Creed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Creed wants to work for an arm triangle but Dilorenzo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Creed prevents Dilorenzo from improving his position.
Creed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilorenzo's head.
Creed is looking to advance position but Dilorenzo won't allow it.
Dilorenzo tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
Creed working over Dilorenzo with some ground and pound. Dilorenzo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dilorenzo wants to get back to full guard but Creed has passed into side control.
Creed advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed lands a heavy elbow.
Dilorenzo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Creed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dilorenzo tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
Creed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Creed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dilorenzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Creed scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dilorenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilorenzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilorenzo working for a triangle but Creed defends it easily.
Creed is working Dilorenzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Creed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Creed with shots to the head and body - Dilorenzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Creed unloading with bombs!
Dilorenzo is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Creed! Dilorenzo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Creed!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Creed waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highwind's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Mars Volta - Inertic Esp. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laguna Highwind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses the jab.
Highwind is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Highwind has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highwind.
Highwind has a takedown stuffed.
Highwind gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Highwind is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We're going to have a standup here because Laguna Highwind wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Highwind looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Highwind persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Highwind drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Highwind wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Highwind is proving a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ray Ray Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Highwind gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Highwind wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Highwind throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is controlling Highwind's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Highwind thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Highwind wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Highwind in particular looking to stall.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Highwind tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Highwind.
Ray Ray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Highwind has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Highwind shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highwind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson clobbers Highwind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Laguna Highwind will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Highwind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Highwind tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Highwind shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Highwind's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Highwind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Highwind slips under a jab from Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Highwind momentarily.
Highwind is rocked!
Jackson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Highwind! Jackson dives in looking to finish! Highwind is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Ray Jackson!
Ray Ray Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ray Ray Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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