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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Monferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Cohen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Monferrand!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monferrand lands with a hook. Cohen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monferrand fakes the body blow, causing Cohen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cohen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Monferrand!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Verona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Verona might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dawn Patrol by The Eliminators. Herb Hurt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andre Verona's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Verona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verona slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Verona does no damage.
Verona moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verona content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verona looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Verona lands a nice elbow.
Verona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hurt backwards.
Verona stalls.
Verona misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt tries to circle away but Verona has him pinned against the cage.
Verona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hurt's face.
Verona tries a knee to the head but Hurt blocks it.
Verona pushes off an throws an elbow but Hurt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Verona trying to land knees to the body.
Verona is trying to maintain a safe position but Hurt gets an underhook and turns Verona into the cage.
Verona manages to break the clinch.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verona moves into the clinch.
Verona keeps control of Hurt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hurt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Verona smiles and moves away.
Hurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt stands up and beckons Verona to his feet.
Hurt tries a low kick but Verona avoids it.
Verona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verona clinches up against the cage.
Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurt shoots for a double leg takedown but Verona sprawls well. He's pushed Hurt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andre Verona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verona.
Hurt misses with a body kick.
Hurt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verona is fending him off so far but Hurt persists. Nope, Verona circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurt gets tackled into the cage by Verona. Verona maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Verona.
Verona lands an elbow just above Hurt 's eye.
Verona missing with knees to the body.
Hurt tries to pull guard but Verona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt takes an elbow to the temple.
Verona prevents Hurt from breaking the clinch.
Verona tries to land a knee to the head but Hurt blocks with his arms.
Verona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verona scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurt should have avoided that one.
Hurt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Verona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurt looks to land a body kick but Verona moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Verona lands a front kick.
Hurt looks gassed!
Verona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Verona.
Hurt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Verona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hurt throws a chopping leg kick but Verona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verona closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verona working Hurt over with knees to the body.
Hurt takes an elbow to the temple.
Verona gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hurt avoids a wild elbow strike from Verona.
Hurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Verona tries a knee to the head but Hurt blocks it.
Verona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Verona comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Verona lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Verona.
Verona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verona stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurt. Hurt gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Verona dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hurt drops his hands momentarily and Verona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hurt throws a leg kick but Verona checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verona drives through and clinches with Hurt against the cage.
Hurt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Verona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Verona lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hurt managing to block the knees to the body from Verona.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Verona for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verona tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurt avoids it.
Hurt wants to break free but Verona has control.
Verona landing knees to the body.
Hurt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Verona stalls.
Verona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hurt blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Verona does no damage.
Verona circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Verona.
Verona cracks Hurt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hurt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurt throws a solid leg kick but Verona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hurt.
Hurt is looking to score with low kicks.
Hurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Herb Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verona has Hurt up against the cage in a clinch.
Verona is leaning against Hurt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verona has Hurt pushed against the cage.
Verona lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Verona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurt tries to score with a low kick but Verona moves his leg out of the way.
Verona blocks a leg kick.
Verona scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurt should have avoided that one.
Hurt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verona checks a leg kick.
Andre Verona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurt throws out a loose jab but Verona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verona lands with a hook. Hurt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Verona clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Verona throws an elbow but misses.
Verona working Hurt over with knees to the body.
Hurt is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verona lands with a short shot to the head.
Verona comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verona crunches a lovely knee into Hurt's ribcage.
Verona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurt misses with a leg kick.
Hurt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verona is out of range and Hurt settles back down.
Verona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurt, pushing him back against the cage.
Verona breaks the clinch.
Verona cracks a nice hook into Hurt's ribs.
Hurt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Hurt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Verona throws out a powerful jab.
Hurt misses with a low kick.
Verona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Verona dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Verona blocks a leg kick.
Verona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Verona stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurt. Hurt gets slowly back to his feet.
Verona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Verona moves into range and clinches up with Hurt.
Verona tries a knee to the head but Hurt blocks it.
Hurt takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Verona.
Hurt throws a leg kick
enabling Verona to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verona connects with a nice looking jab.
Verona blocks a low kick nicely.
Verona checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Verona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verona slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hurt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Verona moves into the clinch successfully.
Hurt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Verona after a bit of a struggle.
Andre Verona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Verona.
Verona lands a damaging elbow.
Verona tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurt avoids it.
Verona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Verona.
Verona leaning against his opponent.
Verona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verona rushes Hurt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verona pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andre Verona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verona creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hurt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Verona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hurt misses with a knee to the head.
Hurt is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hurt has had enough of the clinch but Verona keeps him there for the moment.
Verona misses with an elbow over the top.
Hurt manages to break the clinch.
Verona clinches up against the cage.
Verona tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurt avoids it.
Verona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hurt throws a chopping leg kick but Verona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verona connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hurt.
Hurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Verona moves into the clinch.
Verona breaks from the clinch.
Verona lands with a hook. Hurt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Herb Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verona is out of range.
Verona moves into the clinch.
Verona pushes off an throws an elbow but Hurt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hurt has had enough of the clinch but Verona keeps him there for the moment.
Verona putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verona lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Verona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Hurt misses
and Verona counters with an inside leg kick.
Verona has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Verona.
Hurt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Verona.
Hurt avoiding damage as Verona throws knees to the body.
Verona manages to break the clinch.
Andre Verona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurt can do to turn this around?
Hurt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verona counters with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hurt misses with a body kick.
Verona moves into the clinch.
Hurt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Verona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Andre Verona!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Andre Verona!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Andre Verona!
Andre Verona wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Verona thanked White Gorilla Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's entrance music is the game. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jagatic's choice of entrance music: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D. Mario Jagatic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Dominickoy Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Jagatic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagatic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Jagatic tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Jagatic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mario Jagatic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jagatic misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Jagatic looks gassed!
Machida plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Jagatic to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Jagatic just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominickoy Machida!
Dominickoy Machida took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Camillo Samcjez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samcjez misses with a low kick.
Jacobs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Samcjez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Samcjez down.
Samcjez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacobs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jacobs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Samcjez pushes Jacobs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jacobs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Samcjez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samcjez takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacobs tries to work over Samcjez's front leg with a kick but Samcjez checks it.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Samcjez circles away easily
and Samcjez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samcjez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Samcjez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samcjez taking a breather.
Jacobs can't get the takedown.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samcjez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samcjez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Samcjez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samcjez breaks the clinch.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samcjez as he jumps to the side.
Samcjez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Samcjez wants to clinch.
Samcjez tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Camillo Samcjez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Samcjez.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Samcjez circles away.
Samcjez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Samcjez counters with a nice uppercut.
Samcjez lands a nice looking body kick.
Samcjez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobs on the side of the head.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Samcjez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samcjez closes the distance and clinches.
Samcjez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samcjez moves into the clinch.
Samcjez working Jacobs over with knees to the body.
Samcjez breaks the clinch.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jacobs won't let Samcjez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Samcjez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jacobs with a couple of short strikes.
Samcjez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jacobs with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs tries to control but Samcjez wriggling away.
Jacobs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 Matthew Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacobs lands a nice short elbow.
Samcjez is looking to escape.
Jacobs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jacobs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacobs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the head.
Samcjez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs landing shots from mount.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is working for a guillotine from mount but Samcjez frees his head quite easily.
Jacobs working Samcjez over with strikes here.
Jacobs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacobs working Samcjez over with strikes here.
Jacobs lands with some strikes.
Jacobs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samcjez is bucking up trying to escape but Jacobs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jacobs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Samcjez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Samcjez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samcjez is breathing heavily.
Jacobs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jacobs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Samcjez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Samcjez is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samcjez is looking to escape.
Jacobs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Matthew Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samcjez is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jacobs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jacobs controlling the pace for now.
Jacobs has control of Samcjez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Samcjez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Samcjez bucks Jacobs off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samcjez lands with a slapping head kick.
Samcjez throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.
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!
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Samcjez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samcjez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Samcjez wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Samcjez counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Jacobs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Samcjez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samcjez throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samcjez circles away.
Samcjez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs walks into a jab.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Samcjez sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samcjez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Samcjez feints with a jab and clips Jacobs right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Jacobs is sent crashing into the canvas and Samcjez leaps in for the kill! Jacobs tries to get to his feet but Samcjez is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Jacobs is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camillo Samcjez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Beastly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beastly comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Protect ya neck!. Beastly has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Bam Bam Beastly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Swagger's chin.
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32
207 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bam Bam Beastly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Swagger!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger connects with a jab.
Swagger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beastly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swagger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beastly's knee momentarily.
A left lands for Swagger.
Swagger rushes Beastly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beastly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swagger uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beastly is keeping the position for now.
Swagger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swagger working some strikes from top position.
Swagger trying to control but Beastly is working from the bottom.
Swagger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beastly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swagger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beastly wants to sweep here but Swagger controlling him for the moment.
Swagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beastly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swagger trying to control but Beastly is working from the bottom.
Swagger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beastly kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beastly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swagger's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beastly pushes down on Swagger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swagger tries to roll over but Beastly keeps him under control.
Beastly is keen to just control but Swagger is a slippery customer.
Beastly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beastly throws some wild stikes that Swagger manages to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beastly wants to control the pace but Swagger is squirming around nicely.
Swagger 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.
Beastly is trying to control. Swagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swagger is trying to stand.
Beastly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Swagger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beastly tries to control but Swagger wriggling away.
Swagger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beastly.
Beastly is breathing heavily.
Swagger tries to buck Beastly off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger 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.
Swagger has one foot on Beastly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Swagger misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Swagger is predictable there
and Beastly counters with a single leg into guard. Swagger didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beastly pushes down on Swagger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beastly passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swagger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swagger wants to clinch.
Swagger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beastly misses with a takedown attempt - Swagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beastly misses with a takedown attempt
and Swagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Beastly moves out of range as Swagger throws a body kick.
Beastly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swagger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Beastly really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Beastly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger thows a body kick. Beastly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swagger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beastly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Swagger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beastly has momentary wrist control but Swagger slips an elbow through the middle.
Swagger trying to control but Beastly is working from the bottom.
Beastly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swagger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger passes into half guard.
Swagger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger throws a strike but Beastly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Swagger preventing the sweep.
Swagger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beastly can't keep his opponent in guard - Swagger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Swagger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beastly defends it well.
Beastly is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is looking to advance position but Beastly won't allow it.
Swagger thows a huge punch but Beastly dodges it nicely.
Tommy Swagger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swagger trying to control the pace.
Swagger wants to work for an arm triangle but Beastly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beastly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swagger.
Swagger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beastly!
Beastly is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beastly wants to control but Swagger is having none of it.
Swagger lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Swagger.
Swagger raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Swagger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beastly hang on?
Swagger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger landing strikes from the mount and Beastly is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger drops a big elbow. That's hurt Beastly! More shots from Swagger and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Swagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Heaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name. On his way into the cage it seems that Melvin Manhoef has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Melvin Manhoef seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
205 lbs
15 - 16 - 1 |
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26
212 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Seamus Heaney!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Manhoef throws a push kick but Heaney slaps the foot to one side.
Heaney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Manhoef.
Heaney looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Heaney moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Heaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef lands with a cross.
It looks like Seamus Heaney has been cut.
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heaney looks for a takedown but Manhoef sprawls well.
Heaney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Heaney blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heaney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Heaney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heaney down.
Manhoef swinging wildly here.
No luck for Heaney with that takedown attempt.
Manhoef tries a low kick but Heaney avoids it.
Heaney has a takedown stuffed.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Heaney.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks Heaney off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heaney misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Manhoef tries to bum rush Heaney with a series of wild strikes but Heaney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heaney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Heaney avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Heaney down.
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Heaney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heaney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manhoef at a distance.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Heaney's front leg.
Heaney tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Heaney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heaney down.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manhoef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heaney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Manhoef fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heaney slips a jab and a cross from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manhoef throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manhoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef throws a right hand that Heaney ducks under and follows up with a left that Heaney also avoids with ease.
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!
Heaney misses with a body shot.
Heaney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhoef lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Manhoef. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manhoef.
Manhoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heaney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Manhoef!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Heaney throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Manhoef because Heaney loaded up on that one.
Heaney throws a sloppy strike and Manhoef uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Manhoef has ended up in Heaney's guard.
Manhoef would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heaney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Heaney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heaney dodges the punch combination from Manhoef.
Manhoef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown.
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Heaney's front leg but catches the back leg as Heaney tries to avoid it.
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!
Manhoef lands with a cross.
That has opened up Seamus Heaney's cut even more.
Manhoef cracks Heaney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Heaney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heaney is breathing heavily.
Manhoef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The cut above Seamus Heaney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Manhoef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heaney can do to turn this around?
Manhoef cracks a nice hook into Heaney's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Heaney's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Manhoef dives in looking to finish as Heaney flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Manhoef's strikes! Manhoef is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Heaney's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Heaney was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoef!
Melvin Manhoef seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
309 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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284 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deupreaux lands a two punch combo.
Deupreaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deupreaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deupreaux blocks a leg kick.
Deupreaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Deupreaux misses.
Deupreaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jacques Deupreaux has been cut.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deupreaux manages to avoid it.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Deupreaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Deupreaux swinging wildly here.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Deupreaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane lands a two punch combo.
Kane knocks Deupreaux to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Deupreaux is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane scoring with punches and elbows.
Deupreaux is still in real trouble! Can Kane finish him?
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Deupreaux is looking for a sweep.
Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deupreaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Kane has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Deupreaux is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kane yanks on the arm and Deupreaux is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Merrick Kane!
Merrick Kane is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Merrick Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amish Paradise. Krutcher is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fun Things - Savage. 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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28
178 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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25
204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Krutcher!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knepp scores with a leg kick.
Krutcher loads up on a big right hand but Knepp slips the punch.
Knepp misses with a two punch combination.
Knepp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knepp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krutcher takes one to the chin there.
Krutcher misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Knepp.
Krutcher misses with the combination.
Knepp lands with a shot to the body.
Krutcher throws a right hand that Knepp ducks under and follows up with a left that Knepp also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knepp throws a sloppy head kick
and Krutcher counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knepp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Krutcher wants to stand up but Knepp is controlling him.
Knepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp landing some decent shots from guard.
Knepp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knepp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krutcher pulls Knepp in close to prevent any damage.
Knepp lands a couple of elbows.
Knepp throwing strikes but missing.
Knepp sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knepp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knepp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krutcher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krutcher has escaped and now he's on top!
Krutcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knepp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knepp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krutcher passes into half guard.
Knepp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knepp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krutcher is one step ahead there.
Knepp is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher wanted to stand there but Knepp had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knepp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knepp is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knepp wants to control from the top but Krutcher keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that round.
That's time! Knepp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crunch! Krutcher slams his shin into Knepp's torso.
Jason Krutcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knepp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krutcher at a distance.
Knepp is looking to clinch.
Krutcher swings for the body but Knepp moves out of range.
Knepp moves out of range of the body kick from Krutcher.
Krutcher avoids the body shot from Knepp.
Knepp checks a low kick from Krutcher.
Jason Krutcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Knepp throws a low kick, looking for Krutcher's leg but Krutcher calmly moves out of range.
Krutcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knepp counters by clinching up.
Krutcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knepp has him pressed against the cage.
Knepp tries to pull guard but Krutcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Knepp drops back down to his feet.
Krutcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knepp cracks Krutcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knepp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp throwing strikes from guard but Krutcher blocks nicely.
Krutcher keeping full guard, as Knepp tries to pass.
Krutcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knepp is controlling him.
Knepp with a nice head shot there.
Knepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Krutcher has wrist control.
Krutcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knepp cracks Krutcher with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krutcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krutcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knepp trying to control but Krutcher is working from the bottom.
Knepp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krutcher is keeping the position for now.
Knepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Krutcher has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp throws a strike but Krutcher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Krutcher stands up and waves to Knepp to follow him.
Knepp tries to score with a low kick but Krutcher moves his leg out of the way.
Knepp has Krutcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Knepp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krutcher backwards.
Knepp tries to pull guard but Krutcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Knepp drops back down to his feet.
Krutcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Knepp won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp prevents a body shot from Krutcher.
Knepp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krutcher walks away with a smile on his face. Knepp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebidiah Knepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Knepp misses the target.
Krutcher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knepp scores with the left hand. Krutcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Knepp moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knepp throws a body punch but Krutcher moves out of range.
Krutcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knepp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knepp misses with a head kick.
Jason Krutcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knepp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krutcher manages to avoid it.
Krutcher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knepp takes a swing at Krutcher's ribcage but misses.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knepp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses.
Krutcher looks to land a body kick but Knepp moved away.
Krutcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krutcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knepp looks for the body kick but Krutcher saw that one coming.
Jebidiah Knepp is winning the standup battle so far.
Knepp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krutcher lands with a cross.
Knepp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krutcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Knepp tries to clinch up but Krutcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Krutcher is looking to score with low kicks.
Knepp looks to land a right hand but Krutcher moved out of range.
Krutcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knepp.
Krutcher lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Krutcher.
Krutcher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knepp is out of range and Krutcher settles back down.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher lands with a cross.
Knepp avoids the head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Knepp is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krutcher throws a chopping leg kick but Knepp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Knepp lands but Krutcher takes it in his stride.
Knepp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krutcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knepp backs up against the cage.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher misses with a body kick.
Krutcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knepp.
Krutcher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krutcher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krutcher takes a swing at Knepp's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knepp circles away quickly and effectively.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher looks to land a left hand but Knepp moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krutcher!
A good leg kick by Krutcher.
Some wild striking there from Knepp.
Krutcher misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher moves away from the strike by Knepp.
Knepp cracks Krutcher with a good jab.
Knepp is looking to wear down Krutcher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krutcher throws a hook but Knepp avoids it easily.
Krutcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knepp.
Krutcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knepp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knepp lands a nice looking body shot.
Krutcher throws a nice head kick!
Krutcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krutcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krutcher blocks the body kick.
Krutcher works the jab nicely.
Krutcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krutcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krutcher tries to bum rush Knepp with a series of wild strikes but Knepp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krutcher misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Krutcher tenderised Knepp's leg. Knepp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knepp looks to land a body kick but Krutcher moved away.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knepp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knepp closes the distance and pushes Krutcher back into the cage.
Knepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krutcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knepp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krutcher walks away with a smile on his face. Knepp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knepp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebidiah Knepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knepp plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Knepp moves out of range easily.
Knepp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krutcher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knepp's head.
Knepp swings widly with a right hand
and Krutcher counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krutcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knepp moves away.
Knepp blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher thuds his shin into the meat of Knepp's side.
Knepp lands with a nice body kick.
Knepp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Knepp moves out of range easily.
Knepp with a jab.
Knepp tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Krutcher.
Krutcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Knepp scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krutcher avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Krutcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knepp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knepp jabs Krutcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Krutcher really dominated that round.
That's time! Knepp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krutcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knepp connects with a nice looking jab.
Knepp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krutcher thows a body shot but no joy.
Knepp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knepp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krutcher cracks a nice hook into Knepp's ribs.
Knepp blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Knepp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knepp avoids the body shot from Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Knepp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krutcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krutcher moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krutcher. That's going to slow Knepp down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knepp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knepp.
Krutcher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knepp's head.
Krutcher lands a high kick!
Knepp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher blocks a head kick by Knepp.
Krutcher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knepp connects with a body shot.
Krutcher missing with a left hand there. Knepp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krutcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Knepp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knepp shoots in looking for a takedown but Krutcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knepp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebidiah Knepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knepp.
Krutcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knepp counters with a leg kick.
Knepp tries to land a leg kick but Krutcher saw it coming and moves away.
Knepp throws a body punch but Krutcher moves out of range.
Krutcher with a hook.
Krutcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knepp.
Knepp lands a jab to the nose.
Krutcher misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knepp.
Krutcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Knepp moves out of range.
Knepp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knepp thows a huge punch but Krutcher dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is looking to advance position but Krutcher won't allow it.
Knepp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knepp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knepp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krutcher defending well though.
Knepp trying to mount his opponent but Krutcher defends it.
Krutcher is trying to stand back up but Knepp is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knepp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knepp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knepp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krutcher defending well though.
Knepp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knepp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knepp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knepp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krutcher defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Krutcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Knepp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krutcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krutcher digs a good hook to Knepp's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krutcher, right into the meat.
Knepp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a push kick but Knepp slaps the foot to one side.
Krutcher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Krutcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Knepp tests Krutcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krutcher misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Knepp.
Knepp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knepp.
Krutcher throws a wild body kick that Knepp sees coming a mile off.
Knepp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krutcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knepp.
Krutcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krutcher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Krutcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krutcher.
Knepp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knepp trying to control but Krutcher is working from the bottom.
Krutcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knepp.
Krutcher wants to sweep here but Knepp controlling him for the moment.
Knepp looking to sit in guard and control but Krutcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knepp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knepp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krutcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher won't allow Knepp to sweep him here.
Jebidiah Knepp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knepp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knepp throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krutcher uses it to pass to side control.
Krutcher has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knepp.
Sloppy strikes from Krutcher. Those never looked like landing.
Krutcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knepp looks to score with a jab to the body but Krutcher is just out of range.
Krutcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krutcher throws a body kick that misses.
Knepp misses with a head kick.
Krutcher misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krutcher. Knepp shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Krutcher. Knepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krutcher.
Krutcher lands a two punch combo.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Krutcher.
I think Krutcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jason Krutcher!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jason Krutcher!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jason Krutcher!
Jason Krutcher wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jason Krutcher thanked Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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