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CFC 128: Pain vs Wood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaw Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Brujeria by La Coka Nostra. Shaw Maxwell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shaw Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Maxwell both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Juan Escobar has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Maxwell looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Maxwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar.
Maxwell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Maxwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maxwell did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maxwell trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Maxwell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maxwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Maxwell wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maxwell is bucking up trying to escape but Escobar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Escobar tries to control but Maxwell wriggling away.
Escobar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maxwell is looking to improve his position but Escobar isn't that keen on the idea.
Maxwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Escobar trying to control but Maxwell is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar avoids the attempt from Maxwell to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Escobar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Escobar lands a nice shot to the head.
Escobar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Escobar controlling from mount.
Maxwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maxwell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar looking to secure an arm triangle but Maxwell defends it well.
Escobar content just to control the position here.
Maxwell wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar working Maxwell over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar throwing strikes but Maxwell recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ground and pound from Escobar.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maxwell wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Escobar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maxwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maxwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Maxwell misses with a leg kick.
Maxwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maxwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Maxwell sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maxwell throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Maxwell throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Juan Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maxwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but Maxwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maxwell as he avoids it easily.
Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maxwell to the ground. Maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maxwell lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maxwell defends it nicely.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Maxwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maxwell tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Maxwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a left and a right that stings Maxwell.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell throws a combination that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maxwell won't be happy with that.
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!
Maxwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobar's best efforts.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Maxwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Maxwell is defending well.
Maxwell is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Maxwell defending well.
Maxwell wants to sweep but Escobar has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Maxwell's face as Escobar controls the position.
Maxwell tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Escobar throws a right hand that Maxwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Maxwell also avoids with ease.
Shaw Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Maxwell catches Escobar right on the button with a cross.
Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Maxwell swinging wildly here.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Maxwell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Escobar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Maxwell.
Maxwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxwell walks into a jab.
Maxwell looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Maxwell cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar lands with a right that hurts Maxwell. Maxwell looks to clinch but Escobar throws a short knee that drops Maxwell. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Juan Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boxcar Willie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying DeBlunt's choice of entrance music: Westside Connection - Bow Down. 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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280 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxcar Willie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil DeBlunt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willie shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from DeBlunt misses its intended target.
DeBlunt lands the left hand.
Willie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBlunt throws out a loose jab but Willie uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBlunt drops Willie with a beautiful combination! Willie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeBlunt is looking for the KO!
It looks like Boxcar Willie has been cut.
Phil DeBlunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Willie.
DeBlunt throws a jab when Willie was well out of range.
Willie slips a jab and a cross from DeBlunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt misses with a wild combination.
DeBlunt missing with a left hand there. Willie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBlunt looks to land a left hand but Willie moved out of range nicely.
DeBlunt throws a series of punches but Willie moves out of range.
Willie defending well as DeBlunt loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Willie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeBlunt misses with a hook.
Willie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBlunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Willie defending well as DeBlunt loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Willie or perhaps it was just good defense by DeBlunt which made him look bad.
DeBlunt throws a jab when Willie was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeBlunt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxcar Willie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBlunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willie.
DeBlunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willie.
DeBlunt cracks Willie with a good jab.
DeBlunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBlunt misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willie stuns DeBlunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Willie avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeBlunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBlunt misses with a body shot.
Willie staying out of range there.
Phil DeBlunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willie lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil DeBlunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boxcar Willie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Willie moves out of range of the strikes.
Willie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willie blocks a jab.
DeBlunt misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBlunt.
DeBlunt misses with a hook.
DeBlunt throws a right hand that Willie ducks under and follows up with a left that Willie also avoids with ease.
Willie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeBlunt misses with a wild body shot.
Willie swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeBlunt counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willie throws a leg kick but DeBlunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeBlunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willie circles away quickly and effectively.
DeBlunt missing with a left hand there. Willie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Willie ducks under a wild hook from DeBlunt.
DeBlunt lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBlunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeBlunt!
Willie has hold of DeBlunt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DeBlunt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Willie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DeBlunt is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Willie is proving hard to escape from.
DeBlunt looking to pass the guard.
Willie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
DeBlunt wants to get up but he can't break Willie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeBlunt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeBlunt 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.
Willie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeBlunt tries to reverse the position but Willie maintains control.
Willie goes for an armbar but DeBlunt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from DeBlunt.
Willie is looking to sweep but instead, DeBlunt has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil DeBlunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boxcar Willie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Willie gets a takedown into half guard.
Willie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willie seems to be working for a kimura but DeBlunt defends the submission attempt.
Willie throwing shots but DeBlunt is blocking nicely.
Willie is working for a kimura but DeBlunt is defending it quite comfortably.
DeBlunt is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt is looking for a sweep. Willie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBlunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeBlunt pushes Willie off looking to stand but Willie dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Willie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeBlunt's waist but DeBlunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willie off to one side.
Willie ducks under a wild hook from DeBlunt.
Willie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeBlunt is trying to defend but Willie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeBlunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt tries to kick Willie off but Willie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Willie trying to pass the guard but DeBlunt defending well.
Willie is working for a submission of some sort.
DeBlunt is trying to control but can't.
DeBlunt tries to get to full guard but Willie has control of the leg.
Willie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeBlunt defending well though.
DeBlunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Willie.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Willie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBlunt throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt throws a jab when Willie was well out of range.
DeBlunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Willie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DeBlunt's guard now.
Willie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Willie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeBlunt dives on top into guard.
DeBlunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Willie is proving hard to escape from.
DeBlunt stands and throws Willie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Willie is trying to improve his position.
DeBlunt decides to stand back up. DeBlunt steps back and let's Willie get back to his feet.
Boxcar Willie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeBlunt fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxcar Willie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeBlunt 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil DeBlunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Vasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Franklin's Theme Song. Vasama has chosen Beastie Boys - Sureshot as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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152 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
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150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmo Vasama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasama darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama scores a nice knee to the body.
Vasama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vasama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vasama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Vasama avoids it well.
Vasama throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Vasama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Vasama clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Vasama.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson jumps guard but Vasama stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Vasama stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasama uses from the top position.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is not content to let Vasama control the position.
Vasama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vasama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Vasama postures up.
Jackson has hold of Vasama's hands but Vasama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Vasama keeps him under control.
Vasama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vasama looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Vasama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vasama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasama tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vasama tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vasama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to hold on but Vasama pushes him away.
Vasama looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Vasama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson scores with a jab. Vasama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Vasama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasama wants to clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasama.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasama is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Vasama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasama moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Vasama darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Vasama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vasama's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vasama lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Franklin Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasama's elbow.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Vasama passes into half guard.
Vasama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vasama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vasama wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Vasama slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Jackson is not content to let Vasama control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasama prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
It looks like Vasama is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Vasama as Jackson shoots in.
Vasama has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Vasama.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vasama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasama pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasama tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Osmo Vasama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasama blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Vasama tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Vasama connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Vasama landing knees to the head.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Vasama won't allow it.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franklin Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vasama is looking to clinch.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Vasama avoids it well.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Vasama avoids it well.
Vasama doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Vasama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasama tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Vasama's head but Vasama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasama is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasama circles away.
Vasama tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasama dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Vasama clinches up against the cage.
Vasama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Vasama landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasama gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vasama walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasama, right into the meat.
Franklin Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Vasama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Vasama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Vasama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Vasama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Vasama.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasama.
Vasama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vasama scores with a knee to the head.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Vasama has the dominant position.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasama won't allow it.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson pushes Vasama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vasama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franklin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasama throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasama.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasama is looking to clinch.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasama.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasama was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Vasama.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasama is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasama gets a clinch.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Vasama won't allow it.
Jackson taking a breather.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Vasama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasama clinches up against the cage.
Osmo Vasama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Vasama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Vasama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yokohama Humahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chipped Shoulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yokohama Humahuta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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25
157 lbs
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22
155 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yokohama Humahuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chipped Shoulder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoulder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Humahuta is out of range.
Humahuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoulder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Humahuta.
Shoulder misses with a takedown attempt - Humahuta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shoulder is looking to chop away at Humahuta's legs.
Shoulder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shoulder looks to land a body kick but Humahuta moved away.
Shoulder misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humahuta checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shoulder.
Humahuta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yokohama Humahuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chipped Shoulder.
Shoulder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoulder throws a low kick but Humahuta avoids it.
Chipped Shoulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoulder throws a leg kick but Humahuta checks it.
A clash of legs there as Humahuta blocks the low kick.
Shoulder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoulder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Humahuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Humahuta blocks the leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shoulder.
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.
Humahuta gets back to half guard.
Shoulder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Humahuta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shoulder on the ground.
Humahuta trying to control but Shoulder postures up.
Shoulder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Humahuta defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Humahuta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shoulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shoulder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Humahuta slips a jab and a cross from Shoulder.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Humahuta checks a leg kick.
Shoulder misses with a head kick.
Shoulder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Humahuta is out of range and Shoulder settles back down.
Shoulder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Humahuta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shoulder wants to land a leg kick but Humahuta is out of range.
Shoulder throws a chopping leg kick but Humahuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shoulder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humahuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Humahuta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Humahuta moves out of range as Shoulder throws a body kick.
Shoulder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoulder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Humahuta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Humahuta misses the shot to the body.
Shoulder shoots in looking for a takedown. Humahuta tries to sprawl out of it but Shoulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Humahuta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoulder throws a low kick but Humahuta avoids it.
Humahuta leaves Shoulder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shoulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shoulder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoulder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humahuta tries to bench press Shoulder off him but Shoulder keeps the position.
Humahuta struggling a bit here.
Humahuta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shoulder off and has taken his back!
Shoulder breaks Humahuta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chipped Shoulder will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shoulder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoulder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoulder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Humahuta pinned against the cage. Humahuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Humahuta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shoulder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoulder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shoulder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoulder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shoulder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Shoulder.
Chipped Shoulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoulder throws a nice looking combination but Humahuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humahuta blocks a leg kick.
Shoulder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humahuta is trying to get back to full guard.
Humahuta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shoulder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shoulder's back!
Shoulder has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Humahuta.
Shoulder prevents Humahuta from getting a body triangle.
Shoulder is in bad spot here.
Humahuta doesn't have the hooks in and Shoulder manages to turn into his guard.
Humahuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shoulder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shoulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Humahuta is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Humahuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Shoulder throws a right hand that Humahuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Humahuta also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoulder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Humahuta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Humahuta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoulder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shoulder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Humahuta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shoulder misses with a low kick.
Shoulder misses with a head kick.
Shoulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Humahuta avoids it really well and circles away.
Yokohama Humahuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chipped Shoulder.
Shoulder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Humahuta pinned against the cage. Humahuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder throws a right and a left that Humahuta avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoulder.
Shoulder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Humahuta's hands.
Shoulder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Humahuta blocks a leg kick.
Humahuta checks a low kick from Shoulder.
Shoulder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Humahuta circles away.
Shoulder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Humahuta sprawls well. Humahuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoulder gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Shoulder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Humahuta checks a low kick from Shoulder.
Shoulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Humahuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shoulder somewhat.
Humahuta looks to land a left hand but Shoulder moved out of range nicely.
Shoulder is looking to chop away at Humahuta's legs.
Shoulder is looking to chop away at Humahuta's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoulder misses with a head kick.
Shoulder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shoulder throws and low kick but Humahuta moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yokohama Humahuta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Humahuta lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Humahuta as Shoulder shoots in.
Shoulder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Shoulder misses.
Humahuta thows a body shot but no joy.
Humahuta checks a leg kick.
Shoulder throws a head kick but Humahuta moves out of range.
Humahuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humahuta. Shoulder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoulder throws a low kick but Humahuta avoids it.
Shoulder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shoulder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humahuta loads up on a big right hand but Shoulder slips the punch.
Humahuta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Humahuta scores with a jab.
Shoulder throws a head kick but Humahuta moves out of range.
Humahuta moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoulder tries to work over Humahuta's front leg with a kick but Humahuta checks it.
Shoulder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humahuta.
Shoulder is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Humahuta defends it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Humahuta checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Shoulder with that takedown attempt.
Yokohama Humahuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chipped Shoulder.
Shoulder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humahuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Humahuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shoulder somewhat.
Shoulder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Humahuta is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Humahuta.
Shoulder throws a chopping leg kick but Humahuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shoulder lands with a nice body kick.
Shoulder misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoulder.
Humahuta checks a low kick from Shoulder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humahuta. Shoulder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Humahuta as Shoulder shoots in.
Shoulder connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoulder looks for the body kick but Humahuta saw that one coming.
Shoulder is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoulder tries to work over Humahuta's front leg with a kick but Humahuta checks it.
Humahuta blocks a leg kick.
Humahuta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shoulder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shoulder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shoulder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Humahuta but Humahuta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shoulder tries to land a leg kick but Humahuta saw it coming and moves away.
Shoulder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Humahuta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Humahuta blocks a head kick by Shoulder.
Humahuta moves out of range of the body kick from Shoulder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good leg kick by Shoulder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shoulder misses with a hook to the body
and Humahuta counters with a three punch combo that has Shoulder backing up. Shoulder nods at Humahuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Shoulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shoulder misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yokohama Humahuta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Humahuta 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Strap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strap comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck by ACDC. 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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167 lbs
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165 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodfellow forces Strap back against the cage and clinches.
Goodfellow working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodfellow is leaning against Strap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strap as Goodfellow tries to tie him up.
Strap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Goodfellow.
Strap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goodfellow digs a right hand into Strap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strap's gas tank.
Goodfellow blocks an elbow strike from Strap.
Strap misses with an elbow over the top.
Strap is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Goodfellow fails to land.
Strap misses with a body punch.
Strap taking a breather.
Goodfellow lands an uppercut.
Goodfellow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodfellow.
Strap tries to circle away but Goodfellow has him pinned against the cage.
Goodfellow digs a right hand underneath Strap's ribcage. Strap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Goodfellow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goodfellow cracks Strap with a nice body shot.
Strap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodfellow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodfellow swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodfellow is looking to clinch.
Goodfellow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrew Goodfellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodfellow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Goodfellow duly obliges.
Goodfellow throws a right hand that Strap ducks under and follows up with a left that Strap also avoids with ease.
Goodfellow tries to clinch but Strap is having none of it.
Goodfellow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strap has Goodfellow up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodfellow throws a head punch that misses.
Strap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strap takes one to the side of the head.
Strap drops his hands momentarily and Goodfellow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goodfellow lands with an overhand left.
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodfellow.
Strap avoids a kick to the body.
Strap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodfellow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodfellow scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Goodfellow misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodfellow. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strap slips a jab from Goodfellow.
Strap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodfellow.
Strap tries a head kick but it misses.
Strap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goodfellow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrew Goodfellow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodfellow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strap manages to avoid it.
Goodfellow lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodfellow misses the target.
Goodfellow clinches.
Goodfellow digs a right hand into Strap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strap's gas tank.
Goodfellow lands a body shot.
Strap is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Strap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodfellow.
A short left from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow digs a right hand into Strap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strap's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodfellow's brow.
Strap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodfellow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strap is breathing heavily.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow throws a hook to the side of Strap's head but Strap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodfellow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strap manages to avoid it.
Goodfellow scores with a jab. Strap acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strap walks into a jab.
Goodfellow lands with a hook. Strap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strap circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strap counters with a low kick, right behind Goodfellow 's knee.
Goodfellow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodfellow gets a clinch.
Goodfellow digs a right hand into Strap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strap's gas tank.
Goodfellow prevents Strap from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodfellow is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow tries to circle away but Strap has him pinned against the cage.
Goodfellow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodfellow is leaning against Strap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodfellow pushes Strap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodfellow.
Goodfellow presses Strap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodfellow manages to break the clinch.
Strap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodfellow closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodfellow.
Strap takes a shot to the head.
Goodfellow digs a right hand into Strap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strap's gas tank.
Goodfellow is working Strap over against the cage.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodfellow lands the left hand.
Strap is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodfellow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodfellow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodfellow misses with a double jab.
Goodfellow lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Goodfellow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goodfellow misses with a body shot.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow throws a hook but Strap avoids it easily.
Strap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodfellow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow throws a series of punches but Strap moves out of range.
Goodfellow throws a sloppy body shot
and Strap counters with a thumping low kick.
Goodfellow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strap tries a low kick but Goodfellow avoids it.
No joy there for Goodfellow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodfellow digs a good hook to Strap's body.
Goodfellow lands with an uppercut that bounces Strap off the cage and back into rage.
Goodfellow connects with a crisp jab.
Goodfellow misses with a straight left.
Goodfellow missing with a left hand there. Strap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strap throws out a leg kick but Goodfellow moves out of range and Strap only half commits.
A punch lands to the side of Strap 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Goodfellow blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow wants to clinch
and Strap counters with a good low kick that Goodfellow was not able to check.
Strap is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodfellow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodfellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Strap.
Strap moves out of range as Goodfellow strikes.
Goodfellow darts in and clinches Strap up against the cage.
Strap wants to break free but Goodfellow has control.
Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow throws a combination that misses
and Strap counters with an inside leg kick.
Goodfellow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodfellow throws out the jab.
Goodfellow clinches up against the cage.
Goodfellow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strap drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodfellow breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodfellow looks to throw the jab but Strap is out of range.
Strap is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodfellow throws a shot to the body.
Strap attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strap slips a jab from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodfellow moves in looking to clinch but Strap pushes him off.
A jab from Goodfellow misses.
Goodfellow lands the left hand.
A big left from Goodfellow misses.
Goodfellow throws the left hand but Strap avoids the punch easily.
Goodfellow clinches with his opponent.
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodfellow looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Jacque Strap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodfellow lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodfellow tries to clinch
and Strap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goodfellow's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow tries to clinch up.
Strap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodfellow misses with a series of wild punches.
Strap closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strap tries to clinch but Goodfellow is having none of it.
Goodfellow rushes Strap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strap looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strap manages to break the clinch.
Strap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodfellow.
Strap dodges the punch combination from Goodfellow.
Strap takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodfellow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow tries to clinch there but Strap circles away.
A jab from Goodfellow misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodfellow misses with an uppercut. Strap saw that one coming.
Goodfellow looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Goodfellow misses its intended target.
Strap has Goodfellow up against the cage in a clinch.
Strap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Goodfellow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch.
Goodfellow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strap fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Goodfellow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodfellow tries to clinch
and Strap counters with a thumping low kick.
Strap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodfellow closes the distance and pushes Strap back into the cage.
Goodfellow slowing the pace effectively.
Goodfellow lands a left hand.
Goodfellow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strap's efforts to push away.
Goodfellow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strap backwards.
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Goodfellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goodfellow misses with a straight right.
Goodfellow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strap.
Goodfellow scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Strap.
Goodfellow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strap has a takedown stuffed.
Goodfellow misses with a wild body shot.
Goodfellow tries to clinch but Strap moves away
and Strap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goodfellow in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A leg kick checked by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow avoids the head kick by Strap.
Strap gets a clinch.
Strap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodfellow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodfellow's elbow.
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodfellow lands an overhand right.
Goodfellow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodfellow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Goodfellow does no damage.
Goodfellow wants to clinch but Strap slips to the side
and Strap holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strap doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodfellow circles away.
Strap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow pushes Strap up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodfellow.
Strap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow moves forwards but Strap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodfellow moves into the clinch.
Strap misses with a knee strike.
Goodfellow keeps control of Strap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goodfellow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strap is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodfellow has double underhooks.
Andrew Goodfellow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow lands with a left to the head.
Goodfellow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodfellow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goodfellow manages to break the clinch.
Goodfellow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strap.
Goodfellow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodfellow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodfellow lands a jab to the head.
Goodfellow loads up on a big right hand but Strap slips the punch.
Goodfellow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodfellow managing to block the knees to the body from Strap.
Goodfellow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strap tries to keep at a distance but Goodfellow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodfellow scores with a shot to the side of Strap's head.
Goodfellow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strap backwards.
Strap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow blocks an elbow strike from Strap.
Goodfellow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodfellow lands a nice shot that snaps Strap's head back.
Strap moves in looking to clinch but Goodfellow pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow tests Strap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodfellow clinches up against the cage.
Goodfellow is working Strap over against the cage.
Goodfellow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strap up against the cage.
Goodfellow gets through Strap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodfellow.
Strap is rocked!
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrew Goodfellow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strap lands a nice shot to the body.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow drives through and clinches with Strap against the cage.
Jacque Strap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strap dodges the punch combination from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow throws a one two combo.
Goodfellow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strap slips a jab from Goodfellow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap takes one to the side of the head.
Goodfellow moves in looking to clinch but Strap pushes him off.
Strap wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strap.
Goodfellow looks to land a right hand but Strap moved out of range.
Goodfellow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strap swinging wildly here.
Goodfellow keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodfellow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goodfellow instigates a clinch.
Goodfellow controlling the action here for a moment.
Goodfellow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Goodfellow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodfellow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Goodfellow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryn Wendowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wendowsky comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet Dog Bite Hard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryn Wendowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wendowsky throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wendowsky.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryn Wendowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wendowsky throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wendowsky defends it nicely.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wendowsky.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Jamal Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wendowsky.
Wendowsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Wendowsky blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Wendowsky tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Wendowsky managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wendowsky controls the action.
Wendowsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wendowsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendowsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wendowsky and Johnson goes tumbling to the canvas! Wendowsky follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Johnson is rocked!
Wendowsky stands up out of the half guard.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wendowsky finish him?
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Wendowsky.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wendowsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wendowsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Wendowsky sends Johnson down but not out. Wendowsky dives into side control looking to finish.
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!
Wendowsky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Wendowsky tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Wendowsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson tries to bench press Wendowsky off him but Wendowsky keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Wendowsky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wendowsky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wendowsky wants to get back to his feet.
Wendowsky won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Wendowsky is defending well.
Wendowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Wendowsky from standing back up.
Wendowsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wendowsky tries to get out of the position.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wendowsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
letting Wendowsky counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wendowsky misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Wendowsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wendowsky.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wendowsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wendowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wendowsky thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wendowsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wendowsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wendowsky and Johnson goes tumbling to the canvas! Wendowsky follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Wendowsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Wendowsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Wendowsky not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wendowsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryn Wendowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wendowsky's waist but Wendowsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Wendowsky.
Wendowsky throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wendowsky slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Wendowsky pushes him off.
Wendowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wendowsky counters with a nice body shot.
Jamal Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wendowsky looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Wendowsky. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Wendowsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily. Wendowsky doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Johnson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Johnson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryn Wendowsky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeppe Turska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turska's entrance music is Last of the Mohicans Theme. A fine choice. Rothschild has chosen The Light as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeppe Turska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild 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.
Turska thows a body shot but no joy.
Rothschild uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turska has time to react.
Turska takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild tries to land a front kick but Turska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rothschild scores with a spinning back kick!
Turska fails with a takedown attempt.
Rothschild clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Rothschild.
Turska pulls guard effortlessly.
Turska looking for subs off his back but Rothschild has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turska tries to roll over but Rothschild keeps him under control.
Rothschild wants to stand but Turska has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild escapes and gets back to his feet.
Turska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothschild.
Turska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rothschild did well to prevent Turska getting side control.
Rothschild kicks Turska off and gets back to his feet.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Turska.
Turska shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rothschild manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turska wants to pass the guard but Rothschild is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rothschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turska scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rothschild wants to sweep here but Turska controlling him for the moment.
Turska is looking to work some ground and pound but Rothschild has wrist control.
Rothschild is trying to control the position but Turska postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rothschild scoring well with a low kick there.
Turska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothschild sprawls well. Rothschild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turska gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Turska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turska blocks a leg kick.
Turska shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rothschild manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rothschild is looking to stand up but Turska isn't so interested in that idea.
Turska trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild trying to control the position.
Rothschild manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turska working to try and regain half guard.
Turska bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Turska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turska works over Rothschild with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turska cracks Rothschild with a solid left hand.
Turska throws a big right hand that misses.
Turska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rothschild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turska stopping the sweep attempt from Rothschild.
Rothschild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turska preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild thumps Turska with a low kick.
Turska closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turska lands in his opponent's guard.
Turska prevents Rothschild from getting back to his feet.
Rothschild pushes Turska off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rothschild lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rothschild leaves Turska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turska drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turska jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turska landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rothschild wants to get back to his feet but Turska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rothschild is breathing heavily.
Rothschild is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Turska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turska.
Turska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rothschild sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turska somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeppe Turska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turska shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rothschild manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turska!
Rothschild content just to control the position here.
Rothschild wants to control the pace but Turska is squirming around nicely.
Rothschild controlling from the full mount.
Turska tries to hold on but Rothschild postures up.
Turska is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild looking to control but Turska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turska wants to hold on but Rothschild pushes him away.
Rothschild controlling from mount.
Rothschild trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turska tries to reverse the position but Rothschild maintains control.
Turska tries to hold on but Rothschild postures up.
Turska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rothschild looking to control but Turska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rothschild looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeppe Turska will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Turska throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Rothschild throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rothschild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rothschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Turska is out of range.
Good work by Rothschild as he checks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rothschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turska's defenses.
Turska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rothschild smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turska is defended easily by Rothschild.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeppe Turska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothschild slips under a jab from Turska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turska.
Turska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rothschild.
Turska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rothschild.
Turska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
Turska avoids a kick to the body.
Turska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Turska misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Rothschild as Turska shoots in.
Turska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rothschild counters with a leg kick.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Turska moves out of range as Rothschild throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rothschild's waist but Rothschild gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turska off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turska misses with a body shot
and Rothschild counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turska is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rothschild throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rothschild counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turska throws a hook but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rothschild. No joy for Turska on that attempt.
Turska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turska avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Turska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild is looking to slow Turska down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Rothschild scores with a leg kick.
Rothschild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turska shoots in but no luck this time.
Turska has his takedown stuffed
and Rothschild counters with a head kick. That will keep Turska thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turska scores with a jab.
Turska fails with the takedown.
Turska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rothschild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Turska is predictable there
and Rothschild counters with a one-two to the body.
Jeppe Turska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turska moves away.
Turska misses with a takedown
and Rothschild counters with a nice leg kick.
Turska ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild.
Turska shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands with a right hand.
Turska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turska's head.
Turska is rocked!
Turska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Oh Turska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turska defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Turska seems to have got his legs back now.
Rothschild defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turska.
Turska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rothschild lands a jab.
Rothschild cracks the inside of Turska's front leg.
Turska feints and as Rothschild raises his hands in defense, Turska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turska wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
Rothschild seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rothschild lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turska!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bancroft Rothschild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rothschild 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bancroft Rothschild!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosseini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zulfiqar - Secret Chiefs 3. Abdullah Hosseini is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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21
240 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Hosseini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Factor!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Factor's corner calls for a 1-2. Factor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hosseini tries to work over Factor's front leg with a kick but Factor checks it.
Factor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hosseini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Factor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hosseini's hands.
Factor scores with a kick to the body.
Factor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hosseini scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Max Factor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hosseini blocks a head kick by Factor.
Factor throws a big shot that misses.
Hosseini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Factor just misses with a punch to the body.
Hosseini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Factor circles away quickly and effectively.
Factor throws a head kick that misses.
Factor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hosseini.
Hosseini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hosseini throws a series of punches but Factor avoids them all with ease.
Hosseini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Factor keeping full guard, as Hosseini tries to pass.
Factor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hosseini controls the pace.
Hosseini scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini trying to control the position from guard on top but Factor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Factor controls Hosseini momentarily but Hosseini frees himself.
Hosseini won't allow Factor to sweep him here.
Factor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hosseini trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Factor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hosseini at a distance.
Hosseini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Factor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Factor thows a huge punch but Hosseini dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini pushes Factor off looking to stand but Factor dives back in and keeps control.
Factor throwing shots but Hosseini is blocking nicely.
Factor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hosseini controlling the position for now.
Hosseini taking some punishment here, with Factor in his half guard.
Factor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hosseini wants to get back to his feet.
Hosseini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Factor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Factor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Factor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hosseini won't allow Factor to pass to mount.
Factor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Factor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Factor passes to full mount!
Hosseini wants to control but Factor is having none of it.
Factor throwing strikes here but Hosseini is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Factor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hosseini hang on?
Factor raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Factor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Factor lands a big shot there that rocks Hosseini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Factor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hosseini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hosseini tries to get out of the position.
Factor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Factor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hosseini can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hosseini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hosseini is breathing heavily.
Factor looking to ground and pound but Hosseini is blocking nicely.
Factor landing punches.
Factor with good strikes from the mount here!
Hosseini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Factor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Factor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Factor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Factor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Factor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hosseini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Factor with a nice head shot there.
Hosseini wants to stand but Factor is controlling the position.
Hosseini wants to sweep here but Factor controlling him for the moment.
Hosseini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Max Factor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Factor postures up.
Factor throws a strike but Hosseini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hosseini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini preventing the sweep.
Factor trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Factor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hosseini is trying to get back to full guard.
Factor throwing shots but Hosseini is blocking nicely.
Hosseini gets back to full guard.
Hosseini can't keep his opponent in guard - Factor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Factor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Factor throwing strikes here but Hosseini is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hosseini is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hosseini can't escape the position.
Factor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hosseini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Factor cracks Hosseini with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Factor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hosseini taking shots to the head.
Factor lands a big shot there that rocks Hosseini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Factor looking to finish with strikes here!
Factor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor unloading with bombs!
Hosseini regains half guard.
Factor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Factor uses his free foot to push down on Hosseini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hosseini.
Factor unloading with bombs!
Factor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Factor.
BOOM! Factor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Factor with shots to the head and body - Hosseini looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Factor punching from mount but Hosseini doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Factor lands with some strikes.
Hosseini suckers Factor into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hosseini is now in Factor's guard!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Factor is on top in guard.
Factor won't allow Hosseini to get back to his feet.
Hosseini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hosseini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Factor distracts Hosseini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Factor thows a big elbow that misses.
Factor throwing strikes from guard but Hosseini blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Factor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Factor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Factor lands with a slapping head kick.
Factor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hosseini lands with an overhand left.
Factor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hosseini.
Factor tries to clinch up but Hosseini circles away and keeps his distance.
Factor scores with a nice head shot.
Hosseini throws a looping overhand right but Factor ducks down to avoid it.
Hosseini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hosseini moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Factor slams his shin into Hosseini's torso.
Hosseini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Factor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdullah Hosseini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Factor takes a swing at Hosseini's ribcage but misses.
Hosseini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Factor. That one must have hurt.
Hosseini takes a swing at Factor's ribcage but misses.
Hosseini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Factor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Factor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Factor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hosseini rather than just go for the knockout.
Factor scores with a head kick.
A punch combination from Hosseini misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Factor throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Factor lands a slapping body shot.
Max Factor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Factor moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Factor scores with a body shot.
Hosseini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Factor scores with a spinning back kick!
Factor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Factor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Factor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Factor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Factor punishes Hosseini's body with a nice straight punch.
Factor shoots in looking for a takedown. Hosseini tries to sprawl out of it but Factor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hosseini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Factor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hosseini's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hosseini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Factor throws a head kick but Hosseini moves out of range.
Hosseini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Factor. Factor obviously looking to wear him down.
Factor jabs at Hosseini's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Factor.
Hosseini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Factor can pounce on him.
Factor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hosseini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hosseini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Max Factor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Factor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdullah Hosseini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Factor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Factor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hosseini tries a body shot but Factor blocks it.
Factor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hosseini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hosseini wants to break free but Factor has control.
Hosseini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Factor is keeping busy.
Factor lands a nice shot to the body.
Factor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hosseini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Factor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Factor.
Hosseini is trying to force a seperation but Factor has the dominant position.
Hosseini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hosseini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini has had enough of the clinch but Factor keeps him there for the moment.
Hosseini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Factor prevents Hosseini from breaking the clinch.
Hosseini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Factor.
Hosseini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hosseini stalling the fight.
A short right from Factor on the inside.
Hosseini wants to get back to striking at distance but Factor won't allow it.
Hosseini is looking to break free of the clinch but Factor has double underhooks.
Factor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hosseini's defenses.
It looks like Abdullah Hosseini has been cut.
Hosseini is trying to drag Factor to the mat but Factor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Hosseini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hosseini is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A short right from Hosseini.
Factor prevents a body shot from Hosseini.
Hosseini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Factor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Factor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Factor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hosseini's efforts to push away.
Hosseini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Factor has Hosseini pressed against the cage, preventing Hosseini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hosseini avoiding damage as Factor throws knees to the body.
Factor landing knees to the body.
Hosseini takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosseini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Factor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Factor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hosseini.
Factor scores with a hook to the body. Hosseini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hosseini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Factor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Factor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Factor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen comes to the cage accompanied by the Finnish National Anthem. Nayoui has chosen nWo Theme as his entrance music. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noriyuki Nayoui!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen blocks a jab.
Hamalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Nayoui.
Nayoui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nayoui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nayoui throws out the jab.
Nayoui slips a jab and a cross from Hamalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamalainen. Nayoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamalainen throws a shot to the body.
Nayoui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamalainen moves forwards but Nayoui connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nayoui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamalainen scores with a jab. Nayoui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nayoui throws a jab when Hamalainen was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen misses with a combination
and Hamalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nayoui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamalainen scores with a hook to the body. Nayoui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamalainen misses with a body punch
and Nayoui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Hamalainen defending well as Nayoui loads up on a big left hand.
Hamalainen misses the shot to the body.
Hamalainen moves out of range as Nayoui strikes.
Hamalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nayoui momentarily.
Hamalainen is looking to wear down Nayoui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nayoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui thuds a left hand into Hamalainen's body.
Nayoui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamalainen.
Hamalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nayoui manages to avoid it.
Hamalainen throws a series of punches but Nayoui avoids them all with ease.
Nayoui goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nayoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Nayoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamalainen.
Hamalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nayoui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamalainen shoots in for a double leg but Nayoui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamalainen jabs at Nayoui's body.
Hamalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Nayoui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui misses the jab.
Hamalainen throws a combination that misses
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamalainen thuds his right hand into Nayoui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nayoui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Hamalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nayoui moves away.
Hamalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamalainen misses the shot to the body.
Hamalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nayoui.
Nayoui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nayoui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayoui slips under a jab from Hamalainen.
The fighters circling - Hamalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nayoui gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamalainen misses with a double jab
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayoui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nayoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamalainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nayoui defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nayoui slips under a jab from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nayoui counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noriyuki Nayoui dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nayoui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nayoui misses the jab.
Nayoui looks to throw the jab but Hamalainen is out of range.
Jukko Hamalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen misses with a body punch
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamalainen takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Nayoui as Hamalainen shoots in.
A slow jab from Nayoui misses its intended target.
A jab from Hamalainen misses.
A big right from Hamalainen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamalainen. Nayoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nayoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriyuki Nayoui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamalainen slips under a jab.
Nayoui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamalainen misses with a body punch
and Nayoui counters with a straight right hand.
Hamalainen looks to land a left hand but Nayoui moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Nayoui as Hamalainen shoots in.
No luck for Hamalainen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukko Hamalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayoui cracks Hamalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nayoui might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hamalainen throws a series of punches but Nayoui avoids them all with ease.
Nayoui slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamalainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nayoui jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamalainen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen tries a body shot but Nayoui blocks it.
Hamalainen fails to pull guard.
Nayoui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Nayoui.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamalainen.
Nayoui breaks from the clinch.
Hamalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nayoui counters with a series of strikes. Hamalainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayoui just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamalainen scores with a body shot.
Noriyuki Nayoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nayoui slips under a jab from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nayoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hamalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hamalainen lands an overhand right.
Hamalainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nayoui swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamalainen misses with a body shot
and Nayoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamalainen lands a body shot.
Nayoui throws a shot from downtown. Hamalainen moves away and avoids it.
Hamalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Nayoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Nayoui throws a hook but Hamalainen avoids it easily.
Nayoui throws a right hand that Hamalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamalainen also avoids with ease.
Nayoui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamalainen scores with a hook to the body. Nayoui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nayoui circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Nayoui misses.
Hamalainen misses the body punch
letting Nayoui counter with a right hand.
Nayoui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayoui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamalainen tries to clinch
and Nayoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nayoui just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nayoui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noriyuki Nayoui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hamalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamalainen swings for the body but Nayoui moves out of range.
Hamalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nayoui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamalainen looks to clinch
and Nayoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayoui misses with a few strikes there.
Nayoui misses with an uppercut. Hamalainen saw that one coming.
Hamalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nayoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nayoui swivels and escapes.
Hamalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nayoui throws the left hand but Hamalainen avoids the punch easily.
Hamalainen misses with a combination
and Nayoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Nayoui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nayoui is just out of range.
Hamalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nayoui.
Hamalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Nayoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamalainen stuns Nayoui with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nayoui looks to land a right hand but Hamalainen moved out of range.
Hamalainen moves in looking to clinch but Nayoui pushes him off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hamalainen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hamalainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nayoui counters with a left and a right that stings Hamalainen.
Hamalainen blocks a jab.
Hamalainen misses with a jab to the body
and Nayoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nayoui moves away.
Hamalainen misses with a body punch
and Nayoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nayoui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamalainen throws out the jab.
Hamalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukko Hamalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Hamalainen shoots for a takedown but Nayoui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nayoui is just out of range.
Hamalainen misses with an uppercut. Nayoui saw that one coming.
Nayoui looks to land a right hand but Hamalainen moved out of range.
Hamalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nayoui lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nayoui throws a hook but Hamalainen avoids it easily.
Nayoui just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamalainen lands a nice hook to Nayoui's body. Nayoui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nayoui counter with a right hand.
Hamalainen missing with a left hand there. Nayoui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hamalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen slips a jab from Nayoui.
Hamalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Nayoui counters with a left to the body.
Hamalainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Nayoui circles away.
Hamalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nayoui.
Hamalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nayoui momentarily.
Hamalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nayoui avoids the body shot from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen misses the body punch
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Hamalainen misses
and Nayoui counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nayoui lands with a straight right. Hamalainen didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Hamalainen does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamalainen throws out a loose jab but Nayoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nayoui loads up on a big right hand but Hamalainen slips the punch.
Nayoui throws a jab when Hamalainen was well out of range.
Hamalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nayoui.
Nayoui throws a lazy right hand but Hamalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamalainen missing with a left hand there. Nayoui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hamalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Hamalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamalainen moves out of range as Nayoui strikes.
Hamalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nayoui moves away.
Hamalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noriyuki Nayoui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nayoui 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noriyuki Nayoui!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain's entrance music is Decisive Battle. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starship Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Wood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pain.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pain is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Pain scores with a nice right hand.
Wood lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
BJ Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wood throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Pain moves out of range of the body kick.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Pain misses with a two punch combination.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wood!
Pain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Pain finds it's way through Wood's defenses.
Wood scores with a jab. Pain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wood throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pain moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Pain blocks a head kick by Wood.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Pain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like BJ Wood has been cut.
Pain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Pain.
Pain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Wood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Wood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wood lands a with a good body shot.
Pain misses with a straight right.
Wood lands with a nice body kick.
Pain is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Pain finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain blocks a leg kick.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pain was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
A clash of legs there as Pain blocks the low kick.
Pain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wood dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
Wood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Starship Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pain in his tracks.
Wood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain slips a jab from Wood.
Pain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Wood slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Good leg kick by Wood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wood connects with the punch.
Wood connects with a solid leg kick.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Wood feints and then cracks Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pain down.
A head kick misses from Wood.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Wood slips a straight right by Pain.
A good leg kick by Wood.
BJ Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wood!
Wood works over Pain's head and body with a nice combination.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Pain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pain moves out of range of the body kick.
Pain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick from Wood lands but Pain takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pain's calf.
Pain tries to move into range but Wood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid body kick from Wood.
Wood throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Wood's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pain.
Pain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
BJ Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain walks into a left hand.
Pain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Pain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain stops Wood from standing up.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain controlling from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Pain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pain.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it.
Pain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Pain checks a leg kick.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wood slips a straight right by Pain.
BJ Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood lands a head kick!
Wood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pain is out of range.
Wood scores with a hook.
Pain misses with a wild body shot.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Pain avoids the head kick by Wood.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pain's sensitive parts.
Wood lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pain.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
Wood lands a jab-cross combination.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wood sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wood tries a low kick but Pain avoids it.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wood is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain throwing strikes here but Wood is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ Wood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Pain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pain.
Pain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Wood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A bone on bone clash there as Pain blocks the leg kick.
Pain throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Pain avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Pain.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pain blocks a head kick by Wood.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Pain down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Wood lands with a hook. Pain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Pain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pain.
Pain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood did well to prevent Pain getting side control.
Wood is refusing to be controlled, as Pain sits in half guard.
Pain slips a nice elbow through Wood's hands, connecting with Wood's forehead.
Wood is looking to get back to is feet but Pain passes into side control.
Pain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wood prevents Pain from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Wood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pain is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wood is trying to buck Pain off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pain checks a low kick from Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Starship Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wood misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wood.
Wood throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Wood scores with a jab to the head.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Wood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Wood throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Jab by Pain.
Wood connects with a high kick.
Pain blocks the body kick.
Pain lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Pain shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood tried to score with a low kick but Pain checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Wood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wood looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pain.
Wood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Pain feints and as Wood raises his hands in defense, Pain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Pain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wood can't keep his opponent in guard - Pain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pain is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pain.
Pain stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Pain throws a combination that misses
and Wood counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wood tries a low kick but Pain avoids it.
Wood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pain clobbers Wood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wood looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
Wood tries to kick Pain off but Pain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain catches Wood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Pain's head.
Wood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood tries to score with a low kick but Pain moves his leg out of the way.
Pain lands a body shot.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Pain to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain scores with the left hand. Wood knows he should have avoided that one.
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pain drags the fight down to the ground.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wood wants to hold on but Pain pushes him away.
Pain with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wood because Pain loaded up on that one.
Wood tries to reverse the position but Pain maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starship Pain had his way with BJ Wood in that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Wood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Pain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Pain blocks a head kick by Wood.
Pain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wood throws a leg kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Pain had a free shot at his head there.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wood lands with a cross.
Pain connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pain.
Wood motions for Pain to come forward. Wood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Wood is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Pain.
Pain blocks a head kick by Wood.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wood thumps Pain with a low kick.
Pain punishes Wood's body with a nice straight punch.
Pain connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
Pain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pain tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pain, as that shot connected.
Pain gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to stand but Pain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wood defends well.
Wood wants to stand but Pain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, jab by Pain - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to score with a low kick but Pain moves his leg out of the way.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Pain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pain avoids the head kick by Wood.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Pain moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
Wood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Starship Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Pain catches Wood right on the button with a cross.
Pain connects with a jab.
Pain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Pain scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
BJ Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wood tries to escape but Pain is in control.
Pain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starship Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wood 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Wood!
BJ Wood is the new heavyweight champion!
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