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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Nymann Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendel Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nymann Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - A Warriors Call. Clark has chosen Hero of the Day by Metallica as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kasper Nymann Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wendel Clark!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nymann Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
Nymann Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Nymann Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nymann Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nymann Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nymann Jr landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nymann Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Clark to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Clark shrugs it off.
Nymann Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nymann Jr looking to isolate an arm here. Clark doesn't see it coming and as Nymann Jr extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nymann Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kasper Nymann Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kasper Nymann Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fridge Largemeat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
16 - 20 - 0 |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fridge Largemeat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Largemeat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Fridge Largemeat has been cut.
Edwards lands a jab to Largemeat's midsection.
Largemeat shoots in but no luck this time.
Largemeat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fridge Largemeat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Largemeat has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Largemeat is just out of range.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Largemeat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Largemeat. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Largemeat moves away.
Largemeat doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Largemeat is breathing heavily.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Largemeat circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a hook but Largemeat blocks it.
Largemeat slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Largemeat moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards scores with a head kick.
Largemeat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Largemeat avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Oooh a lovely combination from Largemeat sends Edwards down but not out. Largemeat dives into side control looking to finish.
Edwards is rocked!
It looks like Nathaniel Edwards 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!
Largemeat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Edwards is still in real trouble! Can Largemeat finish him?
A lull in the action here.
Largemeat lands a strong strike to the head of Edwards. That's dazed him! Largemeat looking to finish here. Edwards is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Largemeat lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fridge Largemeat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Sabacajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Anka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Sabacajan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anka feints and as Sabacajan raises his hands in defense, Anka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sabacajan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anka defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anka trying to control but Sabacajan is working from the bottom.
Anka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabacajan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anka gets to his feet. Sabacajan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anka duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sabacajan tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabacajan wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sabacajan gets back to half guard.
Anka wants to take a breather but Sabacajan is having none of it.
Anka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anka drops an elbow to the side of Sabacajan's head.
Anka trying to control the action but Sabacajan is working from the bottom.
Sabacajan missing with punches from the bottom.
Sabacajan tries to get to full guard but Anka has control of the leg.
Sabacajan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Sabacajan is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabacajan is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sabacajan tries to lock up and control but Anka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anka controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anka is landing with some decent strikes but Sabacajan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sabacajan is working to get back to half guard.
Anka controlling from mount.
Sabacajan tries to reverse the position but Anka maintains control.
Sabacajan tries to control Anka's head but Anka pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Sabacajan is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Kalle Anka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guapo has chosen Hot Jalapeno by Mac Dre & Smoov-E 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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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Guapo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Guapo circles away.
Guapo shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guapo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Johnny Guapo has been cut.
Guapo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guapo somewhat.
Guapo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guapo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Guapo.
Guapo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guapo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.
Guapo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guapo backwards.
Hughes is pressed up against the cage. Guapo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hughes down to the mat. Hughes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Guapo keeps it at a distance.
Hughes tries to clinch but Guapo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes clinches.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hughes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Guapo avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Guapo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guapo's defenses.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Guapo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
That has opened up Johnny Guapo's cut even more.
A short left from Hughes.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guapo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guapo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guapo blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Guapo.
Guapo jumps guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Guapo.
Hughes lands with a left to the head.
Guapo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
The cut above Johnny Guapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Guapo blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Guapo.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Guapo dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Guapo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Guapo.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Guapo.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guapo avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guapo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guapo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guapo.
Guapo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Guapo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guapo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guapo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Guapo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Guapo. Guapo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hughes.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Guapo's ribs.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guapo throws out the jab.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Guapo keeps it at a distance.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guapo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Guapo! Hughes dives in looking to finish! Guapo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hughes!
Ryan Hughes very nearly forgot to thank Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Safo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter VIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Safo comes to the cage accompanied by Up Your Speed by Sway DaSafo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lecter VIII's choice of entrance music: Getting Away With Murder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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185 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Safo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter VIII!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lecter VIII is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Safo misses with a body punch.
Safo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Safo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Safo working aggressively here.
Safo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Hannibal Lecter VIII has been cut.
Safo stalls.
Safo working aggressively here.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter VIII tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Safo avoids it.
Safo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Safo lands a nice uppercut.
Safo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Safo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII missing with knees to the body.
Safo tries to work over Lecter VIII's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Safo tries to throw a body punch but Lecter VIII avoids it by throwing Safo back against the cage.
Lecter VIII throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Safo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Safo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lecter VIII's elbow.
Safo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter VIII scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Safo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Safo.
Lecter VIII lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Safo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lecter VIII slowing the pace effectively.
Safo gets through Lecter VIII's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Safo tries a body shot but Lecter VIII blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Safo fails to land.
Lecter VIII wants to stall.
Lecter VIII stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lecter VIII tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter VIII stalling the fight.
A short left from Lecter VIII.
Safo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lecter VIII controls his hands.
Lecter VIII lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Safo backwards.
Safo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Safo leaning against his opponent.
Safo misses with the head strike.
Lecter VIII blocks an uppercut.
Lecter VIII on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Safo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter VIII is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Safo is keeping busy.
Safo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Safo lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lecter VIII on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Safo tries a body shot but Lecter VIII blocks it.
Safo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Safo.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Safo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lecter VIII.
Safo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Safo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Safo stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Safo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Safo has Lecter VIII pushed against the cage.
Safo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safo scores with a hook to the body.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter VIII blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lecter VIII wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Safo.
Lecter VIII prevents a body shot from Safo.
Safo tries to work over Lecter VIII's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lecter VIII throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Safo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Safo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Safo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lecter VIII is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Safo is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Safo fails to land.
Safo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Safo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter VIII's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lecter VIII misses with a straight left.
Lecter VIII misses with an uppercut. Safo saw that one coming.
Safo clobbers Lecter VIII with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lecter VIII scores with a nice strike.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lecter VIII tries a body shot but Safo blocks it.
Safo tries a body shot but Lecter VIII blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Safo as the two fighters clinch.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter VIII blocking some punches.
Safo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lecter VIII prevents a body shot from Safo.
Safo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lecter VIII is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter VIII lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter VIII tries to pull guard but Safo won't allow it.
Safo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Derek Safo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Safo.
Lecter VIII's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Lecter VIII blocks the elbow strike.
Safo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lecter VIII dodges an elbow strike from Safo.
Safo misses with a body punch.
Safo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Safo looking to slow down the pace here.
Safo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Safo throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lecter VIII missing with knees to the body.
Safo tries a body shot but Lecter VIII blocks it.
Lecter VIII is pushing Safo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Safo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Safo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Safo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter VIII uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Safo.
Safo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lecter VIII gets through Safo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Safo.
Lecter VIII prevents a body shot from Safo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lecter VIII controls his hands.
Lecter VIII blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lecter VIII struggles to land a body shot inside as Safo controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Safo.
Safo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lecter VIII.
Safo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lecter VIII.
Safo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Safo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Safo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter VIII can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Safo.
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter VIII backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter VIII manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lecter VIII is trying to keep Safo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lecter VIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Safo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Safo forces Lecter VIII back against the cage and clinches.
Safo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lecter VIII controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Safo.
Safo misses with a body punch.
Safo scores with a shot to the side of Lecter VIII's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Safo has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter VIII.
Safo digs a right hand underneath Lecter VIII's ribcage. Lecter VIII let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Safo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Safo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter VIII's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Safo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Safo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Safo.
Lecter VIII staying out of range there.
Lecter VIII swings for the body but Safo moves out of range.
Lecter VIII swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Safo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Safo scores with a jab to the body.
Safo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lecter VIII throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Safo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII throws a head kick that misses.
Safo feints a jab promting Lecter VIII to slip. Safo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lecter VIII slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That has opened up Hannibal Lecter VIII's cut even more.
Lecter VIII throws a leg kick but Safo checks it.
Safo loads up on a big right hand but Lecter VIII slips the punch.
Safo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter VIII was well out of range. Poor timing from Safo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Safo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Safo works Lecter VIII's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Safo.
Safo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Safo throws a hook but Lecter VIII avoids it easily.
Lecter VIII doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Safo misses its intended target.
Derek Safo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lecter VIII jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Safo.
Lecter VIII misses with a straight right.
Lecter VIII is looking to chop away at Safo's legs.
Safo throws a good cross that connects.
Lecter VIII missing with a left hand there. Safo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Safo.
Lecter VIII is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lecter VIII is still on wobbly legs! Can Safo finish him?
Safo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Derek Safo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lecter VIII pushes Safo up against the cage in a clinch.
Safo lands a left hand.
Safo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lecter VIII! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Safo is unloading with more strikes now! Lecter VIII drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Safo!
Derek Safo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by I Drove All Night. The crowd seem to be enjoying Archer's choice of entrance music: American Badass. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
198 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Archer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer slips under a jab from Grande.
Danny Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grande throws a series of punches but Archer avoids them all with ease.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt
letting Grande counter with a right hand.
Grande's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grande duly obliges.
It looks like Danny Archer has been cut.
Archer looks for a takedown but Grande sprawls well.
Jacques Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Archer.
Archer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grande counters with an outside leg kick.
Archer fails with the takedown.
Archer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Archer looks gassed!
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but Grande shows good takedown defense.
Grande jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grande works the jab nicely.
Grande cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande scores with the left hand. Archer knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacques Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande connects with a crisp jab.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Archer's head backwards.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Archer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grande counters with a nice body shot.
Grande's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grande duly obliges.
Grande goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Archer is rocked!
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Archer walks straight into a right hand from Grande - that's dropped him! Grande jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Archer from any more punishment! Archer complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacques Grande!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Sweetits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Berdugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweetits comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Cake & Sodomy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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194 lbs
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195 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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Sweetits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Berdugo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Berdugo checks a leg kick.
Berdugo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sweetits.
Sweetits stuffs the takedown attempt from Berdugo. Berdugo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sweetits throws a sloppy head kick and Berdugo moves out of range easily.
Berdugo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Sweetits.
Sweetits throws a sloppy head kick and Berdugo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo shoots for a takedown but Sweetits saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimbo Sweetits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Berdugo.
Berdugo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sweetits sprawls well. He's pushed Berdugo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berdugo.
Sweetits misses with a leg kick.
Sweetits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdugo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweetits.
Berdugo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sweetits defends it nicely.
Berdugo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berdugo blocks a head kick by Sweetits.
Sweetits throws a wild body kick that Berdugo sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Berdugo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Berdugo's head.
It looks like Andrei Berdugo has been cut.
Sweetits lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berdugo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sweetits throws a leg kick which misses Berdugo's front leg but catches the back leg as Berdugo tries to avoid it.
Andrei Berdugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdugo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweetits throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good work by Berdugo as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berdugo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sweetits circles away.
Berdugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berdugo showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sweetits is looking to control Berdugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sweetits avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berdugo is looking to take a break and control but Sweetits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Sweetits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Berdugo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sweetits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berdugo manages to avoid it.
Sweetits moves away from the strike by Berdugo.
Sweetits throws a body punch but Berdugo moves out of range.
Sweetits lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berdugo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berdugo is trying to control. Sweetits wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetits wants to control but Berdugo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdugo trying to mount his opponent but Sweetits defends it.
Berdugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweetits doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berdugo.
Sweetits trying to control but Berdugo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berdugo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berdugo's back!
Berdugo is in bad spot here.
Sweetits trying to control momentarily.
Sweetits is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Berdugo up.
Berdugo rolls, trying to escape but Sweetits keeps control of the position.
Berdugo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sweetits.
Berdugo showing good submission defense here.
Berdugo tries to break free.
Sweetits scores with punches from the back.
Berdugo is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo is trapped and Sweetits is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Berdugo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sweetits's guard. Nice work there by Berdugo.
Berdugo looking to pass the guard.
Berdugo being controlled here momentarily.
Berdugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweetits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berdugo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo wants to control from the top but Sweetits keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sweetits trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimbo Sweetits just wasn't active enough.
Berdugo connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweetits misses with a head kick.
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 Jimbo Sweetits will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Berdugo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Sweetits throws a solid leg kick but Berdugo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sweetits.
Berdugo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sweetits's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sweetits holds on and takes a little breather.
Berdugo passes Sweetits's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sweetits moves into full guard.
Berdugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweetits is keeping the position for now.
Berdugo advances position into side control!
Andrei Berdugo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetits can't do much from the bottom here.
Berdugo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdugo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berdugo is looking to take a break and control but Sweetits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berdugo working away.
Andrei Berdugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sweetits, who protects the arm well.
Sweetits wants to control but Berdugo postures up.
Berdugo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sweetits has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berdugo but great work by Sweetits.
Berdugo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sweetits is staying active underneath Berdugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sweetits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berdugo wants to work for an arm triangle but Sweetits is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berdugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweetits doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berdugo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits is looking for a sweep. Berdugo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berdugo works his way into side control.
Berdugo controlling the position from side mount.
Berdugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sweetits knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sweetits is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sweetits parries the strikes from Berdugo easily there. Berdugo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sweetits to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berdugo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jimbo Sweetits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berdugo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Berdugo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sweetits 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Sweetits!
Jimbo Sweetits seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fresh Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rivfader might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jimmy Rebel. 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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22
273 lbs
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33
251 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eirik Rivfader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fresh Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson clinches up against the cage.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivfader controls his hands.
Rivfader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crimson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivfader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivfader.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivfader controls his hands.
Rivfader struggles to land a body shot inside as Crimson controls his hands.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Crimson.
Crimson tries a body shot but Rivfader blocks it.
Rivfader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivfader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivfader.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivfader misses with a punch to the body.
Rivfader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivfader misses with some punches.
Rivfader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crimson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.
Rivfader prevents a body shot from Crimson.
A nice left hand lands by Crimson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Rivfader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Rivfader prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Rivfader swings wildly with an uppercut but Crimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivfader.
Rivfader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivfader is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivfader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivfader is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivfader is breathing heavily.
Rivfader lands with a light punch inside.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivfader blocks a body shot from Crimson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
A knee to the head by Rivfader.
Rivfader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Rivfader misses with the head strike.
Rivfader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crimson tries to work over Rivfader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Crimson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crimson tries to break the clinch but Rivfader is controlling the position.
Rivfader scores with a hook to the body.
Crimson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivfader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivfader wants to stall.
Crimson working aggressively here.
Crimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Rivfader controls the action.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivfader looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivfader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivfader cracks Crimson with a nice body shot.
Crimson blocking some punches.
Rivfader lands with a light punch inside.
Rivfader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crimson or not.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivfader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivfader lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rivfader.
A head punch on the inside from Rivfader fails to land.
Crimson lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rivfader is stalling here.
Rivfader prevents a body shot from Crimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader working aggressively here.
Rivfader blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivfader.
Rivfader with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crimson.
A short left from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Rivfader with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rivfader fails to land.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Rivfader controls the action.
A short right from Rivfader.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivfader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivfader controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crimson misses with some punches.
Rivfader tries a knee to the head but Crimson blocks it.
Rivfader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivfader is looking to control Crimson's arms but Crimson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivfader has his back to the cage.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eirik Rivfader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crimson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crimson walks into a stiff left hand from Rivfader.
Rivfader cracks Crimson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivfader lands a jab to the nose.
Rivfader jabs Crimson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Rivfader misses.
Rivfader throws a series of punches but Crimson avoids them all with ease.
Rivfader catches Crimson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivfader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivfader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
A slow jab from Rivfader misses its intended target.
Rivfader misses with a hook.
Rivfader throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivfader on the side of the head.
Rivfader throws a big shot that misses.
Crimson cracks the inside of Rivfader's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader throws a hook to the side of Crimson's head but Crimson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivfader scores with a jab to the body.
Rivfader has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crimson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crimson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivfader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crimson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivfader backwards.
Rivfader tries to land a knee to the head but Crimson blocks with his arms.
Rivfader throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.
Crimson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crimson lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Crimson - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Crimson.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivfader takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rivfader fails to land.
Rivfader tries to throw a body punch but Crimson avoids it by throwing Rivfader back against the cage.
Rivfader misses with a body punch.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivfader's elbow.
Fresh Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson prevents a body shot from Rivfader.
Rivfader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike.
Rivfader looking to throw knees to the head but Crimson is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crimson scores with a shoulder strike.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivfader missing with knees to the body.
Rivfader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivfader throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.
Rivfader has Crimson pressed against the cage.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivfader's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivfader.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Rivfader blocks a body shot from Crimson.
A short left from Rivfader.
Rivfader looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson wants to break free but Rivfader has control.
Rivfader lands with a left to the head.
Rivfader missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
Rivfader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crimson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson connects with a crisp jab.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rivfader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivfader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crimson.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Rivfader keeps it at a distance.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crimson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Rivfader loads up on a big right hand but Crimson slips the punch.
Rivfader throws a wild body kick that Crimson sees coming a mile off.
Crimson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crimson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Crimson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crimson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crimson sizes up Rivfader with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivfader, right into the meat.
Crimson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivfader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Crimson scores with a four punch combination!
Crimson throws a combination. Rivfader tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rivfader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivfader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivfader.
Rivfader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crimson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivfader.
Fresh Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crimson duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fresh Crimson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Crimson. Those never looked like landing.
Rivfader tries to land a front kick but Crimson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivfader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crimson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rivfader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crimson throws a head kick but Rivfader moves out of range.
Rivfader misses with a looping left.
Rivfader throws out a loose jab but Crimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fresh Crimson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crimson wants to land a leg kick but Rivfader is out of range.
Crimson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivfader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crimson. Rivfader shrugs it off though.
Rivfader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crimson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Rivfader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivfader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rivfader misses its intended target.
Crimson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crimson stalks Rivfader and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivfader's face. Rivfader staggers backwards, shaken.
Rivfader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crimson connects with a body shot.
Rivfader throws a hook to the side of Crimson's head but Crimson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crimson slips a jab and a cross from Rivfader.
Rivfader throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivfader throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivfader throws a looping overhand right but Crimson ducks down to avoid it.
Rivfader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crimson checks it well.
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivfader misses with an uppercut. Crimson saw that one coming.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rivfader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crimson lunges at Rivfader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivfader's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivfader needs to keep his hands up - Crimson had a free shot at his head there.
Rivfader needs to keep his hands up - Crimson had a free shot at his head there.
Rivfader is rocked!
Crimson gets a clinch.
Crimson throws a big uppercut that drops Rivfader! More strikes from Crimson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rivfader lies dazed against the cage as Crimson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fresh Crimson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
174 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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31
175 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Refn throws an overhand right that lands on Gibson's shoulder, as Gibson tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Refn misses.
Refn scores with a body shot.
Refn throws a looping overhand right but Gibson ducks down to avoid it.
Refn lands a nice shot to the body.
Refn walks into a left hand.
Refn throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Refn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibson won't allow Refn to get back to his feet.
Refn is wriggling around but Gibson manages to pass to half guard.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Refn defending well though.
Gibson trying to control from half guard but Refn is working away.
Refn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Refn tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Refn tries to kick Gibson off but Gibson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Refn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibson on the ground.
Refn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibson.
Gibson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gibson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gibson is nestled in close to Refn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Refn looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Refn defending well though.
Gibson is trying to control the action in half guard but Refn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Refn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Refn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Refn pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control.
Refn trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson wants to control but Refn is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibson throwing shots but Refn is blocking nicely.
Gibson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Refn sees it coming and defends easily.
Refn looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn wants to get back to full guard but Gibson has passed into side control.
Gibson working the ground and pound but Refn is defending the strikes.
Gibson trying to control the action but Refn is working from the bottom.
Refn is trying to improve his position.
Gibson throws a strike aimed at the side of Refn's head but Refn avoids it well.
Gibson prevents Refn from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn tries to improve position but can't.
Gibson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Refn is trying to get back to his feet.
Gibson swings around for an armbar but Refn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gibson's guard.
Refn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Refn is fighting to break Gibson's control of his arms but Gibson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gibson trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Refn being controlled here momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hutch Gibson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Refn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Refn throws a hook but Gibson avoids it easily.
Gibson tries to move into range but Refn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hutch Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Refn circles away.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Refn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Refn's knee momentarily.
Nicolas Refn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Refn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gibson jabs Refn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Refn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson lands with a nice combination. Refn backs away looking to recover.
Refn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibson. Gibson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Refn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
Gibson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Refn's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Refn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Refn.
Gibson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Gibson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Refn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Refn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Refn.
Nicolas Refn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Refn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Refn looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Refn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Refn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Refn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gibson can pounce on him.
Gibson scores with a nice right hand.
Gibson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Refn circles away quickly and effectively.
Gibson lands a jab to Refn's midsection.
Refn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gibson counters with a low kick, right behind Refn 's knee.
Gibson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Refn.
A punch combination from Refn misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson blocks a jab.
Hutch Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Refn.
Refn avoids the head kick by Gibson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Refn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Refn swings widly with a right hand
and Gibson counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Refn.
Refn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Refn.
Refn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Gibson.
Refn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Refn just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Refn misses.
Refn throws an off balance right hand
and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Refn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Refn is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
Refn avoiding damage as Gibson throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Refn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Refn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gibson lands a nice knee to the body.
Gibson slowing the pace effectively.
Refn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gibson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Refn's efforts to push away.
Gibson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Refn.
Refn is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Refn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nicolas Refn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hutch Gibson.
Gibson crunches a lovely knee into Refn's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Gibson.
Gibson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Refn.
Gibson effectively controlling the action here.
Gibson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gibson lands an elbow inside.
Gibson leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gibson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Refn stalling in the clinch but Gibson improves position.
Refn can't break the clinch.
Refn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Refn throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Refn throws an off balance right hand
and Gibson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gibson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Refn misses with a right hand
and Gibson counters with a left and a right that stings Refn.
Refn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gibson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson fails with the takedown.
Refn throws a lazy right hand but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibson thumps Refn with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson 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!
Gibson stuns Refn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Refn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gibson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Refn's knee momentarily.
Gibson connects with a leg kick. Refn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gibson thuds a left hand into Refn's body.
Gibson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gibson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Refn's sensitive parts.
Refn misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibson.
Some wild striking there from Refn.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Refn.
Gibson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson preventing the sweep.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson working some strikes from top position.
Gibson stays in close to Refn's body and controls the position.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Refn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Refn controls Gibson momentarily but Gibson frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hutch Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but Refn blocks nicely.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Refn's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Refn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibson is working Refn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Refn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Refn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Refn wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson stands up over Refn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Refn keeps moving.
Gibson is stalling in the full guard.
Refn wants to get back to his feet but Gibson passes into half guard.
Nicolas Refn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Refn tries to kick Gibson off in order to stand up. Gibson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gibson landing a few strikes.
Gibson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Refn is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
Oh Refn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Refn looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gibson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hutch Gibson!
Hutch Gibson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rōnin for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurkraut has chosen Poland National Anthem as his entrance music. Stuart Wray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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158 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
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stuart Wray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Saurkraut misses.
Saurkraut with a poor takedown
and Wray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saurkraut fails with the takedown.
Wray feints and then cracks Saurkraut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saurkraut down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wray.
Saurkraut has a takedown stuffed.
Stuart Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saurkraut is defended easily by Wray.
Saurkraut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olaf Saurkraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wray connects with a right hand. Saurkraut shakes it off.
Saurkraut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wray is fending him off so far but Saurkraut persists. Nope, Wray circles away and we're back to standing.
Wray forces Saurkraut back against the cage and clinches.
Saurkraut works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saurkraut is looking to work some ground and pound but Wray has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saurkraut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wray is keeping the position for now.
Wray controlling the position.
Wray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray has his hands on Saurkraut's head, controlling the position.
Wray looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Stuart Wray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good leg kick by Wray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt - Wray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wray wants to clinch.
Saurkraut shoots in looking for a takedown but Wray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saurkraut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saurkraut fails to land the takedown.
Saurkraut throws a nice looking combination but Wray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saurkraut fails with the takedown
and Wray counters with a nice leg kick.
Wray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut looks gassed!
Wray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wray tries to close the distance and clinch but Saurkraut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saurkraut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wray's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wray wants to stand and escape but Saurkraut is having none of it.
Saurkraut stopping the sweep attempt from Wray.
Saurkraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wray working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart Wray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wray but Wray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saurkraut's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saurkraut is defended easily by Wray.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wray enables Saurkraut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saurkraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saurkrautis looking to pass into half guard but Wray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wray is in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saurkraut manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wray as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saurkraut misses with a looping right.
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!
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wray as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray connects with a nice looking jab.
Saurkraut takes a swing at Wray's ribcage but misses.
Saurkraut avoids the head kick by Wray.
Saurkraut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saurkraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saurkraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saurkraut throws an elbow that misses. Wray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saurkraut's guard. Nice move by Wray!
Wray looking to pass the guard.
Wray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wray trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurkraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saurkraut can't keep his opponent in guard - Wray advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Wray will probably get the nod.
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.
Wray lands with an overhand left.
Wray scores with a one two! Saurkraut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wray swings for the body but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Stuart Wray is winning the standup battle so far.
Saurkraut checks a leg kick nicely.
Wray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saurkraut will feel that in the morning.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saurkraut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wray's head.
Saurkrautis looking to pass into half guard but Wray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wray is in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurkraut kicks Wray off and gets to his feet.
Saurkraut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saurkraut showed some decent athleticism there.
Saurkraut is looking to take a break and control but Wray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saurkraut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray is looking to improve his position.
Saurkraut is looking for submissions but instead, Wray has regained full guard.
Wray seems keen to control Saurkraut's posture.
Wray 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.
Saurkraut postures up and lands a big shot to Wray's brow.
Saurkraut stands up from Wray's guard - Saurkraut perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saurkraut takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saurkraut shoots in and drives through. Wray sprawls well.
Saurkraut fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wray but Wray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stuart Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Wray lands a leg kick that knocks Saurkraut off balance momentarily.
Wray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but Wray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wray throws a head kick but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Wray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saurkrauts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saurkraut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wray.
Wray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saurkraut has time to react.
Wray scores with a head kick. Saurkraut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saurkraut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wray finds it's way round the side to connect with Saurkraut's head.
A jab from Wray does it's job there.
Saurkraut fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wray throws a sloppy head kick and Saurkraut moves out of range easily.
Stuart Wray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saurkraut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wray avoids it really well and circles away.
Wray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wray!
Wray has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wray.
Wray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saurkraut's face.
It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.
Wray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saurkraut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saurkraut is trying to drag Wray to the mat but Wray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saurkraut is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Wray as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saurkraut looking for a takedown.
Wray slows down the pace here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saurkraut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wray lands an elbow that stopped Saurkraut in his tracks for a moment.
Wray tries to land a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks with his arms.
Saurkraut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wray is trying to stall.
Wray scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurkraut is trying to drag Wray to the mat but Wray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Wray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Wray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
That's time! Wray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saurkraut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wray. Wray obviously looking to wear him down.
Wray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saurkraut.
A big right from Saurkraut misses.
Wray tries to clinch but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Wray has Saurkraut up against the cage in a clinch.
Wray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saurkraut blocks it with crossed arms.
Wray landing knees to the head.
Saurkraut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wray connects with a knee to the head.
Saurkraut blocks an elbow strike.
Saurkraut goes for a takedown attempt but Wray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stuart Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Wray moves into range and clinches up with Saurkraut.
Wray tries a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks it.
Saurkraut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown but Wray manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wray stalling in the clinch but Saurkraut improves position.
Nice body punch from Wray.
Saurkraut takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Saurkraut's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wray is pressed up against the cage. Saurkraut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wray down to the mat. Wray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saurkraut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wray tries to clinch but Saurkraut is having none of it.
Wray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saurkraut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wray scores with a body shot.
Wray connects with an inside leg kick.
Wray moves into the clinch.
Wray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saurkraut avoids it.
Wray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saurkraut avoids it.
Wray lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wray controlling the action here for a moment.
Saurkraut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Olaf Saurkraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut avoiding damage as Wray throws knees to the body.
Wray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wray manages to break the clinch.
Wray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saurkraut.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt
and Wray counters with a head kick. That will keep Saurkraut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Saurkraut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wray scoring well with a low kick there.
Stuart Wray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saurkraut fails to land the takedown.
Wray lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wray lands with an uppercut that bounces Saurkraut off the cage and back into range.
Saurkraut closes the distance and clinches up with Wray, looking for a takedown. Saurkraut pushes Wray against the cage but Wray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saurkraut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wray scores with a punch to the head.
Olaf Saurkraut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saurkraut misses with a two punch combination.
Wray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saurkraut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saurkraut.
Saurkraut's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wray slaps away a takedown attempt from Saurkraut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wray throws a front kick that sends Saurkraut stumbling back into the cage.
Saurkraut has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wray.
Wray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wray moves away.
Wray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wray lands a right hook to the body.
Wray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saurkraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saurkraut takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Saurkraut looks to land a right hand but Wray moved out of range.
Wray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saurkraut shoots in for a double leg but Wray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wray leaves Saurkraut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wray scores with a head kick.
Saurkraut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wray lands a glancing blow to the side of Saurkraut's head.
Wray closes the distance but Saurkraut moves to the side
and Saurkraut counters with a single leg into guard. Wray didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Wray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Wray!
Stuart Wray managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rōnin, into his post fight interview.
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