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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chainsaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick has chosen ' It's My Life ' by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Jason Chainsaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Chainsaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dominick!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominick blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Chainsaw scores with a four punch combination!
Chainsaw lands a left and a right that send Dominick crashing to the mat, dazed. Chainsaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dominick is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chainsaw throws a right and a left that Dominick avoids nicely.
Dominick is still on wobbly legs! Can Chainsaw finish him?
Chainsaw jabs Dominick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chainsaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chainsaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominick moves into the clinch successfully.
Dominick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chainsaw is trying to keep an underhook but Dominick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dominick seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dominick moves into full mount! Chainsaw won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Dominick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dominick dominating with strikes here.
Dominick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chainsaw's face.
Dominick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chainsaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominick has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominick is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Chainsaw is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Dominick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Bajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon has chosen In A Heartbeat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Bojan Bajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammad Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon avoids the body shot from Bajic.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bajic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bajic avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Bajic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solomon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solomon wants to clinch.
Bajic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solomon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Solomon. Those never looked like landing.
Solomon tries to clinch
and Bajic counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon moves in looking to clinch but Bajic pushes him off.
Bajic throws a low kick but Solomon moves out of range easily.
Bajic lands with a kick to the temple. Solomon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Solomon avoids the body shot from Bajic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bajic. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bajic punishes Solomon's body with a nice straight punch.
Bajic lands with a shot to the body.
Solomon throws a body punch but Bajic moves out of range.
Bajic connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bajic scores with a kick to the body.
Bajic scores with a shot to the body.
Solomon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bajic misses with a series of wild punches.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses.
Bojan Bajic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bajic throws out a leg kick but Solomon moves out of range and Bajic only half commits.
Solomon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bajic. Bajic obviously looking to wear him down.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bajic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Bajic.
Bajic scores with a leg kick.
Solomon takes a swing at Bajic's ribcage but misses.
Bajic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solomon.
Bajic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bajic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Bajic.
Jab, jab by Bajic - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic takes a swing at Solomon's ribcage but misses.
Solomon wants to clinch.
Bajic misses with a straight left.
Bajic checks a low kick from Solomon.
Jab, jab by Solomon - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bajic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajic misses with a straight right.
Solomon walks into a stiff left hand from Bajic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bajic takes a swing at Solomon's ribcage but misses.
Bajic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Solomon misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Solomon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bajic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bajic.
Bajic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solomon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bajic.
Solomon checks a low kick from Bajic.
Nice cross by Bajic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bajic.
Solomon motions for Bajic to come forward. Solomon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bajic lands a nice hook to Solomon's body. Solomon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bajic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bajic throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Bajic moves out of range of the body kick from Solomon.
Sloppy strikes from Solomon. Those never looked like landing.
Solomon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Bajic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bajic is looking to wear down Solomon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bajic stalks Solomon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solomon's face. Solomon staggers backwards, shaken.
Bajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bajic misses with the combination.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses
and Solomon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solomon misses with a low kick as Bajic jumps back.
Bajic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bajic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bajic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands a jab-cross combination.
Solomon tries to clinch but Bajic moves away
and Bajic counters with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Solomon blocks the low kick.
Bajic is looking to land body kicks.
Bajic ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.
Bajic throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.
Bajic stuns Solomon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bajic misses with a body shot
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Solomon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bajic. Bajic obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bajic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bajic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Bajic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solomon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Solomon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Bajic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bajic loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solomon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bajic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bajic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bajic throws a chopping leg kick but Solomon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bajic misses with a head kick.
Bajic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Bajic moves out of range of the body kick from Solomon.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bajic.
Bajic is looking to slow Solomon down with leg kicks.
Bajic blocks a head kick by Solomon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Bajic.
Solomon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solomon jabs Bajic right on the nose. Bajic blinks but takes it well.
Solomon scores with a jab.
Solomon tries to clinch up but Bajic circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon jabs Bajic right on the nose. Bajic blinks but takes it well.
Bajic throws out a powerful jab.
Bajic swats away the attempt to clinch by Solomon.
Bajic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bajic lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Solomon checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Solomon.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Bajic.
A swing and a miss from Bajic.
Bajic misses the shot to the body.
Solomon tries to clinch
and Bajic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Solomon's knee momentarily.
Bajic tried to score with a low kick but Solomon checks it.
Muhammad Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bojan Bajic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bajic 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Solomon!
Bajic misses with a head kick.
Solomon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Solomon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bajic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bajic misses with a looping right.
Solomon wants to clinch.
Bajic lands a body shot.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bajic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
Bajic jabs at Solomon's body.
Bajic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bajic throws a leg kick that misses.
Bajic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bajic. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bajic throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Solomon.
Solomon throws a low kick but Bajic avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bojan Bajic.
Well Bajic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bojan Bajic!
Our winner, Bojan Bajic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Beatyoass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shake That ass For Me - Eminem ft. Nate Dogg. Jay Rock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
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279 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ima Beatyoass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Rock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beatyoass on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beatyoass looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Beatyoass ducks straight into an uppercut from Rock and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Beatyoass manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Ima Beatyoass has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rock pushes Beatyoass up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Beatyoass tumbling to the canvas!
Rock wants to get up but he can't break Beatyoass's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rock stands up and waves to Beatyoass to follow him.
Rock throws a monster overhand right that drops Beatyoass! Rock follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Rock!
Jay Rock got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Inflikted. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews 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.
Goldman controlling the position.
Goldman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrews is controlling him.
Goldman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrews!
Goldman controlling from mount.
Goldman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goldman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews can't escape the position.
Goldman controlling from the full mount.
Michael Goldman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andrews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldman's guard.
Goldman wants to stand up but Andrews is controlling him.
Andrews postures up.
Andrews has gone for a leg lock! Goldman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andrews's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Goldman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Goldman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Andrews sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrews is defended easily by Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews shoots in but Goldman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but Goldman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Andrews.
Andrews shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrews momentarily.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldman swivels and escapes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goldman.
Andrews looks gassed!
Goldman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldman lands a big head kick that sends Andrews tumbling to the mat! Goldman takes a step backwards and waves Andrews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Andrews is rocked!
It looks like BJ Andrews has been cut.
Andrews misses with a takedown
and Goldman counters with a body kick.
Andrews is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldman finish him?
BOOM! Goldman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Andrews. Andrews tries to recover but Goldman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Andrews lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Goldman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Garman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travolta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hollywood Babble-On. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Garman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Travolta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garman closes the distance and clinches.
Travolta avoids a wild elbow strike from Garman.
Garman'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.
Travolta dodges an elbow strike from Garman.
Garman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Travolta trying to stall but Garman improves his position.
Garman lands a nice elbow.
Travolta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garman taking a breather.
Travolta wants to stall.
Travolta is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Garman throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garman avoiding damage as Travolta throws knees to the body.
Garman pushes off an throws an elbow but Travolta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garman.
It looks like John Travolta has been cut.
Garman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Travolta wants a takedown but no success here.
Travolta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travolta keeps the fight on the outside.
Garman is looking to clinch but Travolta is avoiding it.
Garman clinches up with Travolta and pushes him back against the cage.
Travolta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ralph Garman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garman throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garman lands an elbow inside.
Travolta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Travolta is trying to break free.
Travolta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Travolta trying to land knees to the body.
Garman pushes off an throws an elbow but Travolta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travolta looking to slow down the pace here.
Garman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travolta avoids the elbow strike from Garman, against the cage.
Travolta taking a breather.
Garman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Travolta blocks an elbow strike.
Garman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garman throws an elbow but misses.
Travolta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Travolta looking to stall.
Garman taking a breather.
Garman misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garman pushes off an throws an elbow but Travolta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Travolta blocks the elbow strike.
Travolta slowing the pace effectively.
Garman taking a breather.
Travolta tries to score a body lock takedown but Garman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garman throws an elbow but misses.
Garman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Travolta takes an elbow to the temple.
Garman managing to block the knees to the body from Travolta.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garman lands an elbow that stopped Travolta in his tracks for a moment.
Garman misses with an elbow over the top.
Garman lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Garman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Travolta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Travolta has Garman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Travolta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garman misses with an elbow strike.
Travolta blocks an elbow strike from Garman.
Come on Garman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Travolta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Travolta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ralph Garman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Garman doesn't manage to clinch there - Travolta circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garman is looking to clinch but Travolta is avoiding it.
Garman tries to clinch there but Travolta circles away.
Garman wants to clinch up but Travolta keeps it at a distance.
Garman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Travolta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garman.
Ralph Garman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garman doesn't manage to clinch there - Travolta circles away.
Travolta tries to keep at a distance but Garman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garman throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Garman.
Garman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garman prevents Travolta from breaking the clinch.
Ralph Garman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Travolta blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garman.
Garman stalling in the clinch.
Garman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Travolta blocks an elbow strike.
Garman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Travolta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Travolta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garman avoids it.
Garman throws an elbow but it misses.
Garman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Travolta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garman.
Travolta blocks the elbow strike.
Travolta stalling the fight.
Travolta has Garman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Travolta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Garman tumbling to the mat - Travolta dives into Garman's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garman working a defensive guard but Travolta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Garman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Travolta off and has taken his back!
Garman biding his time, controlling Travolta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travolta can't escape the position.
Garman tries to get the hooks in deep but Travolta pushed the leg off.
Garman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Travolta doesn't escape.
Garman gets his hands free as Travolta looks to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Travolta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Travolta turns into Garman and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travolta on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ralph Garman.
Garman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garman fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Garman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Travolta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Travolta scores with a decent looking hook.
Travolta scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Ralph Garman has been cut.
Garman tries to clinch up
and Travolta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Travolta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Travolta wants to control but Garman is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travolta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Travolta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Travolta lands a nice forearm strike.
Travolta in side control, throwing shots but Garman defends.
Garman struggling a bit here.
Travolta scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Travolta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garman is controlling Travolta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Garman is trying to maintain the position but Travolta is very close to passing his half guard.
Travolta throwing shots but Garman is blocking nicely.
Travolta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Travolta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Travolta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Travolta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Travolta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Travolta controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garman is staying active underneath Travolta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Travolta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garman is controlling Travolta's trapped leg to prevent Travolta from advancing to side control.
Garman trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travolta.
Garman tries to clinch but Travolta is having none of it.
Garman tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travolta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Travolta closes the distance and clinches up with Garman, looking for a takedown. Travolta pushes Garman against the cage but Garman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ralph Garman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Garman looks to clinch
and Travolta counters with a stiff right hand.
Garman tries to clinch up but Travolta circles away and keeps his distance.
Garman closes the distance and clinches.
Garman lands an elbow just above Travolta 's eye.
Garman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garman lands an elbow just above Travolta 's eye.
Garman misses with an elbow over the top.
Garman misses with an elbow strike.
Travolta blocks an elbow strike.
Travolta is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garman slowing the pace effectively.
Garman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Travolta blocks the elbow strike.
Travolta takes an elbow to the temple.
Travolta is trying to break the clinch but Garman has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Travolta blocks an elbow strike from Garman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
John Travolta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Travolta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Garman!
A very excited looking Ralph Garman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses.
Skantze Jr with a poor takedown
and Hendricks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hendricks landing some decent shots from guard.
Skantze Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Skantze Jr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skantze Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skantze Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skantze Jr's head.
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!
Hendricks works over Skantze Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Skantze Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Hendricks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hendricks cracks Skantze Jr with a solid left hand.
Hendricks connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendricks with a nice head shot there.
Skantze Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hendricks trying to control but Skantze Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendricks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skantze Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendricks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hendricks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Skantze Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Skantze Jr's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to control but Skantze Jr is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Hendricks there.
Hendricks is controlling the pace.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Skantze Jr's hands, connecting with Skantze Jr's forehead.
Hendricks is trying to control. Skantze Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hendricks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Hendricks passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hendricks lands a big shot there that rocks Skantze Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Skantze Jr wants to control but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks cracks Skantze Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hendricks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hendricks is landing with some decent strikes but Skantze Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount.
Hendricks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Skantze Jr looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skantze Jr's face.
A nice elbow there by Hendricks.
Hendricks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Skantze Jr is rocked!
Hendricks landing strikes from the mount.
Skantze Jr is still in real trouble! Can Hendricks finish him?
Hendricks lands a big shot to the head and Skantze Jr winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Ironheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironheart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jag - Phone Numbers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Ironheart!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres slips a jab from Ironheart.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Ironheart.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Ironheart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Ironheart blocks the low kick.
Ironheart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Ironheart.
Ironheart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torres motions for Ironheart to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Ironheart.
Ironheart looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Ironheart.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ironheart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Torres.
Ironheart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironheart tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Ironheart blocks a body shot from Torres.
Ironheart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torres with a knee to the head.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ironheart is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Torres.
Ironheart is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Ironheart can't break the clinch.
Torres working Ironheart over with knees to the body.
Torres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ironheart avoids it.
Ironheart seems to have recovered his senses.
Torres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironheart stalling.
Torres cracks Ironheart with a nice body shot.
Torres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ironheart is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres presses Ironheart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ironheart prevents a body shot from Torres.
Torres is leaning against Ironheart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Torres.
Ironheart misses with a punch to the body.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironheart's elbow.
Torres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ironheart or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ironheart blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironheart's elbow.
Ironheart is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Torres.
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Ironheart controls his hands.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ironheart misses with the head strike.
Ironheart prevents a body shot from Torres.
Ironheart blocks an uppercut.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Ironheart avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Ironheart has had enough of the clinch but Torres keeps him there for the moment.
Ironheart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ironheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torres. That's going to slow Ironheart down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Ironheart moves out of range easily.
Ironheart swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Ironheart checks the leg kick.
Torres throws a push kick but Ironheart slaps the foot to one side.
Torres tries to work over Ironheart's front leg with a kick but Ironheart checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres shoots in for a double leg but Ironheart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torres connects with a body shot.
Torres moves away from the strike by Ironheart.
Torres moves away from the strike by Ironheart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Ironheart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torres throws a body punch but Ironheart moves out of range.
Ironheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Ironheart saw that one coming.
Ironheart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres defending well as Ironheart loads up on a big left hand.
Torres tries to move into range but Ironheart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torres moves away from the strike by Ironheart.
Ironheart scores with a nice strike.
Ironheart blocks a leg kick.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torres wants to clinch.
Ironheart throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Ironheart moves out of range easily.
Torres throws a solid leg kick but Ironheart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torres.
Good standup being displayed there by Torres as he connects with a hook.
Ironheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironheart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ironheart.
Ironheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Torres wants to slow Ironheart down by chopping away at his legs.
Torres works Ironheart's body with a nice hook.
Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ironheart.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torres. That's going to slow Ironheart down.
Torres misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torres.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres rushes Ironheart and presses him up against the cage.
Ironheart tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Ironheart back against the cage.
Ironheart working aggressively here.
Ironheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ironheart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ironheart wants to break free but Torres has control.
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Torres gets through Ironheart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironheart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres trying to land knees to the body.
Torres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ironheart backwards.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironheart's elbow.
Ironheart blocks an uppercut.
Torres lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Ironheart.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironheart's elbow.
Ironheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torres tries to work over Ironheart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ironheart working aggressively here.
Ironheart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres blocking some punches.
Torres digs a right hand into Ironheart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ironheart's gas tank.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ironheart.
Ironheart pushes Torres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ironheart gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Ironheart controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torres misses with the head strike.
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Ironheart.
Torres swings for the body but Ironheart moves out of range.
Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torres is looking to chop away at Ironheart's legs.
Torres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ironheart is out of range.
Ironheart lands with a cross.
Ironheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironheart.
Ironheart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ironheart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Ironheart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironheart misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironheart throws out the jab.
Ironheart misses the shot to the body.
Torres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Torres tenderised Ironheart's leg. Ironheart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ironheart finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Ironheart's corner calls for a 1-2. Ironheart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alfredo Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Ironheart misses.
Ironheart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ironheart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Ironheart checks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Ironheart both land. Nice combination.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ironheart.
Ironheart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironheart misses with a body shot.
Ironheart throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Ironheart checks a leg kick nicely.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ironheart is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Ironheart blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres.
Torres drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres throws a big elbow that misses.
Torres keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ironheart's head.
Torres won't allow Ironheart to sweep him here.
Torres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ironheart 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.
Ironheart keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ironheart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ironheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Ironheart is keeping the position.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironheart looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironheart, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ironheart throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
Ironheart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jim Ironheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres walks into a straight right hand from Ironheart.
Ironheart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ironheart misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Torres.
Torres tries a low kick but Ironheart avoids it.
Torres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ironheart's calf.
A jab from Torres does it's job there.
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!
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ironheart.
Ironheart avoids the head kick by Torres.
Ironheart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres slips under a jab.
Ironheart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ironheart throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ironheart's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Ironheart blocks the leg kick.
Ironheart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ironheart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Ironheart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ironheart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Torres working over Ironheart with some ground and pound. Ironheart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Torres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ironheart has hold of Torres's hands but Torres slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ironheart wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Torres.
Torres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ironheart's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironheart has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironheart trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Ironheart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironheart is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironheart avoid being mounted?
Torres missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Torres wants to take a breather but Ironheart is having none of it.
Jim Ironheart has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ironheart misses with a body shot.
Ironheart missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres throws a front kick aimed at Ironheart's knee but Ironheart avoids it well.
Ironheart blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironheart misses the target.
Torres tries a low kick but Ironheart avoids it.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironheart is just out of range.
Ironheart misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a nice leg kick.
Ironheart misses the shot to the body.
Ironheart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Nice shot by Torres.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironheart misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres moves out of range as Ironheart strikes.
Ironheart moves forwards but Torres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ironheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torres can pounce on him.
Torres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironheart can do to turn this around?
Ironheart is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That kick from Torres tenderised Ironheart's leg. Ironheart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ironheart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ironheart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres lands an overhand right.
Torres cracks the inside of Ironheart's front leg.
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ironheart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ironheart throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ironheart cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres is looking to chop away at Ironheart's legs.
Ironheart ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Ironheart misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ironheart, as that shot connected.
Ironheart misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ironheart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ironheart checks a low kick from Torres.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Ironheart moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres had his way with Jim Ironheart in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ironheart finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Ironheart misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Torres wants to clinch up but Ironheart keeps it at a distance.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Ironheart misses.
Torres dives in and grabs Ironheart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironheart pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Torres throws a leg kick but Ironheart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Ironheart's front leg but catches the back leg as Ironheart tries to avoid it.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironheart.
Ironheart avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ironheart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ironheart throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Ironheart lands a jab to the head.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ironheart's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironheart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torres feints and then cracks Ironheart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ironheart down.
Ironheart throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ironheart missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironheart looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Ironheart loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Ironheart jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ironheart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Torres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Alfredo Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironheart moves out of range of the strikes.
Ironheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironheart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Torres tenderised Ironheart's leg. Ironheart is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironheart. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ironheart misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ironheart thinking.
Torres misses with a leg kick.
Ironheart jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Ironheart finds it's target.
Jim Ironheart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironheart tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ironheart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Ironheart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Ironheart misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres slips under a jab.
Ironheart throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironheart.
A big left from Ironheart misses.
Ironheart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironheart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a low kick, right behind Ironheart 's knee.
Ironheart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Torres moves away from the strike by Ironheart.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ironheart.
Ironheart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Ironheart misses with the combination.
Ironheart misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ironheart throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres lands a right hook to the body.
Torres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torres scores with the left hand. Ironheart knows he should have avoided that one.
Ironheart cracks Torres with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Ironheart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironheart cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Ironheart misses.
Some wild striking there from Ironheart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Ironheart.
Ironheart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Ironheart looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Torres!
Alfredo Torres retains his bantamweight title!
Alfredo Torres took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Mills!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine lands a jab.
Mills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mills throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mills.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Mills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caine throws an overhand right that lands on Mills's shoulder, as Mills tries to avoid the shot.
Caine works the jab nicely.
Mills fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caine checks it well.
Caine thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Mills thows a leg kick but Caine checks it
and Caine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mills throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caine scores with a body shot.
Mills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Caine counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Caine misses.
Mills slips a straight right by Caine.
Caine needs to keep his hands up - Mills had a free shot at his head there.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Caine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mills momentarily.
A jab lands there for Caine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a hook to the side of Caine's head but Caine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills throws a low kick, looking for Caine's leg but Caine calmly moves out of range.
Caine walks into a jab.
Carl Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big right from Mills misses.
Caine misses with a looping right.
Caine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caine. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caine.
Mills lunges at Caine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caine's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Caine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caine checks a leg kick.
Carl Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caine.
Caine just misses with a punch to the body.
Mills staying out of range there.
Caine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mills throws a solid leg kick but Caine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mills.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws an overhand right that lands on Caine's shoulder, as Caine tries to avoid the shot.
Caine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caine checks a low kick from Mills.
Mills misses with a leg kick
and Caine counters with a nice body shot.
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
Caine keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mills throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mills fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caine is out of range.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Mills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
That's time! Caine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mills's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Caine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mills has control of Caine's left arm, preventing Caine from doing any damage.
Mills is trying to control the position but Caine postures up.
Caine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mills manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Caine has Mills in his guard.
Caine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mills wants to pass the guard but Caine is keeping the position.
Mills must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine working a defensive guard but Mills passes into half guard.
Mills wants to pass to mount but Caine is defending the position.
Mills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caine tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg.
Caine is refusing to be controlled, as Mills sits in half guard.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caine's head.
Mills looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caine wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine looking for submissions off his back.
Caine is trying to maintain the position but Mills is very close to passing his half guard.
Mills is keen to just control but Caine is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mills lands a nice short elbow.
Mills tries to stand but can't do so whilst Caine controls his leg.
Caine looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine trying to control but Mills postures up.
Mills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caine looking for submissions off his back.
Mills wants to advance to full mount but Caine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Caine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Caine keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caine trying to keep a closed guard but Mills is proving a slippery customer.
Mills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mills wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caine was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caine was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Mills misses with a lunging right hand
and Caine counters with a left to the body.
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Mills throws out a powerful jab.
Mills misses the body punch
and Caine counters with a right hand to the body.
Mills fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caine is out of range.
Caine takes one on the button.
Caiaphas Caine's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mills takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mills, right into the meat.
Caine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mills scores with a jab. Caine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Mills is predictable there
and Caine counters with a straight right hand.
Mills throws a front kick aimed at Caine's knee but Caine avoids it well.
Mills throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Caine counter with a right hand.
Mills throws a front kick aimed at Caine's knee but Caine avoids it well.
Mills feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine walks into a stiff left hand from Mills.
Caiaphas Caine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mills wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caine punishes Mills's body with a nice straight punch.
Caine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Caine.
Mills misses the jab.
Caine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mills but Mills pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mills.
Mills misses with a leg kick
and Caine counters with a right hand to the body.
Mills jabs Caine right on the nose. Caine blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills digs a good body shot into Caine's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mills thows a body shot but no joy.
Mills throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mills throws a lazy right hand but Caine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caine has time to react.
Jeez, Caiaphas Caine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mills takes a swing at Caine's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Caine blocks the low kick.
Mills catches Caine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caiaphas Caine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Mills!
Carl Mills is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Carl Mills thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss My Irish Ass. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Miller!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by McGillicutty.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGillicutty is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, McGillicutty circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but McGillicutty has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGillicutty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mickey McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Miller.
McGillicutty throws an elbow that misses.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
McGillicutty cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGillicutty can pounce on him.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGillicutty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGillicutty but McGillicutty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGillicutty stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by McGillicutty which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by McGillicutty.
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGillicutty wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGillicutty pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
McGillicutty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey McGillicutty wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGillicutty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
McGillicutty takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGillicutty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
McGillicutty is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGillicutty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
McGillicutty lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGillicutty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGillicutty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGillicutty scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miller stops McGillicutty from getting back to his feet.
Miller looks to land a strike but McGillicutty avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGillicutty controlling Miller's posture.
McGillicutty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McGillicutty dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGillicutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
McGillicutty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGillicutty as he jumps to the side.
McGillicutty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and McGillicutty settles back down.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty connects with a looping right hand.
Mickey McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Mickey McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Miller.
McGillicutty throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGillicutty as he avoids it easily.
McGillicutty motions for Miller to come forward. McGillicutty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGillicutty throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty moves to clinch but Miller breaks away
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGillicutty wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGillicutty, who protects the arm well.
McGillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
McGillicutty regains half guard, as Miller was trying to land strikes.
McGillicutty trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGillicutty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGillicutty is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey McGillicutty wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with McGillicutty, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes McGillicutty against the cage but McGillicutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGillicutty stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGillicutty.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGillicutty circles away.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGillicutty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGillicutty is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, McGillicutty circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries for a takedown but McGillicutty circles away easily
and McGillicutty counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Mickey McGillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller moves away from the strike by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGillicutty is looking to clinch.
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
McGillicutty pulls Miller in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey McGillicutty wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGillicutty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Mickey McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Miller.
McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGillicutty.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
McGillicutty connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with McGillicutty, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes McGillicutty against the cage but McGillicutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. McGillicutty tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGillicutty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but McGillicutty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGillicutty misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller shoots in and drives through. McGillicutty sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGillicutty connects with an inside leg kick.
Mickey McGillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
McGillicutty tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
McGillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
McGillicutty misses with a body kick.
McGillicutty lands the left hand.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
McGillicutty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller is working for takedown but McGillicutty is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller tries for a takedown but McGillicutty manages to get underhooks.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGillicutty is defending well.
McGillicutty landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGillicutty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGillicutty utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
McGillicutty landing knees to the head.
McGillicutty is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGillicutty down to the mat. McGillicutty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGillicutty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGillicutty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and McGillicutty settles back down.
McGillicutty throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGillicutty lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey McGillicutty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGillicutty 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McGillicutty!
In his post fight interview, Mickey McGillicutty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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