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OFC: Blood Night XVI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryson LeMontange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryson LeMontange!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMontange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morgan tests LeMontange's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryson LeMontange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeMontange looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeMontange wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
LeMontange with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeMontange fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeMontange thinking.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson LeMontange.
LeMontange defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan misses the jab.
LeMontange fails with a takedown attempt.
LeMontange takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from LeMontange misses.
A cross from Morgan lands.
LeMontange walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
LeMontange is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Morgan moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt LeMontange! Morgan continues to tee off on LeMontange, landing with a left and a right! Morgan connects with a right hand that leaves LeMontange sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer comes to the cage accompanied by MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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133 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Sawyer.
Sawyer leaves Tortuga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sawyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cyrus Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tortuga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tortuga takes one to the chin there.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sawyer as he avoids it easily.
Sawyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sawyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tortuga's hands.
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
Sawyer scores with a kick to the body.
Sawyer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer lands a jab to Tortuga's midsection.
A jab from Sawyer does it's job there.
Sawyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tortuga tries for a takedown but Sawyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cyrus Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tortuga.
Tortuga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sawyer throws a head kick but Tortuga moves out of range.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Sawyer lands a head shot.
Sawyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tortuga blocks a head kick by Sawyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tortuga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tortuga looks for a takedown but Sawyer sprawls well.
Sawyer throws a hook but Tortuga blocks it.
Sawyer throws a series of punches but Tortuga avoids them all with ease.
Tortuga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tortuga tries for a takedown but Sawyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sawyer lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Sawyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer scores with a jab.
Sawyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
Tortuga blocks a head kick by Sawyer.
Tortuga walks into a left hand.
Tortuga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Tortuga persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sawyer scores with a punch to the head.
Sawyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sawyer misses with a looping right.
Sawyer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tortuga under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sawyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tortuga.
Sawyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sawyer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Tortuga is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sawyer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tortuga.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sawyer as he jumps to the side.
Sawyer throws a body punch but Tortuga moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Sawyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawyer lands with a straight right. Tortuga didn't see that one coming.
Sawyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Sawyer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sawyer cracks Tortuga with an open hand slap.
Sawyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tortuga shoots in but Sawyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sawyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sawyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sawyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sawyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cyrus Sawyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Tortuga shoots for a takedown but Sawyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sawyer throws a series of punches but Tortuga avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer jabs Tortuga right on the nose. Tortuga blinks but takes it well.
Sawyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Tortuga off the cage and back into range.
Sawyer lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Sawyer.
Tortuga shoots in for a double leg but Sawyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cyrus Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tortuga.
Tortuga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tortuga trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tortuga content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tortuga manages to pass to side control.
Sawyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Tortuga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sawyer wants to control but Tortuga is keeping busy.
Sawyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga controlling the action here.
Sawyer is trying to stand up here but Tortuga is controlling him well.
Tortuga not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tommy Tortuga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sawyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer cracks Tortuga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tortuga checks a low kick from Sawyer.
Sawyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tortuga fails to land with a series of punches.
Tortuga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sawyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tortuga somewhat.
Tortuga tries to clinch but Sawyer is having none of it.
Sawyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sawyer misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cyrus Sawyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sawyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tortuga on the side of the head.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sawyer sprawls well. Sawyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tortuga gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sawyer throws a head kick but Tortuga moves out of range.
Sawyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tortuga.
Tortuga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tortuga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sawyer scores with a shot to the body.
Tortuga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sawyer.
Sawyer misses with a body shot.
Tortuga blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sawyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sawyer lunges at Tortuga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tortuga's hand.
Sawyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sawyer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tortuga misses with a takedown
and Tortuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyrus Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tortuga.
A left lands for Sawyer.
Sawyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Tortuga blocks a head kick by Sawyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer throws a lazy head kick
and Tortuga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sawyer won't be happy with that.
Tortuga controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Let's hope that Tortuga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sawyer tries to improve position but can't.
Sawyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tortuga is trying to control the action in half guard but Sawyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tortuga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sawyer's waist but Sawyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tortuga off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tortuga avoids the body shot from Sawyer.
A lazy left from Sawyer finds it's target.
Tortuga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Tortuga persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Tortuga tries to clinch but Sawyer moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sawyer.
Sawyer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tortuga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tortuga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sawyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga darts in trying to clinch
and Sawyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawyer misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sawyer, as that shot connected.
Sawyer scores with a jab to the body.
Sawyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cyrus Sawyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer misses with a head kick.
Sawyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tommy Tortuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyrus Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tortuga blocks a head kick by Sawyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Sawyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sawyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Sawyer!
An out of breath Cyrus Sawyer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lito Lapid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lito Lapid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Art Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapid fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapid drives through with a takedown into Brooks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard.
Lapid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Lapid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brooks uses it to pass to side control.
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lapid is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lapid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brooks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lapid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brooks's best efforts.
Lapid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
Lapid moves into full guard.
Brooks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lapid shoots for a double leg takedown but Brooks sprawls well. He's pushed Lapid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lapid tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Lapid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Lapid moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapid has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Art Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapid with a poor takedown
and Brooks counters with a head kick.
Lapid misses with a takedown attempt
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lapid with a poor takedown
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lapid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lapid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lapid working for a guillotine from mount but Brooks is in no mood to give up.
Lapid is breathing heavily.
Brooks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to stand.
Lapid seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Lapid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Lapid seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brooks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lito Lapid!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holmberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Holmberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Holmberg misses.
Rambo throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy body kick from Holmberg
and Rambo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rambo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holmberg tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rambo shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmberg sprawls well. He's pushed Rambo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Holmberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rambo backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Rambo moves out of range easily.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Holmberg avoids them all with ease.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Holmberg.
Rambo avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Rambo has his takedown stuffed
and Holmberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rambo thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Holmberg as Rambo shoots in.
Holmberg misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Holmberg both land. Nice combination.
Rambo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rambo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holmberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rambo on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rambo misses with a takedown
and Holmberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Holmberg connects with a right that clearly hurt Rambo. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Holmberg proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Rambo collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenart Holmberg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Savo Tieros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tieros comes into the arena with Self Esteem-The Offspring blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Savo Tieros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange tries to clinch
and Tieros counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tieros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lange, pushing him back against the cage.
Tieros with a knee to the head.
Lange takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tieros landing knees to the body.
Lange looking to throw knees to the head but Tieros is blocking nicely.
Tieros lands with a short shot to the head.
Tieros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Artie Lange has been cut.
Lange wants to take the fight to the mat but Tieros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tieros breaks the clinch.
Tieros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lange.
Tieros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Lange is predictable there
and Tieros counters with a three punch combo that has Lange backing up. Lange nods at Tieros to acknowledge the strikes.
Lange is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lange throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Savo Tieros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie Lange.
Tieros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lange keeping full guard, as Tieros tries to pass.
Lange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tieros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tieros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tieros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tieros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tieros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tieros being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tieros looking to pass the guard.
Lange wants to stand but Tieros is controlling the position.
Tieros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lange working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tieros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lange is looking to stand up but Tieros isn't so interested in that idea.
Lange pulls Tieros in close to prevent any damage.
Tieros stopping the sweep attempt from Lange.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Artie Lange.
Lange drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tieros is looking for a triangle but Lange pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tieros is trying to control the position but Lange postures up.
Tieros throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lange uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lange decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tieros to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tieros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tieros throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tieros stuffs the takedown attempt from Lange. Lange gets slowly back to his feet.
Lange takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Savo Tieros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artie Lange's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tieros fails to land the takedown.
Tieros lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Tieros as Lange shoots in.
Tieros tests Lange's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tieros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tieros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tieros.
Tieros breaks the clinch.
Tieros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lange's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lange looking to control.
Tieros is looking to stand up but Lange won't let him.
Lange is looking for a triangle but Tieros pushes his legs off easily.
Lange is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tieros wants to pass the guard but Lange is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange wants to sweep but no luck.
Lange is trying to keep Tieros in close.
Artie Lange has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lange misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tieros.
Lange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tieros. Tieros obviously looking to wear him down.
Lange falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tieros counters with a nice body kick.
Lange tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tieros.
Lange fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt
and Tieros counters with a head kick. That will keep Lange thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Savo Tieros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie Lange.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Tieros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lange's calf.
Lange displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tieros.
Lange takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lange fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tieros to the ground. Lange is now in Tieros's guard.
Tieros has an active guard here but Lange has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tieros pushes Lange off looking to stand but Lange dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tieros tries to get to full guard but Lange has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lange lands a nice short elbow.
Lange is nestled in close to Tieros, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tieros kicks off Lange and gets to his feet.
Lange shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lange showed some decent athleticism there.
Lange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tieros keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tieros tries to get to full guard but Lange has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savo Tieros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Artie Lange's cut.
That's time! Tieros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lange misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tieros.
Tieros swats away the attempt to clinch by Lange.
Lange fails to land with a series of punches.
Lange throws a head kick that misses
and Tieros counters with a big head kick but Lange shrugs it off.
Lange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tieros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lange somewhat.
Lange shoots and misses
and Tieros counters with a stiff right hand.
Lange looks to clinch
and Tieros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange thows a leg kick but Tieros checks it
and Tieros makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lange really felt that one!
Savo Tieros is winning the standup battle so far.
Lange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lange fails with the takedown.
Savo Tieros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie Lange.
Lange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tieros lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Tieros. No joy for Lange on that attempt.
Tieros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tieros connects with a high kick.
Lange is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tieros instigates a clinch.
Lange is still on wobbly legs! Can Tieros finish him?
Tieros breaks from the clinch.
Tieros has closed the distance and engaged Lange in a clinch.
Lange takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tieros working the clinch nicely. Lange is working for position but Tieros cracks him with a big knee to the head! Lange crumples up against the cage and Tieros lands two more shots before the ref can save Lange! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Savo Tieros!
Post fight, an emotional Savo Tieros said 'Thank you to King Justus for giving me a job, I'm working towards a title shot!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caius Creatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creatine has chosen Sabaton - Metal Crue as his entrance music. Caius Creatine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Gordon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Creatine!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creatine throws a leg kick but Gordon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Creatine throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Creatine looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
Creatine looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Creatine circles away easily
and Creatine counters by moving into the clinch.
Creatine breaks from the clinch.
Gordon looking to score a takedown here. Creatine is defending well but Gordon drives through and ends up in Creatine's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Creatine wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Creatine is keeping the position.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Creatine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creatine manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Creatine's guard.
Creatine wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon 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.
Creatine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Creatine wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Creatine is retaining full guard.
Creatine 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.
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creatine is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Creatine tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gordon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Gordon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Souwer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Deane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souwer comes into the arena with Metallica-Fuel blaring out of the sound system. Andreas Souwer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zack Deane's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Souwer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Deane!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souwer lands a left and a right that send Deane crashing to the mat, dazed. Souwer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Deane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Souwer moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Deane! Souwer continues to tee off on Deane, landing with a left and a right! Souwer connects with a right hand that leaves Deane sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Souwer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andreas Souwer!
Andreas Souwer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks, I love you!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Radanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Hate Me Now. Drago Radanovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drago Radanovic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radanovic with a hook.
Radanovic with a jab.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radanovic cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Radanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Crunch! Radanovic slams his shin into Daniels's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels scores with a jab. Radanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daniels cracks Radanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radanovic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Radanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels lands with a right and another and another! Radanovic is in big trouble! Daniels lands again and this time it's lights out for Radanovic! A quality knockout there for Daniels.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
A less than humble Jack Daniels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takiyama Shigaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GSP SONG. Shigaru comes into a darkened arena with his song building. North Korean Army Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chuck Munoz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takiyama Shigaru!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shigaru keeps the fight on the outside.
Takiyama Shigaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shigaru manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Munoz on his heels. He'll look to pass Munoz's guard now, I'm sure.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Shigaru from controlling successfully.
Munoz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Shigaru from controlling successfully.
Shigaru throwing strikes but missing.
Shigaru throws a big elbow that misses.
Shigaru scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigaru throwing strikes but missing.
Shigaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munoz pulls Shigaru in close to prevent any damage.
Shigaru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munoz has Shigaru pulled in close to control his posture.
Munoz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munoz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigaru postures up in Munoz's guard and throws a big left but Munoz blocks it.
Shigaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munoz is keeping the position for now.
Shigaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shigaru throws a big elbow that misses.
Shigaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munoz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shigaru working some strikes from top position.
Shigaru wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Shigaru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shigaru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shigaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shigaru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shigaru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shigaru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shigaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shigaru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shigaru throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shigaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shigaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shigaru throws a big elbow that misses.
Shigaru postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shigaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaru.
Shigaru trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takiyama Shigaru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shigaru scores a takedown into full mount!
Shigaru lands a nice shot to the head.
Shigaru throwing strikes here but Munoz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Takiyama Shigaru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shigaru working the ground and pound effectively.
Shigaru looking to finish with strikes here!
Shigaru sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Munoz wants to control but Shigaru is having none of it.
Shigaru looking to ground and pound but Munoz is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Shigaru there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shigaru throws a sloppy strike and Munoz uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Munoz has ended up in Shigaru's guard.
Munoz stays in close to Shigaru's body and controls the position.
Shigaru is wriggling around but Munoz manages to pass to half guard.
Shigaru tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
Well, if Munoz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigaru pushes Munoz off looking to stand but Munoz dives back in and keeps control.
Shigaru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Munoz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Munoz.
Shigaru decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shigaru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shigaru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Munoz to regain full guard.
Shigaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shigaru throwing strikes but missing.
Shigaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munoz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shigaru wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shigaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shigaru throws a big right hand that misses.
Munoz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shigaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takiyama Shigaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shigaru manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Munoz on his heels. He'll look to pass Munoz's guard now, I'm sure.
Shigaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shigaru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shigaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shigaru throws a big right hand that misses.
Shigaru trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz pulls Shigaru in close to prevent any damage.
Munoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigaru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaru.
Shigaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shigaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shigaru throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Munoz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shigaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munoz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz pulls Shigaru in close to prevent any damage.
Shigaru lands a couple of digs.
Shigaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shigaru throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Munoz is controlling Shigaru's posture.
Shigaru throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shigaru throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Shigaru throws a big right hand that misses.
Shigaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shigaru lands a couple of digs.
Shigaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shigaru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shigaru wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Shigaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shigaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takiyama Shigaru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shigaru wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Shigaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shigaru throwing strikes but missing.
Shigaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Takiyama Shigaru wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shigaru throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Munoz was covering up waiting for the punch and Shigaru finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takiyama Shigaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shigaru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takiyama Shigaru!
In his post fight interview, Takiyama Shigaru gave a big smile as he said 'i wont fight jet astronix! hes my team mate i will just fight and beat up all the fighters on his way! i will only fight him if he is not the ofc bantamweight champion anymore. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damme comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive. Just has chosen Intriguing Possibilities- Trent Reznor as his entrance music. Van Damme is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Just!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damme misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Just. Damme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Just ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Just stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Just connects with a nice looking jab.
Damme moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Just counters with a nice body kick.
Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Just moves out of range easily.
Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Damme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Damme tries to clinch up.
Damme misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Just swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damme misses with the combination.
Damme throws a front kick aimed at Just's knee but Just avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Just. Those never looked like landing.
Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Just blocks a head kick by Damme.
Just misses with a two punch combination.
Just scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
Damme rushes Just and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Just is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Damme to keep the fight standing.
Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Just prevents a body shot from Damme.
Damme is trying to break free.
Just tries to score a body lock takedown but Damme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damme works on Just's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme misses with a punch to the body.
Damme throws a head punch that misses.
Damme stops a takedown attempt from Just.
Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
Damme tries a body shot but Just blocks it.
Damme lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damme tries a body shot but Just blocks it.
Nice body punch from Damme.
Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Just prevents a body shot from Damme.
A head punch on the inside from Damme fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Damme fails to land.
Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Just displaying some good clinch control by pressing Damme up against the cage.
Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Damme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Just blocks a head kick by Damme.
Damme misses with a low kick.
Damme moves into the clinch.
Just is trying to pull guard but Damme has him pressed against the cage.
Damme stalling in the clinch but Just improves position.
Damme swings wildly with an uppercut but Just uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Just lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Just passes Damme's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Damme trying to control but Just postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Just throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Just connects with a nice short shot to Damme's temple.
Just has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damme trying to hold on to Just's head to control him but Just postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Just stops Damme from getting back to his feet.
Just trying to pass the guard but Damme defending well.
Just is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Damme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damme kicks off Just and gets to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damme lands a jab to Just's midsection.
Just sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Just changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Damme tries to avoid it but Just manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Damme to the ground. Damme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Damme 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.
Just misses with a looping right.
Van Damme is winning the standup battle so far.
Damme throws a looping overhand right but Just ducks down to avoid it.
Just is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Damme.
Just fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Just digs a good hook to Damme's body.
Damme throws a head kick that Just semi-blocks.
Damme throws a right hand that Just ducks under and follows up with a left that Just also avoids with ease.
Damme throws a head kick that Just semi-blocks.
Damme wants to clinch.
Just throws out a loose jab but Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Damme. That's going to slow Just down.
Damme walks into a left hand.
A nice combination there by Damme.
A head kick misses from Damme.
Just throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Just does it's job there.
Damme wants to land a leg kick but Just is out of range.
Just scores with a body shot.
Just swings for the body but Damme moves out of range.
Just throws a right hand that Damme ducks under and follows up with a left that Damme also avoids with ease.
Damme looks to land a body kick but Just moved away.
Damme is looking to clinch but Just is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damme slips a straight right by Just.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just gets a double leg takedown into Damme's guard.
Damme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Just is controlling him.
Just throwing strikes from guard but Damme blocks nicely.
Just wants to pass the guard but Damme is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Just won't allow Damme to get back to his feet.
Damme looking to control.
Just not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Just throwing strikes from guard but Damme blocks nicely.
Just advances position into side control!
Just lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Just is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Just is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damme manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Just has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Damme is working away from the top position though.
Damme gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Damme throws a right and a left that Just avoids nicely.
Damme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Just.
Just on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Damme's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Damme.
Just ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damme moves away.
Damme throws a front kick aimed at Just's knee but Just avoids it well.
Just throws a hook but Damme blocks it.
Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Damme there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Just tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damme tries to bum rush Just with a series of wild strikes but Just uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Just tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Just will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Just checks the leg kick.
Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Just throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Just misses.
Just takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damme thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Just if he has to take too many more of those.
Damme avoids the head kick by Just.
Just keeps the fight on the outside.
Just misses with a two punch combination.
Just lands a jab to Damme's midsection.
Just showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damme.
Damme tries to bum rush Just with a series of wild strikes but Just uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Damme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damme goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Damme misses.
Good shot there by Damme.
Just with a hook.
No luck for Just with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Damme misses.
Damme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Just moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Just blocks a head kick by Damme.
Just fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damme feints a jab promting Just to slip. Damme then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Just slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Just misses with a body kick.
Damme tries to clinch there but Just circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme throws a head kick that half lands.
Damme tries to clinch there but Just circles away.
Just blocks a head kick by Damme.
Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Just looks to land a body kick but Damme moved away.
Just throws a right hand that Damme ducks under and follows up with a left that Damme also avoids with ease.
Just avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Just.
Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damme clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Just is working for takedown but Damme is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Damme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Damme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Just fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
Damme can't find room to land a body shot as Just controls the action.
Just blocks a body shot from Damme.
Damme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Just or not.
Just takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damme has a couple of punches blocked by Just.
Damme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Damme misses with a punch to the body.
Damme struggles to land a body shot inside as Just controls his hands.
Just manages to pull guard.
Damme gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Just showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damme.
Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Just manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Just manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damme wants to clinch.
Just tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damme tries to clinch up but Just circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Just - just one landing.
Damme throws a head kick but Just moves out of range.
Damme moves to clinch but Just breaks away
enabling Just to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damme tries to close the distance and clinch but Just swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damme loads up on a big right hand but Just slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Damme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Damme 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Damme!
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