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OFC 147: Astronix vs Silver PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce throws a good cross that connects.
Pierce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pierce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Pierce.
Pierce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Pierce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch but Brandao keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is trying to break free.
Pierce wants to break free but Brandao has control.
Brandao keeps control of Pierce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
Brandao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pierce lands a left hand.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch but Brandao keeps him there for the moment.
Pierce lands an uppercut.
Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierce stalling.
Pierce tries to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling the position.
Pierce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao goes for a takedown attempt but Pierce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
Brandao looks to clinch
and Pierce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pierce lands with a right to the head.
Brandao working hard to break the clinch.
Brandao jumps guard but Pierce stands there with Brandao around his waist. Brandao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brandao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierce avoids it.
Brandao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Pierce.
Pierce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brandao up against the cage.
Brandao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Pierce - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pierce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierce is trying to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling him.
Pierce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pierce's efforts to push away.
Pierce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pierce tries to circle away but Brandao has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce lands a body punch.
Pierce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierce lands a lovely overhand right.
Pierce connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brandao. Brandao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brandao is rocked!
Pierce closes the distance and pushes Brandao back into the cage.
Oh Brandao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pierce.
A short uppercut from Pierce.
Pierce is working Brandao over against the cage.
Brandao seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Pierce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brandao wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce working hard to break the clinch.
Pierce tries to break free but Brandao pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Pierce dominated that round.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pierce moves into range and clinches up with Brandao.
Pierce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pierce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pierce is working Brandao over against the cage.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch but Brandao keeps him there for the moment.
Brandao misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Pierce - that landed with a thud.
Brandao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce tries to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling the position.
Pierce is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.
Pierce is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandao has double underhooks.
Pierce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Adam Pierce seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pierce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pierce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pierce slowing the pace effectively.
Pierce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandao has had enough of the clinch but Pierce keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Pierce.
Pierce is trying to break the clinch but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce rushes Brandao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pierce scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pierce.
Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierce stalls.
Pierce is trying to break the clinch but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Pierce scores with a shot to the side of Brandao's head.
Pierce working hard to break the clinch.
Pierce lands with a right to the head.
Pierce tries to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce tries to circle away but Brandao has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce has Brandao pushed against the cage.
Pierce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brandao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierce.
Pierce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierce lands an uppercut.
Pierce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandao prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierce lands with a light punch inside.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch but Brandao keeps him there for the moment.
Pierce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pierce is defending well.
Brandao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pierce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Pierce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pierce moves into range and clinches up with Brandao.
Brandao working hard to break the clinch.
Pierce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brandao prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
Brandao missing with knees to the body.
Brandao being controlled against the cage.
Brandao gets control of Pierce's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brandao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierce prevents Brandao from getting back to his feet.
Brandao has a closed guard, preventing Pierce from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pierce prevents Brandao from getting back to his feet.
Pierce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brandao's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce controlling from the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Pierce wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pierce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pierce pushes Brandao up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
Pierce is trying to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brandao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pierce smiles and moves away.
Pierce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierce clinches with his opponent.
Pierce tries to circle away but Brandao has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce tries to circle away but Brandao has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pierce receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pierce's efforts to push away.
Pierce gets through Brandao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adam Pierce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pierce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pierce cracks Brandao with a nice body shot.
Brandao keeps control of Pierce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pierce manages to break the clinch.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pierce instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Pierce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierce has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Pierce!
After the big win, Adam Pierce made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to When Will They Shoot. Winner has chosen It's time for war as his entrance music. Huey Winner has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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255 lbs
21 - 12 - 2 |
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245 lbs
12 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Winner.
Winner wants to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
It looks like Huey Winner has been cut.
Huey Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to land a combination but Winner avoids it well.
Winner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Winner is now in Smith's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner looks gassed!
Smith won't allow Winner to get back to his feet.
Smith is standing up over Winner. Winner looks to escape but Smith dives into 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.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Winner throws a big shot that misses.
Winner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Winner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith misses with a combination
and Winner counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Winner sprawling to the canvas. Smith follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Winner hang on?
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!
Smith is working for a kimura but Winner is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Winner is rocked!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Winner is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Winner covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska comes into the arena with Sympathy for the Devil blaring out of the sound system. Guigui Borgne 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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgne moves in looking to clinch but Ruoska pushes him off.
Borgne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borgne rushes Ruoska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Borgne gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Borgne content to control rather than advance.
Borgne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgne is trying to control. Ruoska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruoska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borgne with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska is squirming around, avoiding Borgne's attempts to control the action.
Borgne controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgne looking to control but Ruoska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgne working for a guillotine from mount but Ruoska is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Borgne misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Ruoska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruoska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgne.
Ruoska takes a kick to the side of the head.
Borgne shoots in but Ruoska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruoska. Borgne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgne wants to clinch
and Ruoska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruoska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruoska avoids the head kick by Borgne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruoska tries to avoid it but Borgne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruoska to the ground. Ruoska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mauri Ruoska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Borgne looks gassed!
Ruoska lunges at Borgne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borgne's hand.
It looks like Guigui Borgne has been cut.
Borgne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruoska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borgne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruoska defends it nicely.
Borgne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruoska.
Borgne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruoska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruoska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borgne's head.
Borgne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruoska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guigui Borgne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruoska.
Borgne takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borgne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borgne is rocked!
Borgne scores with a takedown into Ruoska's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to control from the top but Ruoska keeps moving.
Ruoska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgne's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruoska is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruoska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borgne has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ruoska has passed into side control.
Ruoska scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Ruoska.
The ground and pound from Ruoska seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Borgne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruoska off and has taken his back!
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 Mauri Ruoska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guigui Borgne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruoska throws a hook but Borgne avoids it easily.
Mauri Ruoska is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgne wants to clinch up but Ruoska keeps it at a distance.
Borgne tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruoska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borgne moves in looking to clinch but Ruoska pushes him off.
Borgne tries to clinch there but Ruoska circles away.
Ruoska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgne clinches up against the cage.
Ruoska lands a takedown into guard.
Borgne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruoska controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Borgne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne trying to mount his opponent but Ruoska defends it.
Guigui Borgne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruoska tries to get to full guard but Borgne has control of the leg.
Borgne throwing shots but Ruoska is blocking nicely.
Ruoska is refusing to be controlled, as Borgne sits in half guard.
Borgne is trying to work for a kimura but Ruoska is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruoska takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruoska is on top in guard.
Ruoska working some strikes from top position.
Ruoska chips away with some ground and pound.
Borgne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruoska wants to pass the guard but Borgne is keeping the position.
Ruoska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne struggling a bit here.
Borgne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgne struggling a bit here.
Ruoska is working Borgne over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ruoska cracks Borgne with a big right hand but Borgne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borgne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borgne is looking for a sweep.
Borgne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska prevents Borgne from escaping the position.
Borgne parries the strikes from Ruoska easily there. Ruoska is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Borgne to escape.
Borgne is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ruoska.
Ruoska has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Borgne!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruoska scoring with strikes but Borgne is staying in there.
Ruoska lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Borgne hang on?
Ruoska has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Borgne's face.
Borgne is breathing heavily.
Ruoska with shots to the head and body - Borgne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Borgne is still in real trouble! Can Ruoska finish him?
Ruoska working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruoska avoids the attempt from Borgne to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Ruoska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guigui Borgne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Borgne misses with a double jab
and Ruoska counters with a big uppercut that knocks Borgne off his feet! Ruoska dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgne wants to control but Ruoska postures up.
Borgne seems to have recovered his senses.
Borgne tries to bench press Ruoska off him but Ruoska keeps the position.
Borgne is trying to control Ruoska's posture but Ruoska avoids it.
Borgne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruoska wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgne is trying to control Ruoska's posture but Ruoska avoids it.
Ruoska cracks Borgne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borgne avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ruoska.
The strikes coming from Ruoska are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Borgne struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska grinds an elbow into Borgne's temple.
Ruoska in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Borgne looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ruoska turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauri Ruoska!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Fraracci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Chegod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jordan Fraracci has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jordan Fraracci seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Fraracci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Chegod!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraracci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chegod looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fraracci is defending well. Chegod quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fraracci has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chegod celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Chegod!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Staller (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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28
217 lbs
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27
217 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shui Bai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Staller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Staller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shui Bai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Staller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shui Bai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shui Bai's back!
Shui Bai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Staller's guard. Nice work there by Shui Bai.
Staller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shui Bai defends well.
Staller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staller looking for a sweep. Not yet Staller, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Staller is looking for a triangle but Shui Bai pushes his legs off easily.
Shui Bai advances to half guard.
Shui Bai is keen to just control but Staller is a slippery customer.
Staller actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shui Bai 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Staller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shui Bai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Staller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shui Bai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Staller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui Bai pushing down on Staller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shui Bai pulls his head out easily.
Shui Bai is trying to work for a kimura but Staller is defending well.
Staller has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shui Bai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shui Bai!
Staller is not content to let Shui Bai control the position.
Staller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shui Bai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Staller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui Bai is just content to waste time from the top position. Staller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Staller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui Bai defends it easily.
Staller has his foot on Shui Bai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui Bai works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.
Staller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shui Bai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shui Bai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Staller has his foot on Shui Bai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui Bai works his way back into a safe position though.
Staller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Staller looks gassed!
Staller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shui Bai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shui Bai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.
Shui Bai is pushing down on Staller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Staller is fighting to maintain full guard but Shui Bai has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shui Bai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Staller working to try and regain half guard.
Shui Bai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shui Bai trying to control but Staller is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shui Bai wants to finish this one by submission but Staller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shui Bai.
Staller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Staller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shui Bai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shui Bai shoots in for a double leg but Staller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shui Bai shoots for a double leg takedown but Staller sprawls well. He's pushed Shui Bai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen Shui Bai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui Bai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shui Bai takes the fight into the clinch.
Staller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shui Bai is defending well.
Shui Bai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Staller blocks it with crossed arms.
Shui Bai gets underhooks to prevent Staller's takedown attempt.
Shui Bai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Shui Bai has clasped his hands together around Staller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shui Bai trying to control the position but Staller is working away.
Staller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller being controlled for a moment.
Chen Shui Bai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shui Bai trying to control the position but Staller is working away.
Shui Bai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Staller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Chen Shui Bai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
An inside leg kick from Shui Bai misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai misses with a series of wild punches.
Staller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shui Bai. That one must have hurt.
Shui Bai is looking to chop away at Staller's legs.
Shui Bai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Shui Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shui Bai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shui Bai connects with a knee to the head.
Shui Bai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shui Bai looking to slow down the pace here.
Shui Bai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shui Bai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shui Bai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Staller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Staller postures up and lands a big shot to Shui Bai's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui Bai is keeping the position for now.
Shui Bai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Staller manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staller keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.
Staller working for a triangle but Shui Bai defends it easily.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.
Shui Bai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shui Bai is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staller keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shui Bai lands a head kick. Staller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Staller stuffs the takedown attempt from Shui Bai. Shui Bai gets slowly back to his feet.
Shui Bai shoots in looking for a takedown. Staller tries to sprawl out of it but Shui Bai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Staller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Staller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shui Bai wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shui Bai gets back to full guard.
Shui Bai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staller has gone for a leg lock! Shui Bai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Staller's guard.
Staller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui Bai defends it easily.
Staller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shui Bai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Staller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shui Bai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Shui Bai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shui Bai prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller is trying to get back to half guard.
Shui Bai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Staller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staller is refusing to be controlled, as Shui Bai sits in half guard.
Shui Bai prevents Staller from improving his position.
Staller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shui Bai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shui Bai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai moves into full mount! Staller won't be happy about that!
Staller is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui Bai has a good base and remains in mount.
Shui Bai working for a guillotine from mount but Staller is in no mood to give up.
Staller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Staller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Staller shrugs it off.
Shui Bai working for a submission but Staller is keeping him at bay.
Shui Bai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Staller working to try and regain half guard.
Staller is squirming around, avoiding Shui Bai's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shui Bai has control of Staller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Staller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Staller regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Shui Bai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shui Bai 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chen Shui Bai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baba Diuob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baba Diuob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diuob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diuob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diuob is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roman content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman avoids the attempt from Diuob to control.
Roman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roman landing shots from mount.
Roman controlling the position easily from mount.
Diuob tries to hold on but Roman postures up.
Roman controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roman controlling his opponent.
Diuob can't escape the position.
Roman avoids the attempt from Diuob to control.
The referee warns Diuob that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that Diuob really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diuob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diuob is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diuob is desperately trying to improve his position but Roman has a good base and remains in mount.
Roman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diuob hang on?
Roman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diuob is surviving well by controlling Roman's body position as best he can.
Diuob is trying desperately to improve position.
Diuob is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Roman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diuob in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diuob is rocked!
Roman lands a big elbow - Diuob is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Diuob is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Greco Roman!
A victorious Greco Roman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti comes to the cage accompanied by Listen to your heart - 2pac remix. Pinkman has chosen Regeneration Remix as his entrance music. Jesse Pinkman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gatti.
Gatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gatti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinkman wants it to stay on the feet.
Gatti shoots in for a takedown but Pinkman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gatti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatti misses with a takedown
and Pinkman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinkman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pinkman duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Pinkman.
Pinkman stuffs the takedown attempt from Gatti. Gatti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gatti avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Gatti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gatti on the side of the head.
Pinkman misses with a two punch combination.
Pinkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatti circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pinkman.
Pinkman stuffs the takedown attempt from Gatti. Gatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Gatti avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Gatti dodges the punch combination from Pinkman.
Gatti dives in and grabs Pinkman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinkman pushes down on Gatti's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinkman shoots in for a double leg but Gatti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pinkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gatti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinkman cracks Gatti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatti was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinkman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinkman lands a right hook to the body.
Gatti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gatti stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinkman lands with a nice combination. Gatti backs away looking to recover.
Gatti has his takedown stuffed
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinkman thuds a left hand into Gatti's body.
Pinkman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinkman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pinkman lands a two punch combo.
Pinkman throws a series of strikes that have Gatti backpedaling.
Gatti is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gatti tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Pinkman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gatti buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gatti!! Gatti is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Pinkman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Pinkman!
Our winner, Jesse Pinkman, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ryan McCarthy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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176 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy cracks Ronbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Ronbo's head but Ronbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronbo slips under a jab.
Ronbo doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Some wild striking there from Ronbo.
Ronbo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCarthy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronbo scrambles back to his feet.
McCarthy takes a swing at Ronbo's ribcage but misses.
Ronbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronbo misses with a head kick.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronbo wants to slow McCarthy down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Ronbo's head but Ronbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
McCarthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ronbo scores with a head kick.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from Ronbo.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Ronbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronbo misses with a double jab
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Ronbo with an uppercut!
Ronbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
Ronbo looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Ronbo clinches with his opponent.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronbo has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
Ronbo tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
Ronbo blocks a body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronbo backwards.
Ronbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Ronbo throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
Ronbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ronbo lands a jab-cross combination.
Ronbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
Ronbo throws a push kick but McCarthy slaps the foot to one side.
Ronbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Ronbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo throws a combination that misses
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
Ronbo throws a lazy body kick
and McCarthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy takes a swing at Ronbo's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronbo moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Ronbo saw that one coming.
Ronbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ronbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronbo walks into a left hand.
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Ronbo moved out of range nicely.
Ronbo darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
Ronbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Ronbo blocks it.
Ronbo tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy effectively controlling the action here.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronbo manages to break the clinch.
Ronbo throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
McCarthy stuns Ronbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronbo throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronbo misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ronbo.
Ronbo walks into a jab.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronbo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ronbo defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy throws a hook but Ronbo avoids it easily.
Ronbo wants to clinch.
Ronbo throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronbo is just out of range.
Ronbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo scores with a three punch combo!
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Ronbo.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Ronbo's ribs.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Ronbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Ronbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ronbo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ronbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Ronbo ducked under it nicely.
Ronbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ronbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronbo misses with the combination.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronbo wants to clinch.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Ronbo misses with a head kick.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. Ronbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCarthy swings for the body but Ronbo moves out of range.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Ronbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronbo manages to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Ronbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronbo also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo moves into range and clinches up with McCarthy.
Ronbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ronbo breaks the clinch.
Ronbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ronbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronbo breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Ronbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Ronbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ronbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ronbo throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronnie Ronbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy takes a swing at Ronbo's ribcage but misses.
Ronbo drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
Ronbo throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy blocks an elbow strike.
Ronbo misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronbo tries to stall but McCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ronbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
McCarthy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body.
McCarthy has Ronbo pressed against the cage, preventing Ronbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronbo is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronbo.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for McCarthy.
Ronbo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCarthy is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronbo gets an underhook and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Ronbo is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
Ronbo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronbo is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
Ronnie Ronbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Ronbo.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McCarthy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Astronix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astronix comes to the cage accompanied by POW 2011. Silver has chosen Snow (Hey Oh) as his entrance music. Jean Silver has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
133 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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134 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Astronix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Silver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astronix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astronix has his takedown stuffed
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.
Jet Astronix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astronix tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
and Silver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Astronix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astronix with a poor takedown
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silver, as that shot connected.
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
Astronix with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Astronix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
Astronix swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronix misses with a takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a left and a right that stings Astronix.
Astronix is rocked!
Jean Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astronix is breathing heavily.
Silver connects with a jab.
Oh Astronix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silver lands with a nice body punch.
Silver lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Silver.
Astronix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silver to score with a decent uppercut.
Silver drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Astronix right on the button. Astronix goes down! Silver follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Silver gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Silver!
Jean Silver is the new bantamweight champion!
Jean Silver took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Now you guys know what an ass kicking looks like!!!'.
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