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AD44: Fist Meets Face PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey comes to the cage accompanied by Killed By Death. Stevenson has chosen Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gunmetal Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevenson enables Grey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stevenson kicks Grey off and gets to his feet.
Grey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grey did well to prevent Stevenson getting side control.
Grey looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Stevenson is going to stand back up.
Stevenson prevents Grey from improving his position.
Grey is looking to control Stevenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grey avoid being mounted?
Grey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Grey to get to his feet.
Grey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stevenson is trying to defend but Grey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson has one foot on Grey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Grey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grey.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grey throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Grey throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunmetal Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Stevenson.
Grey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson tries to escape but Grey is in control.
Stevenson sneaks out the side door and pushes Grey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevenson pushes Grey off looking to stand but Grey dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is pressing down on Stevenson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevenson is holding on for now.
Grey stalling away here and it's allowed Stevenson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grey pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grey escapes and gets back to his feet.
Grey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Grey shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Grey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevenson's guard now, I'm sure.
Grey trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Grey prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey stops Stevenson from standing up.
Grey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevenson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stevenson looks gassed!
Grey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grey pinned against the cage. Grey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Grey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut lands for Grey. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
A punch combination from Grey misses.
Grey lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Grey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevenson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey stands up and waves to Stevenson to follow him.
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side.
Gunmetal Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Stevenson.
Grey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Grey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grey lands an overhand right.
Grey scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Grey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevenson's guard now, I'm sure.
Grey looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grey is looking to sinch up a triangle. Stevenson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grey's body to avoid the submission. Grey has instead reached around Stevenson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunmetal Grey!
Gunmetal Grey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Something I Can Never Have. Saurkraut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poland National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saurkraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saurkraut is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saurkraut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Saurkraut slips an elbow through the middle.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saurkraut defends it easily.
Saurkraut throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurkraut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Saurkraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Saurkraut wants to stand but Knox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saurkraut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.
Knox trying to control the position.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Saurkraut which made him look bad.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Saurkraut's shoulder, as Saurkraut tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saurkraut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mickey Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saurkraut.
Horrible takedown by Saurkraut or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox which made him look bad.
Knox tries to move into range but Saurkraut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saurkraut throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saurkraut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saurkraut misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but Saurkraut avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saurkraut slips a straight right by Knox.
Saurkraut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saurkraut throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Saurkraut thumps Knox with a low kick.
Saurkraut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Saurkraut lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox checks a low kick from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saurkraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saurkraut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saurkraut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saurkraut's back!
I really don't envy Saurkraut right now.
Knox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saurkraut rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saurkraut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox pushes down on Saurkraut's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is working for a kimura but Saurkraut is defending it quite comfortably.
Saurkraut has one foot on Knox's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Olaf Saurkraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saurkraut. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a series of punches but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Knox throws a series of punches but Saurkraut avoids them all with ease.
Saurkraut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurkraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut 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.
Saurkraut drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saurkraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saurkraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saurkraut landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saurkraut defends it easily.
Knox working for a triangle but Saurkraut defends it easily.
Knox looking to control.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saurkraut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox has Saurkraut pulled in close to control his posture.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saurkraut tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox is pulling down on Saurkraut's head to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saurkraut throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Saurkraut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knox.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Saurkraut down.
Saurkraut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.
Saurkraut is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Olaf Saurkraut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox looking for a guillotine here but Saurkraut defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saurkraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saurkraut distracts Knox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saurkraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox controls Saurkraut momentarily but Saurkraut frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olaf Saurkraut has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Saurkraut moves away and avoids it.
Knox scores with a three punch combo!
Knox shoots in for a double leg but Saurkraut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saurkraut tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox blocks a head kick by Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown. Saurkraut tries to sprawl out of it but Knox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saurkraut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saurkraut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saurkraut looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Saurkraut throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saurkraut is in Knox's guard.
Saurkraut postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurkraut is pushing down on Knox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knox is fighting to maintain full guard but Saurkraut has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saurkraut lands with a punch from half guard.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Saurkraut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saurkraut shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saurkraut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up with Saurkraut, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes Saurkraut against the cage but Saurkraut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saurkraut closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. Saurkraut pushes Knox against the cage but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up with Saurkraut, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes Saurkraut against the cage but Saurkraut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saurkraut fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mickey Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saurkraut gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox prevents Saurkraut from improving his position.
Knox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurkraut is looking to get back to full guard here but Knox has managed to pass to side control instead.
Saurkraut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
Knox wants to control but Saurkraut is keeping him busy.
Knox is looking for a kimura but Saurkraut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knox to get the leverage.
Saurkraut tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Saurkraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Saurkraut tries to improve his position but instead Knox has taken his back!
Saurkraut turns into Knox and is now in his guard.
Knox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saurkraut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saurkraut postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Saurkraut 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.
Mickey Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saurkraut digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Saurkraut stuffs the takedown.
Saurkraut shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saurkraut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saurkraut is trying to stand back up but Knox is controlling him
Knox wants to control but Saurkraut is keeping him busy.
Saurkraut manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saurkraut fails with the takedown
and Saurkraut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurkraut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knox is looking to control Saurkraut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Saurkraut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox looking for submissions off his back.
Saurkraut trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Saurkraut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Saurkraut eventually gives up the hold.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Saurkraut in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saurkraut scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olaf Saurkraut.
Well Saurkraut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Saurkraut!
Olaf Saurkraut made sure to mention his sponsor, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pittawat Rukphairee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fukala's choice of entrance music: Baby Bash featuring T-Pain. Jirka Fukala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pittawat Rukphairee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jirka Fukala!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rukphairee's head backwards.
Rukphairee tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rukphairee looks for the body kick but Fukala saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Rukphairee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rukphairee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukala.
Rukphairee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rukphairee wants it to stay on the feet.
Fukala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rukphairee gets a double leg takedown into Fukala's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fukala controls Rukphairee momentarily but Rukphairee frees himself.
Fukala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rukphairee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rukphairee looking to pass the guard.
Rukphairee is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukala has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rukphairee manages to get himself to full guard.
Rukphairee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fukala looking to pass the guard.
Rukphairee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fukala's guard.
Rukphairee throws a big right hand that misses.
Fukala controls Rukphairee momentarily but Rukphairee frees himself.
Fukala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fukala keeping full guard, as Rukphairee tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rukphairee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fukala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rukphairee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rukphairee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rukphairee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fukala wants to get back to full guard.
Fukala regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Rukphairee wants to pass the guard but Fukala is keeping the position.
Rukphairee is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fukala keeping moving, preventing Rukphairee from controlling successfully.
Fukala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rukphairee manages to get himself to full guard.
Rukphairee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fukala won't allow Rukphairee to sweep him here.
Fukala forces his way into half guard.
Rukphairee is looking to improve his position.
Fukala throwing shots but Rukphairee is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala wants to free his trapped foot but Rukphairee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rukphairee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukala's back!
Fukala just trying to survive but Rukphairee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fukala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fukala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rukphairee looking to finish with strikes here!
Fukala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rukphairee prevents Fukala from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rukphairee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Pittawat Rukphairee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rukphairee throws a right hand that misses
and Fukala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukala thuds his right hand into Rukphairee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rukphairee tries to avoid it but Fukala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rukphairee to the ground. Rukphairee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rukphairee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fukala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fukala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rukphairee. Rukphairee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rukphairee looks to land a body kick but Fukala moved away.
Fukala throws a leg kick but Rukphairee moved away.
Rukphairee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rukphairee ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Nice body punch from Fukala.
Rukphairee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fukala sprawls well initially but Rukphairee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rukphairee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fukala moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukala looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukala, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rukphairee postures up and lands a big shot to Fukala's brow.
Rukphairee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukala is keeping the position for now.
Fukala trying to keep a closed guard but Rukphairee is proving a slippery customer.
Rukphairee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fukala keeping moving, preventing Rukphairee from controlling successfully.
Rukphairee stopping the sweep attempt from Fukala.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fukala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jirka Fukala hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fukala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rukphairee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fukala misses with a right hand
letting Rukphairee counter with a right hand.
Fukala scores with a jab.
Rukphairee throws a leg kick but Fukala moved away.
Fukala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fukala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Fukala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rukphairee doesn't seem phased though.
Fukala throws a lazy right hand but Rukphairee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rukphairee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukala.
Rukphairee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fukala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rukphairee is in Fukala's guard.
Fukala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rukphairee manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala looking to pass the guard.
Rukphairee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fukala uses it to pass to side control.
Fukala advances nicely into full mount.
Rukphairee is looking to improve his position but Fukala isn't that keen on the idea.
Fukala throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fukala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rukphairee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rukphairee wants to control the action here but instead Fukala manages to pass to full mount!
Rukphairee tries to reverse the position but Fukala maintains control.
Fukala content just to control the position here.
Rukphairee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rukphairee wants to control from the top but Fukala keeps moving.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukala wants to sweep here but Rukphairee controlling him for the moment.
Rukphairee stands and throws Fukala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Pittawat Rukphairee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fukala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rukphairee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fukala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rukphairee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukala looking for subs off his back but Rukphairee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fukala is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala is trying to control but can't.
Rukphairee wants to control but Fukala is keeping him busy.
Rukphairee tries to pass to full mount but Fukala defends it.
Fukala trying to hold on to Rukphairee's head to control him but Rukphairee postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fukala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fukala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rukphairee wants to control from the top but Fukala keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rukphairee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fukala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rukphairee looking to sit in guard and control but Fukala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rukphairee is looking to sweep but instead, Fukala has passed into half guard.
Rukphairee is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rukphairee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rukphairee is trying to keep Fukala in close.
Fukala tries to free his leg and advance position but Rukphairee is retaining full guard.
Rukphairee working a defensive guard here.
Jirka Fukala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pittawat Rukphairee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rukphairee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pittawat Rukphairee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pittawat Rukphairee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rukphairee keeps Fukala at a distance using the push kick.
Fukala slips a jab and a cross from Rukphairee.
Rukphairee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fukala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rukphairee.
Rukphairee tries to move into range but Fukala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rukphairee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukala.
A punch lands to the side of Fukala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Rukphairee.
Fukala moves out of range of the body kick from Rukphairee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Rukphairee.
Rukphairee slips under a jab.
Fukala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukala throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rukphairee to counter with a crisp jab.
Rukphairee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fukala throws a hook to the side of Rukphairee's head but Rukphairee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Rukphairee.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pittawat Rukphairee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rukphairee, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pittawat Rukphairee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petkovic comes into the arena with BvC Crew - KOSOVO blaring out of the sound system. Vaughn has chosen Walking Tall as his entrance music. Chris Vaughn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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282 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Petkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
Petkovic slips a straight right by Vaughn.
Vaughn swings for the body but Petkovic moves out of range.
Petkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaughn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Roman Petkovic has been cut.
Petkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaughn tests Petkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petkovic checks a leg kick.
Vaughn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Petkovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petkovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chris Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petkovic moves away from the strike by Vaughn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaughn blocks a head kick by Petkovic.
Jab by Vaughn.
Petkovic walks straight into a right hand from Vaughn - that's dropped him! Vaughn jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Petkovic from any more punishment! Petkovic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Vaughn!
A very excited looking Chris Vaughn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vatanen's choice of entrance music: Hold Me Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stones Mahones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turo Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Mahones.
Mahones misses with a body shot.
Vatanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahones circles away.
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches up with Mahones, looking for a takedown. Vatanen pushes Mahones against the cage but Mahones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Mahones circles away easily
letting Mahones counter with a right hand.
It looks like Turo Vatanen has been cut.
Stones Mahones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turo Vatanen.
Mahones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vatanen. Vatanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Vatanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahones counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vatanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahones defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatanen has a takedown stuffed.
Mahones misses with a looping right.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vatanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mahones scores with the left hand. Vatanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahones scores with a jab to the head.
Mahones tries to close the distance and clinch but Vatanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt - Mahones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vatanen shoots in for a double leg but Mahones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen dives in and grabs Mahones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mahones pushes down on Vatanen's head and hops out.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahones defends it nicely.
Vatanen looks gassed!
Vatanen moves in looking to clinch but Mahones pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vatanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Mahones.
Vatanen tries to clinch up but Mahones circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turo Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatanen fails with the takedown.
Vatanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahones pinned against the cage. Mahones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Mahones as Vatanen shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahones avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahones lands with an overhand left.
Vatanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahones circles away.
Vatanen throws a series of punches but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones misses with a straight right.
Vatanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahones scores with a nice right hand.
Mahones rushes Vatanen and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Mahones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatanen's elbow.
Vatanen is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahones.
Mahones lands with a light punch inside.
Vatanen takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahones scores with a shot to the side of Vatanen's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mahones tries a body shot but Vatanen blocks it.
Vatanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahones lands a nice uppercut.
Mahones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mahones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vatanens head.
Mahones drops Vatanen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vatanen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vatanen is rocked!
Vatanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vatanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahones finish him?
Mahones steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Vatanen is out on his feet! Mahones sets himself and nearly takes Vatanen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stones Mahones!
After the fight, Stones Mahones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakke Pietila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahaber comes to the cage accompanied by Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre. Pietila comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hard Night Out by Professor Green kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ara Vahaber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
278 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
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276 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ara Vahaber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sakke Pietila!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pietila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakke Pietila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietila tries to bum rush Vahaber with a series of wild strikes but Vahaber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vahaber avoids the body shot from Pietila.
Vahaber takes one to the chin there.
Pietila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pietila's corner calls for a 1-2. Pietila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vahaber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietila.
Pietila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vahaber in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vahaber takes one on the button.
Vahaber moves into the clinch successfully.
Vahaber trying to stall but Pietila improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vahaber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vahaber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pietila pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pietila fails to land with a series of punches.
Vahaber scores with a shot to the body.
Vahaber throws a nice looking combination but Pietila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vahaber scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Sakke Pietila has been cut.
Pietila walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietila doesn't manage to clinch there - Vahaber circles away.
Vahaber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pietila moves into the clinch.
Pietila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vahaber can't get the takedown.
Vahaber looking to slow down the pace here.
Pietila tries to work over Vahaber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pietila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vahaber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietila working aggressively here.
Vahaber has clasped his hands together around Pietila's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vahaber stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pietila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vahaber ducks under a wild hook from Pietila.
Pietila looks to score with a jab to the body but Vahaber is just out of range.
Pietila pushes Vahaber up against the cage in a clinch.
Pietila missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pietila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vahaber throws a lazy right hand but Pietila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pietila tries to clinch but Vahaber moves out of range.
Vahaber throws a body kick that misses.
Pietila misses with a hook.
A combination from Pietila does no damage.
Vahaber has managed to clinch.
Pietila misses with a body punch.
Vahaber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vahaber wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ara Vahaber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vahaber wants to stall.
Vahaber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pietila swings wildly with an uppercut but Vahaber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vahaber can't get the takedown.
Pietila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pietila throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pietila keeps control of Vahaber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pietila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vahaber's head backwards.
Pietila takes a swing at Vahaber's ribcage but misses.
Pietila clinches.
Vahaber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vahaber controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pietila misses with a knee to the head.
Vahaber is trying to drag Pietila to the mat but Pietila just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vahaber is trying to break the clinch but Pietila is controlling him.
Pietila takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pietila.
Pietila prevents a body shot from Vahaber.
Pietila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vahaber wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietila taking a breather.
Pietila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pietila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vahaber stalling in the clinch but Pietila improves position.
Pietila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vahaber struggles to land a body shot inside as Pietila controls his hands.
Pietila tries to work over Vahaber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pietila has a couple of punches blocked by Vahaber.
Vahaber is pushing Pietila up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vahaber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pietila throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pietila tries to land knees in the clinch but Vahaber avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pietila is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pietila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vahaber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pietila looks gassed!
A hook to the body from Pietila.
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 Ara Vahaber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sakke Pietila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pietila misses with an uppercut
and Vahaber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vahaber throws a jab but it's blocked by Pietila.
Vahaber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pietila.
Vahaber closes the distance and pushes Pietila back into the cage.
Pietila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vahaber is pushing Pietila up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pietila lands a shoulder strike.
Vahaber lands a shoulder strike.
Pietila is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vahaber creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Pietila! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Vahaber.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ara Vahaber!
Ara Vahaber decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes to the cage accompanied by 99 Words for boobs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
285 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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32
255 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Boubeez circles away.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hughes instigates a clinch.
Boubeez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boubeez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Boubeez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boubeez scores with a body shot.
Boubeez cracks Hughes with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Boubeez lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ryan Hughes has been cut.
Ryan Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boubeez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Boubeez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boubeez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boubeez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boubeez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boubeez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Boubeez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boubeez digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Boubeez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boubeez swinging wildly here.
Boubeez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boubeez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliek Boubeez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boubeez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Boubeez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boubeez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boubeez misses with a looping left.
Hughes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boubeez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boubeez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Boubeez keeps it at a distance.
Hughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boubeez's brow.
Boubeez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boubeez landing knees to the body.
Boubeez pulls Hughes into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boubeez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boubeez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boubeez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Boubeez sits in half guard.
Hughes won't allow Boubeez to pass to mount.
Boubeez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
Boubeez wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Boubeez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hughes is trying to stand.
Boubeez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughes trying to hold on to Boubeez's head to control him but Boubeez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boubeez keeps the fight on the outside.
Boubeez throws a front kick that sends Hughes stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes looks to clinch
and Boubeez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boubeez. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes tries to clinch but Boubeez is having none of it.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boubeez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Boubeez circles away and keeps his distance.
Boubeez scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes looks gassed!
Boubeez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boubeez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hughes.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Boubeez is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Boubeez counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iliek Boubeez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hughes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
Boubeez throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Boubeez circles away.
Boubeez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boubeez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boubeez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Boubeez blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boubeez backwards.
A short right from Boubeez on the inside.
That has opened up Ryan Hughes's cut even more.
Boubeez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Boubeez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boubeez throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boubeez misses with a right hand
and Boubeez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boubeez misses with a looping right.
Boubeez looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Hughes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Boubeez circles away.
Boubeez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boubeez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Boubeez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Boubeez keeps it at a distance.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes tries to clinch
and Boubeez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boubeez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boubeez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Boubeez is just out of range.
Hughes tries to sprawl but Boubeez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hughes is looking to escape.
Boubeez is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Boubeez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boubeez stalling away here and it's allowed Hughes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boubeez advances to half guard.
Boubeez is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes tries to kick Boubeez off but Boubeez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has hold of Boubeez's hands but Boubeez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boubeez lands with a punch from half guard.
Hughes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boubeez is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Boubeez prevents Hughes from standing back up.
Boubeez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boubeez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boubeez prevents Hughes from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes pushes Boubeez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iliek Boubeez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Boubeez pushes him off.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iliek Boubeez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hughes's cut.
That's time! Boubeez'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!
Boubeez works the jab nicely.
The cut above Ryan Hughes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boubeez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boubeez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boubeez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Boubeez keeps it at a distance.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boubeez circles away quickly and effectively.
Boubeez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boubeez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boubeez keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Boubeez.
Boubeez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boubeez.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez drives through with a takedown into Hughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hughes wants to stand up but Boubeez is controlling him.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to stand up but Boubeez is controlling him.
Boubeez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boubeez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boubeez!
Hughes looking to control but Boubeez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hughes tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez working to try and regain half guard.
Boubeez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boubeez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boubeez postures up.
Boubeez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hughes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hughes wants to clinch
and Boubeez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boubeez throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan Hughes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boubeez looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Iliek Boubeez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes tries to clinch
and Boubeez counters with a nice leg kick.
Ryan Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boubeez scores with a nice strike.
Hughes darts in trying to clinch
and Boubeez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boubeez is taking a breather. Hughes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boubeez wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
Ryan Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hughes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boubeez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hughes is trying to stand back up but Boubeez is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iliek Boubeez.
Boubeez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Boubeez.
Boubeez throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Boubeez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iliek Boubeez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boubeez, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iliek Boubeez!
Iliek Boubeez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jones Zica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Dukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zica comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets by Metallica. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
162 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 9 - 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jones Zica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zdravko Dukic!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zica wants to clinch.
Dukic staying out of range there.
Dukic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zica ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Zica displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukic throws out the jab.
Dukic misses with a looping left.
Zica looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukic is just out of range.
Dukic misses with a body shot.
Zica lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dukic's sensitive parts.
Zica dips to his left and cracks Dukic with an uppercut!
Zica connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukic. Dukic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dukic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zica takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dukic misses with a hook.
Dukic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukic thows a body kick. Zica tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zica looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukic is just out of range.
Dukic is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Zica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukic wants to land a leg kick but Zica is out of range.
Zica moves out of range as Dukic strikes.
Zica on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Jones Zica has been cut.
Dukic connects with a right hand. Zica shakes it off.
Dukic throws a chopping leg kick but Zica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukic.
Zica misses the jab.
Zica throws a jab when Dukic was well out of range.
Zica lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dukic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zica throws out the jab.
Dukic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zica was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukic.
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!
Zica throws a nice looking combination but Dukic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zica slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic scores with a head kick.
Zica lands a two punch combo.
Dukic scores with a jab.
Dukic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukic misses with a low kick as Zica jumps back.
Zica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dukic, right into the meat.
Dukic misses with a body kick.
Dukic lands a two punch combo.
Dukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dukic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dukic misses with a straight right.
Zica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukic lands a nice shot that snaps Zica's head back.
Jones Zica's cut is getting worse.
Dukic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zica scores with a three punch combo!
Dukic misses with a hook.
Dukic throws a jab but it's blocked by Zica.
Zica misses with a straight right.
Dukic connects with a single shot there.
Dukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zica moves away.
Zica avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Zica catches Dukic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zica looks to land a left hand but Dukic moved out of range nicely.
Zica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukic scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dukic.
Zica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zica throws a lazy right hand but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zica.
Dukic misses with a wild body shot.
Zica ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Dukic looks to score with a jab to the body but Zica is just out of range.
Dukic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zica.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Zica does it's job there.
Zica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dukic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zica tries to clinch there but Dukic circles away.
Dukic is looking to slow Zica down with leg kicks.
Zica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zica throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Zica. Those never looked like landing.
Dukic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zica misses with a hook. Dukic ducked under it nicely.
Dukic is looking to slow Zica down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Dukic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Zica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dukic connects with an inside leg kick.
Zica walks into a left hand.
Zica scores with a one two! Dukic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dukic throws a leg kick but Zica sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zica lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukic throws a lazy right hand but Zica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukic misses with a hook.
Dukic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dukic throws a lazy right hand but Zica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zica dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dukic. That did some damage!
Dukic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zica. Zica obviously looking to wear him down.
Zica swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukic.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dukic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukic avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Zica.
Zica misses with an uppercut. Dukic saw that one coming.
Dukic throws a hook but Zica avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica throws a looping overhand right but Dukic ducks down to avoid it.
Zica jabs Dukic right on the nose. Dukic blinks but takes it well.
Zica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukic.
Zica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukic misses with a body kick.
Dukic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zica's sensitive parts.
Zica catches Dukic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zica moves away.
Dukic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zica takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zica blocks a jab.
Dukic misses with a looping right.
Zica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dukic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zica.
Dukic throws a leg kick which misses Zica's front leg but catches the back leg as Zica tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Dukic scores with a sloppy right hand. Zica should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Zica.
Zica is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Zica.
Dukic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dukic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dukic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zica's calf.
Zdravko Dukic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zica. Dukic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dukic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zica is out of range and Dukic settles back down.
Dukic throws a shot from downtown. Zica moves away and avoids it.
Zica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dukic misses with a wild combination.
Zica scores with the left hand. Dukic knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic scoring well with a low kick there.
Zica lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukic off the cage and back into range.
Zica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukic scores with a punch to the head.
Dukic wants to slow Zica down by chopping away at his legs.
Dukic misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zica.
Dukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zica moves away.
Dukic throws a hook but Zica avoids it easily.
Dukic pushes Zica away with a front kick.
Dukic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Zica misses.
Dukic misses with a low kick as Zica jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dukic.
Dukic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zica dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dukic. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dukic takes one on the button.
A combination from Dukic does no damage.
Dukic scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Zica misses.
Dukic looks to land a right hand but Zica moved out of range.
Zica just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukic is looking to chop away at Zica's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dukic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zica.
Zica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukic.
Zica avoids the body shot from Dukic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zica defending well as Dukic loads up on a big left hand.
Zica lands a head shot.
Dukic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dukic wants to slow Zica down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Dukic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jones Zica's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dukic lunges at Zica with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zica's hand.
Zica feints and then cracks Dukic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dukic down.
Dukic throws a hook but Zica blocks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zica might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Zica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zica moves away.
Dukic throws a solid leg kick but Zica takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dukic.
Zica gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zica throws a body punch but Dukic moves out of range.
Dukic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukic connects with the punch.
Dukic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dukic staying out of range there.
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zica sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zica looks to land a left hand but Dukic moved out of range nicely.
Dukic misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zica.
The fighters circling - Zica throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dukic is looking to land body kicks.
Zica misses the shot to the body.
Dukic throws a hook but Zica blocks it.
Dukic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dukic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dukic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Zica misses the target.
Dukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zica moves away.
Dukic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zica throws out the jab.
Dukic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukic.
Zica tries to clinch up.
Dukic drops his hands momentarily and Zica takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukic tries to work over Zica's front leg with a kick but Zica checks it.
Dukic takes a swing at Zica's ribcage but misses.
Zica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukic.
Dukic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zica throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zica checks a leg kick nicely.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zica.
Zica misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Dukic misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Zica misses its intended target.
Zica misses with a hook. Dukic ducked under it nicely.
Zica moves away from the strike by Dukic.
Zica takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dukic throws a leg kick but Zica moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dukic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zica.
Zica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukic.
Zica tries to clinch up but Dukic circles away and keeps his distance.
Zica tries a head kick but it misses.
Dukic throws a jab but it's blocked by Zica.
Jones Zica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zica was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukic.
Zica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukic.
Dukic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zica.
Zica moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zica blocks a leg kick.
Jab from Dukic.
Dukic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zica.
Dukic digs a good hook to Zica's body.
Zica throws a lazy uppercut
and Dukic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zdravko Dukic 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.
Zica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukic throws a low kick, looking for Zica's leg but Zica calmly moves out of range.
Dukic slips a jab from Zica.
Zica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zica swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zica momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zica misses with a shot to the body
and Dukic counters with a straight right hand.
Zica throws a low kick, looking for Dukic's leg but Dukic calmly moves out of range.
Dukic tries to land a front kick but Zica steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dukic misses with a kick to the body.
Zica tries to clinch but Dukic is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Dukic blocks the low kick.
Zica is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukic.
Zica lands a nice shot that snaps Dukic's head back.
Zica misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zdravko Dukic.
I've got Dukic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdravko Dukic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flavius Aetius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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166 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Flavius Aetius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Foster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aetius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Foster is trying to escape the mount.
Aetius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aetius looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aetius lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aetius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Foster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aetius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Foster?
Foster is trying to stand up.
Foster tries to reverse the position but Aetius maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aetius working for a submission but Foster is keeping him at bay.
Aetius unloading with bombs!
Aetius controlling the pace for now.
Aetius landing shots from mount.
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aetius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foster is looking to escape.
Aetius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Foster can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is in a horrible position here. Aetius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster tries to lock up and control but Aetius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aetius is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Foster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Foster is looking to get to half guard.
Aetius raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aetius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Foster tries to hold on but Aetius pushes him away.
Aetius wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
Foster tries to improve his position but instead Aetius has taken his back!
Aetius punches Foster on the ear.
I really don't envy Foster right now.
Foster turns into Aetius and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aetius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aetius 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.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster trying to control but Aetius is working from the bottom.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Aetius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Foster looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aetius tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
Aetius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aetius is one step ahead there.
Foster trying to control the position.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Foster.
Aetius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foster.
Aetius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aetius lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aetius wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aetius off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Aetius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aetius slips a jab from Foster.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster wants to clinch up but Aetius keeps it at a distance.
Aetius connects with a leg kick. Foster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aetius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aetius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Aetius.
Foster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Foster blocks a head kick by Aetius.
Foster misses with an uppercut. Aetius saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Aetius.
Aetius dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Aetius's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
Aetius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Foster throws a head kick but Aetius moves out of range.
Foster fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aetius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aetius is in Foster's guard.
Foster is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Aetius dives into side control.
Foster regains half guard.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster trying to control from the bottom.
Aetius trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
Aetius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aetius works his way into side control.
Foster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aetius is working for a submission of some sort.
Aetius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster is desperately trying to improve his position but Aetius has a good base and remains in mount.
Aetius avoids the attempt from Foster to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aetius lands a nice shot to the head.
Foster wants to control but Aetius is having none of it.
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Foster wants to control but Aetius is having none of it.
Aetius landing shots from mount.
Aetius avoids the attempt from Foster to control.
Aetius landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aetius quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Aetius but it's paid off an Foster is forced to tap! Nice work by Aetius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flavius Aetius!
Our winner, Flavius Aetius, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Mora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Black Snake Moan. Mora is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Nation Army. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Mora!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mora shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Mora.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Mora.
Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Mora manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mora closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mora lands in his opponent's guard.
Mora throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mora content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Mora is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mora throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Mora throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan 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.
Mora throwing strikes but missing.
Mora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morgan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mora is controlling him well.
Morgan taking a bit of punishment here - Mora scoring with strikes.
Mora in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mora scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Mora seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mora working the head with strikes.
Morgan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mora.
Mora postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mora working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Mora seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morgan prevents Mora from moving into mount.
Mora tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mora.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Mora keeps moving and retains side control.
Mora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mora cracks Morgan with a big right hand but Morgan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mora is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Mora looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mora scores with punches from side control.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Mora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ronnie Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mora tries to clinch up.
Mora shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Mora's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mora blocks the body kick.
Alejandro Mora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Mora closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mora has managed to clinch.
Morgan lands an elbow inside that Mora shrugs off.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mora.
Ronnie Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Mora.
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Mora stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mora sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mora lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
Mora takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Mora checks it.
Ronnie Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mora pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan just leaning against Mora, taking a breather.
Mora manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Mora moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Mora has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan feints and then cracks Mora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mora down.
Crunch! Morgan slams his shin into Mora's torso.
Mora looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Mora shoots in.
Mora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Mora takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mora blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Mora takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan throws a head kick but Mora moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
Mora looks to throw a body kick
and Morgan counters with a good, hard body kick but Mora shrugs it off.
Mora clinches with his opponent.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Mora.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mora as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Mora wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mora controls his hands.
Morgan tries to break free but Mora pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan looking to stall.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mora's elbow.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mora is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a head kick. That will keep Mora thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mora misses with a wild body shot.
Mora throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Good work by Morgan as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mora scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mora working the head and body with strikes.
Mora working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mora throwing strikes but Morgan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mora isn't going anywhere.
Morgan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mora closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morgan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mora throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Mora looking to pass the guard.
Mora throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan wants to stand but Mora is controlling the position.
Mora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mora trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Alejandro Mora has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Mora postures up.
Mora throws a strike but Morgan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mora on the ground.
Mora controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Mora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Mora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Mora trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
Mora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Mora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Mora!
A victorious Alejandro Mora thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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