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OFC 151: Royalty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rassberry Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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204 lbs
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212 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rassberry Juice!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Juice.
Juice misses with a body shot
and Staller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Staller is in close to Juice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Staller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staller is aware though and is defending well.
Staller 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.
Juice 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.
Staller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staller lands a couple of digs.
Staller postures up and lands a big shot to Juice's brow.
Juice working for a triangle but Staller defends it easily.
Juice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Staller passes into half guard.
Juice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Staller is working away from the top position though.
Staller winds up and cracks Juice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller uses his free foot to push down on Juice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Juice.
Staller lands with some strikes.
Staller with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Staller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staller breaks from Juice's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Staller looking for a guillotine from mount but Juice is having none of it.
Staller has control of Juice's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Juice regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Juice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juice tries to hold on but Staller pushes him away.
Staller scoring with strikes but Juice is staying in there.
Juice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice is in a horrible position here. Staller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Staller lands a big elbow.
Staller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Juice?
Staller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Juice can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Staller raining down hammerfists from mount.
Juice is rocked!
Staller is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Staller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Staller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Borgne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Borgne from controlling successfully.
Borgne wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borgne wants to stand but Rambo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borgne gets to his feet - Rambo follows without any prompting.
Borgne fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borgne.
Borgne closes the distance and pushes Rambo back into the cage.
Borgne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Rambo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borgne leaning against his opponent.
Borgne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rambo walks away with a smile on his face. Borgne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borgne tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borgne moves in looking to clinch but Rambo pushes him off.
Borgne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rambo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Rambo blocks the low kick.
Rambo works over Borgne's head and body with a nice combination.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Rambo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Borgne on his heels. He'll look to pass Borgne's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgne has his feet on Rambo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Borgne shoots in and gets a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Borgne wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgne is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Borgne stands and steps away. Rambo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borgne.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Borgne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rambo counters with a one-two to the body.
Borgne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rambo swivels and escapes.
Rambo takes a swing at Borgne's ribcage but misses.
Borgne fails with the takedown
and Rambo counters with a shoot takedown. Borgne fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rambo has gone for a leg lock! Borgne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rambo's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borgne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rambo's guard.
Rambo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Borgne!
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 John Rambo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Borgne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guigui Borgne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Borgne avoids them all with ease.
Borgne closes the distance and clinches.
Rambo wants to get back to striking at distance but Borgne won't allow it.
Rambo jumps guard but Borgne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borgne stalling the fight.
Borgne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Borgne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borgne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Borgne trying to land knees to the body.
Borgne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.
Borgne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Borgne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him.
Borgne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rambo stands and throws Borgne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rambo tries to advance to mount but Borgne denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the action but Borgne is working from the bottom.
Rambo grinds an elbow into Borgne's temple.
John Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but Rambo drags him back down.
Rambo working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! Rambo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Borgne is trying to stand.
Rambo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Borgne?
Rambo breaks from Borgne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo lands a big shot there that rocks Borgne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borgne is rocked!
Rambo looking to finish Borgne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Borgne!
Borgne is still in real trouble! Can Rambo finish him?
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rambo 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.
Borgne is breathing heavily.
Borgne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rambo! Borgne is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Rambo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Fraracci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jordan Fraracci has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jordan Fraracci seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Fraracci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce scores with a jab to the head.
Pierce takes the fight into the clinch.
Pierce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierce works on Fraracci's body with a couple of short punches.
Fraracci takes a shot to the head.
Pierce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierce dodges an elbow strike from Fraracci.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pierce receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fraracci is trying to break the clinch but Pierce has him pressed against the cage.
Pierce pushes Fraracci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fraracci is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraracci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pierce smiles and moves away.
Oh Fraracci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adam Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraracci shoots in and drives through. Pierce sprawls well.
Fraracci seems to have got his legs back now.
Fraracci is breathing heavily.
Pierce dips to his left and cracks Fraracci with an uppercut!
Pierce connects with a body shot that sends Fraracci's belly button to the back.
No luck for Fraracci with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Fraracci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fraracci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fraracci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pierce is pawing at Fraracci, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Fraracci's nose. Fraracci is badly hurt! Pierce pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Fraracci tries desperately to hold on but Pierce is relentless in his assault! As Fraracci receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Pierce away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Pierce!
Adam Pierce took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Leno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Leno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a double jab.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Steven Leno has been cut.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black feints a jab promting Leno to slip. Black then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black punishes Leno's body with a nice straight punch.
Black tries to bum rush Leno with a series of wild strikes but Leno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leno closes the distance and clinches.
Black tries to break the clinch but Leno is controlling the position.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Black's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leno keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leno has him pressed against the cage.
Leno jumps into guard, dragging Black to the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leno has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Leno is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Black has his hands clasped together but Leno extends an breaks Black's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leno.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Leno!
After winning the bout, Steven Leno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sig Hemmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sig Hemmer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shui Bai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hemmer.
Hemmer tries to bum rush Shui Bai with a series of wild strikes but Shui Bai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shui Bai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hemmer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hemmer checks a leg kick nicely.
Hemmer moves in looking to clinch but Shui Bai pushes him off.
Hemmer throws a good cross that connects.
Hemmer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shui Bai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shui Bai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hemmer as he jumps to the side.
Hemmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Shui Bai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sig Hemmer has been cut.
Hemmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Shui Bai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Hemmer. Those never looked like landing.
Shui Bai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hemmer wants to clinch.
Shui Bai throws a leg kick that misses.
Shui Bai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chen Shui Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shui Bai closes the distance and clinches.
Shui Bai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui Bai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shui Bai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hemmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shui Bai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hemmer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shui Bai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
Hemmer avoiding damage as Shui Bai throws knees to the body.
Shui Bai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shui Bai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hemmer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hemmer manages to break the clinch.
Shui Bai rushes Hemmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hemmer is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Shui Bai.
Shui Bai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemmer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hemmer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shui Bai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shui Bai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemmer avoids it.
Shui Bai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemmer's efforts to push away.
Hemmer tries to break the clinch but Shui Bai is controlling the position.
Hemmer letting Shui Bai take a breather here.
Hemmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hemmer stalling in the clinch but Shui Bai improves position.
Hemmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shui Bai stalling against the cage.
Hemmer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shui Bai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Hemmer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shui Bai jumps guard.
Shui Bai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hemmer stands up and waves to Shui Bai to follow him.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shui Bai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hemmer. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sig Hemmer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hemmer misses with a looping left.
Shui Bai has Hemmer up against the cage in a clinch.
Shui Bai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shui Bai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Hemmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shui Bai keeps control of Hemmer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shui Bai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shui Bai looking to throw knees to the head but Hemmer is blocking nicely.
Hemmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hemmer avoiding damage as Shui Bai throws knees to the body.
Hemmer is pressed up against the cage. Shui Bai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hemmer down to the mat. Hemmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shui Bai.
Shui Bai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hemmer counters with a crisp one two that drops Shui Bai! Hemmer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shui Bai to his feet! Shui Bai is in big trouble!
Shui Bai is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmer goes for a small jab and connects. Now Hemmer goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Shui Bai stumbles back but Hemmer runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Shui Bai to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Shui Bai will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sig Hemmer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lamb of God- Walk With Me In Hell . Sheehan Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Your Fuckin' Head Split. Justus Sheehan Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheehan Jr but Sheehan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adrian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker rushes Sheehan Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sheehan Jr is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Baker pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sheehan Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baker's guard.
Sheehan Jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr stands up and waves to Baker to follow him.
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker tries to pull guard but Sheehan Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Baker fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sheehan Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baker is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker tries for a takedown but Sheehan Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheehan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheehan Jr throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Sheehan Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan Jr connects with a high kick.
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sheehan Jr misses with a wild combination.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheehan Jr but Sheehan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Sheehan Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Baker stumbling backwards into the cage! Baker bounces back off the cage towards Sheehan Jr, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Sheehan Jr lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Sheehan Jr celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justus Sheehan Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justus Sheehan Jr thanked [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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187 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Egorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson shoots for a takedown but Egorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Egorov throws a head kick but Earlandson moves out of range.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earlandson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egorov.
Earlandson tries to clinch but Egorov moves away
and Egorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Egorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Earlandson on the side of the head.
Earlandson works over Egorov's head and body with a nice combination.
Egorov dives in and scores a takedown into Earlandson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Earlandson controls Egorov momentarily but Egorov frees himself.
Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Egorov is pushing down on Earlandson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Earlandson is fighting to maintain full guard but Egorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Egorov controlling the action here.
Earlandson is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Egorov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Earlandson is just riding it out for now. Egorov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earlandson gets full guard.
Egorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Egorov forces his way into half guard.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Egorov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Earlandson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Egorov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Earlandson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, if Egorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Egorov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Egorov trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Earlandson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egorov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egorov is trying to control the action in half guard but Earlandson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Egorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earlandson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egorov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Earlandson is just riding it out for now. Egorov eventually gives up the hold.
Egorov is keen to just control but Earlandson is a slippery customer.
Egorov winds up and cracks Earlandson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Earlandson is refusing to be controlled, as Egorov sits in half guard.
Egorov lands strikes from half guard.
Earlandson wants to control but Egorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Egorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Earlandson is defending against the submission attempts here by Egorov.
Earlandson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egorov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Earlandson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Egorov seems to be working for a kimura but Earlandson defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egorov is looking for a kimura here.
Earlandson tries to roll over but Egorov keeps him under control.
Egorov is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Egorov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Egorov dominated that round.
That's time! Egorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Earlandson takes one to the chin there.
Earlandson keeps Egorov at a distance using the push kick.
Egorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Earlandson drives through and clinches with Egorov against the cage.
Egorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Earlandson throws a head punch that misses.
Earlandson is trying to stall.
Egorov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Earlandson is trying to keep an underhook but Egorov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Egorov is thwarting Earlandson's attempts to control the position.
Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Earlandson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Earlandson working a defensive guard here.
Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Earlandson being controlled here, momentarily.
Earlandson is trying to keep Egorov in close.
Egorov trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Egorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Egorov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Egorov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Earlandson looking for subs off his back but Egorov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Earlandson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is trying to get back to full guard.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Earlandson is breathing heavily.
Egorov lands strikes from half guard.
Egorov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Egorov passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egorov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Egorov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Earlandson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Egorov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Egorov wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Egorov.
Earlandson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anton Egorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egorov working the ground and pound effectively.
Egorov with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Egorov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Earlandson?
Egorov unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egorov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Earlandson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Egorov around the waist but Egorov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Egorov is the winner by TKO! Egorov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Egorov!
Anton Egorov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Ronbo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
175 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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31
176 lbs
11 - 17 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarkko Ber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronbo feints a jab promting Ber to slip. Ronbo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ber slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ronbo throws a series of punches but Ber avoids them all with ease.
Ber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ronbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ber's calf.
Ronbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronbo leaves Ber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ronbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Ber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronbo scores with a shot to the body.
Ronbo lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronbo thuds his shin into the meat of Ber's side.
Ber is breathing heavily.
Ronbo misses with a hook. Ber ducked under it nicely.
Ber dodges the punch combination from Ronbo.
Ber dodges the punch combination from Ronbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo stalks Ber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ber's face. Ber staggers backwards, shaken.
Ronbo throws a series of punches but Ber moves out of range.
Ronbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ber looks for a takedown but Ronbo sprawls well.
No luck for Ber with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ronbo.
Ronbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ber looks for a takedown but Ronbo sprawls well.
Ronbo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronbo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ronbo throws a body punch but Ber moves out of range.
Ber gets a double leg takedown into Ronbo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronbo pulls Ber in close to prevent any damage.
Ber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronbo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ronbo wants to get back to his feet but Ber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ber throws a strike but Ronbo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ronbo 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.
Ronbo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ronbo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ber keeping moving, preventing Ronbo from controlling successfully.
Ber 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ber keeping full guard, as Ronbo tries to pass.
Ber looking for subs off his back but Ronbo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ronbo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ber to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ber 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.
Ronbo trying to control but Ber is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Ronbo dominated that round.
That's time! Ber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ronbo swivels and escapes.
Ronbo scores with a leg kick.
Ber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ber shoots in for a takedown but Ronbo shows good takedown defense.
Ber shoots for a double leg takedown but Ronbo sprawls well. He's pushed Ber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Ber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Ronbo as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Jarkko Ber has been cut.
Ber takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ber shoots in for a double leg but Ronbo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ronbo clinches with his opponent.
Ronbo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ronbo breaks the clinch.
Ronbo drops Ber with a beautiful combination! Ber stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ronbo is looking for the KO!
Ber is rocked!
Ronbo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Ber collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ronnie Ronbo!
A very excited looking Ronnie Ronbo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Astronix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorhead's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I`m Too Sexy . Astronix has chosen POW 2011 as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Moorhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Astronix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moorhead misses with a takedown attempt
and Astronix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Astronix is trying to break the clinch but Moorhead is controlling him.
Astronix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astronix tries to close the distance and clinch but Moorhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moorhead shoots in looking for a takedown. Astronix tries to sprawl out of it but Moorhead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Astronix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moorhead shoots in for a takedown but Astronix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craven Moorhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moorhead gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Astronix looking for submissions off his back.
Moorhead is working for a submission of some sort.
Astronix wants to improve his position but Moorhead is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorhead seems to be working for a kimura but Astronix defends the submission attempt.
Moorhead is keen to just control but Astronix is a slippery customer.
Astronix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moorhead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Astronix defends it well.
Moorhead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronix is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorhead.
Moorhead passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Astronix!
Moorhead controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorhead working for a guillotine from mount but Astronix is in no mood to give up.
Moorhead looking for a guillotine from mount but Astronix is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moorhead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Astronix is looking to improve his position but Moorhead isn't that keen on the idea.
Moorhead can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Astronix is looking to escape.
Astronix is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Moorhead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moorhead is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Astronix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronix wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Astronix is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Moorhead gets his way!
Astronix is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Moorhead off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorhead looking for the choke but no joy.
Astronix manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moorhead's guard. Nice work there by Astronix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moorhead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Moorhead dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moorhead slips a jab and a cross from Astronix.
Astronix throws a hook but Moorhead avoids it easily.
Astronix wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astronix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astronix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astronix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moorhead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Astronix's guard.
Moorhead wants to control from the top but Astronix keeps moving.
Craven Moorhead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moorhead slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moorhead has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Astronix is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Moorhead yanks on the arm and Astronix is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Moorhead.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craven Moorhead!
Craven Moorhead 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 Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan's entrance music is 25/17 . A fine choice. Congo has chosen Ghostface - After the Smoke is Clear as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo throws a series of punches but Melkonyan avoids them all with ease.
Congo misses with a straight right.
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo throws a leg kick which misses Melkonyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Melkonyan tries to avoid it.
Congo missing with a left hand there. Melkonyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melkonyan misses with a low kick.
Congo is looking to slow Melkonyan down with leg kicks.
Congo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo misses with a looping left.
Congo moves away from the strike by Melkonyan.
Melkonyan slips a straight right by Congo.
Congo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo misses with a low kick.
Congo moves forwards but Melkonyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Congo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Melkonyan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ghengis Congo has been cut.
Congo lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo feints and then cracks Melkonyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melkonyan down.
Melkonyan misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Congo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo swinging wildly here.
Congo throws a lazy right hand but Melkonyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melkonyan throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
Melkonyan tries for a takedown but Congo circles away easily
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Eduard Melkonyan has been cut.
Congo thuds a left hand into Melkonyan's body.
Nice body kick from Congo.
Melkonyan is breathing heavily.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Melkonyan is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan gets tackled into the cage by Congo. Congo maintains the clinch.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melkonyan's elbow.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Congo lands an elbow inside.
Melkonyan prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo tries a body shot but Melkonyan blocks it.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Congo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo throws a head punch that misses.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Melkonyan.
Congo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghengis Congo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melkonyan.
Congo lands a big right hand that sends Melkonyan crashing to the mat! Congo stays standing though and waves Melkonyan back to his feet!
Melkonyan is rocked!
No joy there for Congo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Congo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Melkonyan misses.
Melkonyan connects with a single shot there.
Congo checks a leg kick.
Melkonyan throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo throws a nice looking combination but Melkonyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melkonyan misses with a hook.
Congo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melkonyan, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melkonyan takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
Congo ducks under a wild hook from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan dodges the punch combination from Congo.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melkonyan moves away.
Congo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melkonyan is out of range and Congo settles back down.
Congo digs a good body shot into Melkonyan's ribs.
Congo moves out of range as Melkonyan strikes.
Congo walks into a jab.
Melkonyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Melkonyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Congo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonyan lands with a nice body punch.
Melkonyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Congo's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melkonyan.
Congo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melkonyan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Congo's thigh. Congo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Melkonyan 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.
Melkonyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
Melkonyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Melkonyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Congo has wrist control.
Melkonyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melkonyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Melkonyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melkonyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melkonyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melkonyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melkonyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melkonyan stopping the sweep attempt from Congo.
Melkonyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melkonyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melkonyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Melkonyan won't allow Congo to sweep him here.
Melkonyan throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melkonyan throwing strikes but missing.
Melkonyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Melkonyan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Congo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melkonyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Congo lands a lovely overhand right.
Congo tries a low kick but Melkonyan avoids it.
Melkonyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Melkonyan postures up in Congo's guard and throws a big left but Congo blocks it.
Melkonyan throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melkonyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Congo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonyan works over Congo with some ground and pound from guard.
Melkonyan throwing strikes but missing.
Congo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melkonyan wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Melkonyan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melkonyan is looking for a kimura here.
Melkonyan is looking to advance position but Congo won't allow it.
Congo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melkonyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Melkonyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Congo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Congo taking some punishment here, with Melkonyan in his half guard.
Congo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Melkonyan throwing shots but Congo is blocking nicely.
Melkonyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan is looking for a kimura but Congo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melkonyan to get the leverage.
Congo is controlling Melkonyan's trapped leg to prevent Melkonyan from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Melkonyan connects with a nice short shot to Congo's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melkonyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Congo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melkonyan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo tries to get to full guard but Melkonyan has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Melkonyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Melkonyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Melkonyan!
In his post fight interview, Eduard Melkonyan gave a big smile as he said 'PEOPLE! BELIEVE! IT'S POSSIBLE... '.
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