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Gold Standard Fight Night 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Genovese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genovese has chosen Kick-Ass: Music Soundtrack as his entrance music. Joe Calzaghe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Genovese!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe dives in and grabs Genovese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genovese pushes down on Calzaghe's head and hops out.
Genovese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calzaghe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genovese counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calzaghe thinking.
Genovese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genovese misses the body punch
and Calzaghe counters with an outside leg kick.
Genovese throws an off balance right hand
and Calzaghe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Genovese thinking.
Horrible takedown by Calzaghe or perhaps it was just good defense by Genovese which made him look bad.
Genovese throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe stuns Genovese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Genovese misses with an uppercut
and Calzaghe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Genovese!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calzaghe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Genovese to take his back!
Calzaghe trying to control momentarily.
Genovese can't escape the position.
Genovese trying to control the action but Calzaghe just sinks the hooks in.
Calzaghe looking for the RNC.
Genovese is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Calzaghe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Genovese showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzaghe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Genovese is looking for a way out.
Calzaghe is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Genovese won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Calzaghe off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Calzaghe!
A determined Joe Calzaghe didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Back The Music - by Sweatshop Union. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Develen Elvington enters the cage!
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157 lbs
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152 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Develen Elvington!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger tries to clinch but Elvington moves out of range.
Menger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elvington moves away.
Elvington looks to throw the jab but Menger is out of range.
Menger drives through and clinches with Elvington against the cage.
Menger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Menger breaks from the clinch.
Elvington drives through and clinches with Menger against the cage.
Menger tries a body shot but Elvington blocks it.
Menger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Menger throws an elbow but Elvington slips to the side and avoids it well.
Menger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Elvington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elvington tries to buck Menger off but Menger is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elvington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elvington is trying to get back to half guard.
Menger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington wants to control but Menger postures up.
Menger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Menger working the ground and pound.
Elvington is trying to control Menger's posture but Menger avoids it.
Elvington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Menger is looking to improve his position.
Menger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elvington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elvington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elvington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Menger controls Elvington momentarily but Elvington frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elvington connects with a couple of short punches.
Menger is looking for a triangle but Elvington pushes his legs off easily.
Menger looking for a guillotine here but Elvington defends easily.
Menger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elvington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menger trying to strike off his back.
Elvington is looking to work some ground and pound but Menger has wrist control.
Elvington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elvington trying to control but Menger is working from the bottom.
Elvington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elvington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elvington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menger 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.
Elvington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvington defends well.
Menger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elvington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elvington trying to control but Menger is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger is looking to sweep but instead, Elvington has passed into half guard.
Menger trying to hold on to Elvington's head to control him but Elvington postures up.
Menger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elvington working Menger over with strikes.
Menger is looking for a sweep. Elvington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menger missing with punches from the bottom.
Menger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menger is trying to keep Elvington in close.
Menger looking for a guillotine here but Elvington defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Menger dominated that round.
That's time! Menger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Elvington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid body kick from Elvington.
Menger lands with an uppercut that bounces Elvington off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Menger blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elvington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elvington throws a head kick that misses.
Menger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menger shoots for a double leg takedown but Elvington sprawls well. He's pushed Menger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menger moves into the clinch.
Elvington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elvington is defending well for now.
Elvington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Menger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elvington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Menger regains guard.
Carl Menger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elvington throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington tries to free his leg and advance position but Menger is retaining full guard.
Elvington wants to control from the top but Menger keeps moving.
Menger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Elvington!
Menger cracks Elvington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Menger looking to finish Elvington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Elvington!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menger with a couple of short strikes.
Elvington gets back to half guard.
Menger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menger is working for a submission of some sort.
Elvington trying to control but Menger postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menger working Elvington over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Menger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elvington is just riding it out for now. Menger eventually gives up the hold.
Elvington wants to get back to full guard.
Elvington won't allow Menger to pass to mount.
Menger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elvington wants to control but Menger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Menger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elvington defending well though.
Elvington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elvington.
Menger landing with the ground and pound.
Elvington wants to sweep here but Menger controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington is trying to control the position but Menger postures up.
Elvington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Menger kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elvington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menger is aware though and is defending well.
Menger throws a strike but Elvington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Menger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elvington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Elvington stacks Menger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Elvington!
Elvington working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger sneaks back into half guard.
Menger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menger is not content to let Elvington control the position.
Menger looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elvington winds up and cracks Menger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elvington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elvington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Menger wants to control but Elvington is keeping busy.
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 Carl Menger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Elvington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menger missing with a left hand there. Elvington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elvington jabs Menger right on the nose. Menger blinks but takes it well.
Menger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elvington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elvington moves into full guard.
Elvington looking to control.
Menger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menger postures up in Elvington's guard and throws a big left but Elvington blocks it.
Elvington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elvington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menger is one step ahead there.
Menger throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvington working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elvington trying to control the position.
Menger throws a strike but Elvington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Elvington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Elvington passes into half guard.
Develen Elvington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington lands strikes from half guard.
Elvington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Menger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elvington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menger is trying to maintain the position but Elvington is very close to passing his half guard.
Menger is looking to improve his position.
Elvington slips a nice elbow through Menger's hands, connecting with Menger's forehead.
Elvington winds up and cracks Menger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Menger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Menger tries to roll over but Elvington keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger is not content to let Elvington control the position.
Menger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elvington pulls his head out easily.
Elvington trying to control the action but Menger is working from the bottom.
Menger is trying to get back to full guard.
Menger is working hard here to advance position.
Menger has hold of Elvington's hands but Elvington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elvington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger wants to control but Elvington is keeping busy.
Elvington working over Menger with some ground and pound. Menger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Elvington thows a huge punch but Menger dodges it nicely.
Elvington prevents Menger from improving his position.
Elvington is looking for a kimura here.
Carl Menger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menger gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elvington working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Develen Elvington.
I think Menger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carl Menger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Of The Valkyries - Richard Wagner. Ibrahimovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mind Heist. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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World class 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibrahimovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibrahimovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spencer finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibrahimovic's head.
Ibrahimovic slips under a jab.
Good work by Spencer as he checks the leg kick.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Spencer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ibrahimovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spencer is in Ibrahimovic's guard.
Ibrahimovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer prevents Ibrahimovic from getting back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahimovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahimovic wants to stand and escape but Spencer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahimovic, not yet.
Ibrahimovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spencer tries to hold on but Ibrahimovic pushes him away.
Spencer can't escape the position.
Spencer regains half guard.
Spencer is trying to control but can't.
Spencer wants to improve his position but Ibrahimovic is controlling well.
Ibrahimovic wants to stand up but Spencer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spencer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer working for a triangle but Ibrahimovic defends it easily.
Spencer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahimovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahimovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Spencer is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahimovic postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic 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.
Spencer controls Ibrahimovic momentarily but Ibrahimovic frees himself.
Spencer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ibrahimovic wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibrahimovic defends well.
Ibrahimovic 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.
Spencer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahimovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibrahimovic wanted to stand there but Spencer had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahimovic wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spencer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spencer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahimovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spencer checks the leg kick.
Ibrahimovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Ibrahimovic avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Ibrahimovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Ibrahimovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibrahimovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ibrahimovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibrahimovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic motions for Spencer to come forward. Ibrahimovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibrahimovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer is looking to wear down Ibrahimovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good shot there by Ibrahimovic.
Spencer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibrahimovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahimovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Ibrahimovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibrahimovic.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ibrahimovic misses.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Ibrahimovic's ribs.
Spencer throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibrahimovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer throws a good cross that connects.
Ibrahimovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spencer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibrahimovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibrahimovic throws a low kick but Spencer avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibrahimovic ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spencer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Ibrahimovic wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahimovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahimovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahimovic pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ibrahimovic keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ibrahimovic misses with a low kick as Spencer jumps back.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Ibrahimovic avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spencer is out of range and Ibrahimovic settles back down.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic pushes Spencer away with a front kick.
Ibrahimovic moves into range and clinches up with Spencer.
Ibrahimovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Ibrahimovic has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahimovic digs a good hook to Spencer's body.
Spencer throws a hook but Ibrahimovic avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibrahimovic scores with a head kick. Spencer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandar Ibrahimovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ibrahimovic checks the leg kick.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahimovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahimovic moves into the clinch.
Ibrahimovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Spencer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ibrahimovic misses with a knee to the head.
Ibrahimovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer managing to block the knees to the body from Ibrahimovic.
Spencer tries to pull guard but Ibrahimovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahimovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spencer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spencer avoids the damage to the body.
Spencer working hard to break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic has Spencer pushed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the head but Spencer blocks with his arms.
Ibrahimovic missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ibrahimovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spencer's brow.
Spencer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spencer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ibrahimovic is defending well.
Ibrahimovic trying to stall but Spencer improves his position.
Spencer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibrahimovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Ibrahimovic.
It looks like Mark Spencer has been cut.
Ibrahimovic missing with knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic slows down the pace here.
Ibrahimovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spencer blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Ibrahimovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spencer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ibrahimovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ibrahimovic scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ibrahimovic.
Spencer wants a takedown.
Ibrahimovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
Spencer avoiding damage as Ibrahimovic throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibrahimovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ibrahimovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spencer tries to pull guard but Ibrahimovic won't allow it.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer is looking for a takedown.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibrahimovic working Spencer over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic misses with a knee to the head.
Spencer has clasped his hands together around Ibrahimovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibrahimovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibrahimovic digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibrahimovic wants to land a leg kick but Spencer is out of range.
Ibrahimovic rushes Spencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ibrahimovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahimovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spencer manages to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ibrahimovic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandar Ibrahimovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ratatat - Loud Pipes. 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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198 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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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
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tikki, right into the meat.
Tikki tries to land a front kick but Buckknuckle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buckknuckle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buckknuckle walks into a left hand.
Tikki thows a body shot but no joy.
Buckknuckle moves forwards but Tikki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tikki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikki moves away.
Tikki avoids the head kick by Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tikki but Tikki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buckknuckle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Buckknuckle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tikki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckknuckle.
Tikki gets full guard.
Tikki wants to stand but Buckknuckle is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikki is controlling Buckknuckle's posture.
Tikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buckknuckle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tikki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tikki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckknuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Tikki.
Buckknuckle scoring with some ground and pound.
Tikki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki slips a nice elbow through Buckknuckle's hands, connecting with Buckknuckle's forehead.
Tikki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Buckknuckle working to try and regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tikki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buckknuckle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Buckknuckle can't escape the position.
Buckknuckle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Buckknuckle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buckknuckle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tikki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckknuckle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckknuckle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tikki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tikki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buckknuckle's head.
Tikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckknuckle is keeping the position for now.
Tikki throws a big elbow that misses.
Tikki postures up in Buckknuckle's guard and throws a big left but Buckknuckle blocks it.
Tikki postures up in Buckknuckle's guard and throws a big left but Buckknuckle blocks it.
Tikki wants to control from the top but Buckknuckle keeps moving.
Buckknuckle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckknuckle keeping moving, preventing Tikki from controlling successfully.
Tikki won't allow Buckknuckle to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tikki is aware though and is defending well.
Buckknuckle is looking for a triangle here but Tikki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckknuckle is looking to reverse the position.
Tikki has an Americana. Buckknuckle didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tikki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tikki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tatu Tikki!
A very excited looking Tatu Tikki 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jet Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jet Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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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
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hannedy.
Hannedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Hannedy shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Hannedy gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hannedy is one step ahead there.
Hannedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Hannedy wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hannedy throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Thompson wants to improve his position but instead Hannedy has moved into half guard.
Thompson is controlling Hannedy's trapped leg to prevent Hannedy from advancing to side control.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Hannedy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy passes to side control.
Hannedy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hannedy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is trying to work for a sweep but Hannedy has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Hannedy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hannedy throwing strikes here but Thompson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hannedy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hannedy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hannedy controlling the position easily from mount.
Hannedy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thompson because Hannedy loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hannedy breaks from Thompson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hannedy punching from mount but Thompson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hannedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hannedy wants to take Thompson's back but he can't do it this time.
Hannedy is working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannedy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thompson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Hannedy dominated that round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jet Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a jab when Hannedy was well out of range.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Hannedy throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannedy moves away.
Hannedy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hannedy misses with a takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Hannedy.
Nice shot by Thompson.
Hannedy gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hannedy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hannedy.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hannedy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jet Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson wants a takedown.
Hannedy prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Hannedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Hannedy. Those never looked like landing.
Hannedy tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hannedy gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hannedy wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Hannedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Hannedy postures up.
Hannedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Hannedy from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hannedy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hannedy.
Hannedy trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Hannedy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up in Hannedy's guard and throws a big left but Hannedy blocks it.
Hannedy is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Walter Hannedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hannedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hannedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hannedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Hannedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hannedy wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Hannedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hannedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hannedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hannedy tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson lunges at Hannedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hannedy's hand.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hannedy at a distance.
Walter Hannedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hannedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hannedy is just out of range.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Hannedy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Hannedy moved out of range nicely.
Hannedy misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jet Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hannedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hannedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thompson moves out of range as Hannedy strikes.
Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Hannedy counters with a body kick.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Hannedy's head but Hannedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hannedy misses the jab.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Hannedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Hannedy - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Hannedy is avoiding it.
Hannedy slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hannedy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
Hannedy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hannedy is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard but Hannedy has mounted him!
Thompson holds of for dear life.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Hannedy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hannedy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Hannedy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy has hold of Thompson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thompson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hannedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Jet Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hannedy is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Hannedy.
I've got Hannedy 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Hannedy!
After the big win, Walter Hannedy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy has chosen Old Spice Guy Intro 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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31
177 lbs
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26
186 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy 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.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tankov throws a leg kick
and Guy counters with a low kick, right behind Tankov 's knee.
Tankov wants to land a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tankov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guy blocks a head kick by Tankov.
That kick from Tankov tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guy blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tankov.
Tankov misses with a leg kick.
Tankov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankov shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a leg kick but Tankov checks it.
Tankov misses with a head kick.
Guy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tankov checks it well.
Tankov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov scores with a spinning back kick!
Tankov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tankov tries to land a front kick but Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Adis Tankov has been cut.
Tankov throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy throws a push kick but Tankov slaps the foot to one side.
Tankov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tankov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov misses with a head kick.
Tankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
An inside leg kick from Guy misses.
Tankov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Guy as he checks the leg kick.
Tankov throws a leg kick but Guy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guy lands a jab to the nose.
Tankov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Tankov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tankov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Guy takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Tankov misses with an elbow over the top.
Tankov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tankov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
The referee calls for Tankov to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Guy.
Tankov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Tankov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Guy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Tankov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy pushes Tankov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tankov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Guy tries to work over Tankov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tankov blocks a body shot from Guy.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankovs head.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Adis Tankov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guy checks a low kick from Tankov.
Tankov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tankov motions for Guy to come forward. Tankov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tankov throws a body kick that misses.
Tankov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tankov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
Tankov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Guy swings for the body but Tankov moves out of range.
Guy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tankov.
Adis Tankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tankov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adis Tankov is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tankov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guy on his heels. He'll look to pass Guy's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tankov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tankov passes Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tankov tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Tankov prevents Guy from improving his position.
Tankov wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adis Tankov.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Tankov.
Tankov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tankov is out of range and Guy settles back down.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Tankov or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy which made him look bad.
Guy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tankov.
Guy lands a jab to Tankov's midsection.
The Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tankov is looking to land body kicks.
Tankov motions for Guy to come forward. Tankov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guy tries to avoid it but Tankov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guy to the ground. Guy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adis Tankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tankov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
Guy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tankov rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Tankov misses.
Tankov checks a leg kick nicely.
Guy throws a low kick but Tankov avoids it.
Guy throws a leg kick but Tankov moved away.
A shot to the liver by Guy. Beautiful body shot.
Guy throws a solid leg kick but Tankov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankov throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tankov.
Guy connects with a leg kick. Tankov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guy avoids the head kick by Tankov.
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!
Tankov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Tankov's head.
Guy tries to clinch up but Tankov circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy motions for Tankov to come forward. Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy blocks the body kick.
Tankov misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tankov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guy can pounce on him.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tankov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tankov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tankov tried to score with a low kick but Guy checks it.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Tankov shoots in and drives through. Guy sprawls well.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Tankov. Tankov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tankov shoots in looking for a takedown but Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tankov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Guy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tankov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tankov throws a low kick but Guy avoids it.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tankov.
Tankov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tankov throws a leg kick
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tankov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guy if he has to take too many more of those.
Tankov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tankov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tankov misses with a leg kick
and Guy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guy darts in and clinches Tankov up against the cage.
Guy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guy tries to throw a body punch but Tankov avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tankov trying to land knees to the body.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
The Guy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tankov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Guy tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
Guy avoiding damage as Tankov throws knees to the body.
Guy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tankov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tankov's elbow.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Tankov.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guy as Tankov tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankov.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankov.
A short right from Guy on the inside.
Tankov blocks a body shot from Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankovs head.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guy lands a left hand.
Tankov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
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!
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tankov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Guy scores with a hook to the body.
Guy working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Tankov trying to stall but Guy improves his position.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Guy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Guy tries to work over Tankov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Guy.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Guy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, The Guy made sure he mentioned Prestige Nutrition (160!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley. Kelly has chosen (When) Your Middle Name Is Danger 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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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Garvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvey pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garvey is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
Garvey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcus Garvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garvey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garvey misses with a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly looks to land a combination. Garvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garvey tries to clinch up
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Garvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Garvey.
Garvey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Kelly tenderised Garvey's leg. Garvey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garvey jabs at Kelly's body.
Garvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garvey!
Garvey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kelly.
Kelly thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly controlling the pace for now.
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!
Kelly trying to control but Garvey is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garvey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kelly thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garvey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garvey shrugs it off.
Garvey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garvey tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Garvey tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Garvey is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly has hold of Garvey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garvey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Garvey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kelly trying to control but Garvey is having none of it.
Garvey prevents any damage by holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Garvey is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Kelly 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.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Garvey blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Garvey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Garvey.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garvey sprawls well. Garvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Garvey.
Garvey throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
Garvey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garvey leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Kelly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kelly moves out of range as Garvey strikes.
Marcus Garvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Garvey scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Garvey shows good takedown defense.
Marcus Garvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Kelly.
Garvey throws a nice head kick!
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Garvey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly with a jab.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Garvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly thuds his right hand into Garvey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garvey will feel that in the morning.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garvey.
Garvey misses with a low kick.
Garvey lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garvey, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey takes one to the chin there.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kelly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kelly lands a big elbow.
Garvey is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly misses with a head shot.
Garvey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kelly.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garvey can't escape the position.
Kelly thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to control but Garvey wriggling away.
Kelly sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Garvey wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Connor Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garvey is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelly cracks Garvey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelly drives through with a takedown into Garvey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Garvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Garvey is keeping the position.
Garvey controlling the position.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kelly has Garvey in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelly is proving hard to escape from.
Kelly seems keen to control Garvey's posture.
Garvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garvey ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Garvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Garvey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garvey throws out a leg kick but Kelly moves out of range and Garvey only half commits.
Garvey blocks a low kick nicely.
Garvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garvey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Garvey, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Garvey against the cage but Garvey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy body kick from Garvey
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Garvey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garvey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garvey throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garvey.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garvey swivels and escapes.
Kelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Garvey to work.
Garvey keeps control of Kelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly can't break the clinch.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Garvey.
Marcus Garvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey prevents Kelly from breaking the clinch.
Kelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Garvey has double underhooks.
Garvey gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Garvey.
Marcus Garvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Kelly.
Garvey staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Kelly misses.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Garvey.
Garvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor Kelly.
I've got Kelly 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 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor Kelly!
Our winner, Connor Kelly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong has chosen Bite Marks - Screeching Weasel as his entrance music. Taco Grande has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
204 lbs
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32
200 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong gets tackled into the cage by Grande. Grande maintains the clinch.
Grande wants to stall.
Bong has Grande pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grande manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong blocks an elbow strike from Grande.
Bong is trying to trip Grande. He has hold of a leg but Grande is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grande working a defensive guard here.
Bong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grande is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bong, into his guard.
Grande wants to get up but he can't break Bong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bong has his foot on Grande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grande works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grande is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bong.
Grande stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Bong circles away.
Bong misses with the combination.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taco Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong misses with a two punch combination.
Bong shoots for a double leg takedown but Grande sprawls well. He's pushed Bong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bong misses with a few strikes there.
Bong thuds his shin into the meat of Grande's side.
Grande gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grande is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande trying to keep a closed guard but Bong is proving a slippery customer.
Bong trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grande looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grande wants to stand and escape but Bong is having none of it.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grande tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bong distracts Grande with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grande is looking to stand up but Bong isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong drops back looking for a leg! Grande is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grande manages to kick Bong off! Bong jumps back into Grande's guard.
Bong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bong lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grande keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong stops Grande from standing up.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grande.
It looks like Billa Bong has been cut.
Bong shoots in but Grande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but Grande shows good takedown defense.
Taco Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billa Bong.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grande manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande pulls Bong in to control the position.
Bong preventing the sweep.
Bong looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grande gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grande manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grande wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Billa Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grande stopping the sweep attempt from Bong.
Bong is trying to control the position but Grande postures up.
Bong has an active guard here but Grande has managed to pass into half guard.
Bong is trying to escape back to his feet but Grande uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grande stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Billa Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bong shoots for a takedown but Grande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grande drives through and clinches with Bong against the cage.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bong's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bong blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Bong letting Grande take a breather here.
Grande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bong tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Bong looking for a takedown.
Bong pulls Grande into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grande defends it easily.
Grande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grande has managed to get both his arms back between Bong's legs - danger averted.
Bong is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully.
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 Taco Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grande gets a clinch.
Bong manages to break the clinch.
Bong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bong throws a right hand that Grande ducks under and follows up with a left that Grande also avoids with ease.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grande wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance.
Bong looks for a takedown but Grande sprawls well.
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grande on his heels. He'll look to pass Grande's guard now, I'm sure.
Bong stopping the sweep attempt from Grande.
Bong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grande is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bong, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande preventing the sweep.
Grande stands up from Bong's guard - Grande perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grande darts in trying to clinch
and Bong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bong tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taco Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billa Bong.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bong.
Bong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance.
Bong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bong.
Bong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande trying to control from the bottom.
Grande is concentrating on defense, preventing Bong from advancing position.
Bong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bong prevents Grande from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande is defending against the submission attempts here by Bong.
Bong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bong is working away from the top position though.
Grande gets full guard.
Grande looking for a sweep. Not yet Grande, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande trying to control the position here.
Grande wants to stand up but Bong is controlling him.
Bong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grande working a defensive guard here.
Bong looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grande wants to stand but Bong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grande gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billa Bong.
I think Bong 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!
Billa Bong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja checks a low kick from Ivanov.
Ninja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ivanov!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ninja scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ivanov?
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
Ivanov gets back to half guard.
Ivanov has his hands clasped together around Ninja's back. He's all about the action.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Ninja is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Ivanov is looking to control Ninja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanov avoid being mounted?
Ninja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ninja thows a huge punch but Ivanov dodges it nicely.
Ivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ninja.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninja.
Ninja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanov defending well though.
Ninja is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Ninja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Ninja is very close to passing his half guard.
Ninja is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ivanov reverses the position - he's now on top in Ninja's guard.
Ninja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Ninja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is bucking up trying to escape but Ninja cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ivanov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ninja.
Ninja dominating with strikes here.
Ivanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ninja unloading with bombs!
Ivanov taking shots to the head.
Ninja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Aleksander Ivanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ivanov is rocked!
Ninja softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ivanov is out cold! Ninja jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afro Ninja!
Afro Ninja gave a mention to Happy Pills (Video Proof 159Q - $40) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok comes to the cage accompanied by Devils. Kafka has chosen Haters Gonna Hate as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Amok. Beautiful body shot.
Amok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amok blocks the body kick.
Kafka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Amok to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amok lands a leg kick that knocks Kafka off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Kafka.
Kafka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amok's calf.
Amok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kafka misses with a wild body shot.
Amok swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kafka misses the target.
Kafka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kafka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kafka tries a low kick but Amok avoids it.
Kafka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kafka throws out the jab.
Kafka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amok.
Kafka works Amok's body with a nice hook.
Amok cracks Kafka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amok throws a poor cross that misses
and Kafka counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Amok misses its intended target.
Kafka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
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!
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amok moves away.
Amok closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kafka's guard.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kafka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amok wants to pass the guard but Kafka is keeping the position.
Amok throwing strikes but missing.
Amok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kafka is trying to keep Amok in close.
Amok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kafka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amok wants to control from the top but Kafka keeps moving.
Kafka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amok scoring with some ground and pound.
Amok is looking to work some ground and pound but Kafka has wrist control.
Amok postures up.
Amok looking to pass the guard.
Amok 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.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
Amok throws a strike but Kafka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Amok controls Kafka momentarily but Kafka frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kafka wants to control from the top but Amok keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kafka misses the shot to the body.
Kafka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kafka lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Amok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kafka throws a lazy right hand but Amok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kafka misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franz Kafka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amok moves forwards but Kafka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kafka lands with an uppercut that bounces Amok off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kafka.
Amok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kafka throws out a loose jab but Amok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kafka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kafka.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kafka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Franz Kafka has been cut.
Kafka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amok.
Amok checks a low kick from Kafka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amok checks a leg kick.
Kafka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amok.
Franz Kafka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kafka.
Amok 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.
Kafka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amok throws an off balance right hand
and Kafka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kafka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kafka duly obliges.
A left and a right from Kafka both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Amok misses.
A lazy left from Kafka finds it's target.
Kafka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Amok misses.
Kafka moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok blocks a low kick nicely.
Franz Kafka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amok feints and as Kafka raises his hands in defense, Amok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kafka looking for a sweep. Not yet Kafka, not yet.
Amok landing some decent shots from guard.
Amok wants to control from the top but Kafka keeps moving.
Kafka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kafka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amok preventing the sweep.
Kafka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amok's guard.
Kafka tries to stand but Amok is controlling from the bottom.
Amok is trying to control the position but Kafka postures up.
Kafka wants to pass the guard but Amok is keeping the position.
Amok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amok is trying to keep Kafka in close.
Kafka looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kafka is one step ahead there.
Kafka trying to control but Amok is working from the bottom.
Kafka throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kafka walks into a jab.
Kafka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amok 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kafka throws a head kick that misses.
Franz Kafka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amok throws an overhand right that lands on Kafka's shoulder, as Kafka tries to avoid the shot.
Amok walks into a straight right hand from Kafka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Kafka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Kafka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amok throws a looping overhand right but Kafka ducks down to avoid it.
Amok takes a swing at Kafka's ribcage but misses.
Amok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kafka 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.
Amok with a hook.
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amok moves away.
Kafka lands a jab to the nose.
Kafka throws a chopping leg kick but Amok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kafka swinging wildly here.
Kafka tries to score with a low kick but Amok moves his leg out of the way.
Amok moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amok jabs Kafka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Kafka misses.
Kafka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amok decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kafka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amok trying to control the action but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Amok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amok prevents Kafka from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kafka keeps working.
Kafka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kafka.
Amok throws a big right hand that misses.
Kafka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amok stands and throws Kafka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kafka stops Amok from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Amok seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kafka is not content to let Amok control the position.
Amok working the ground and pound.
Amok trying to control the position but Kafka is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kafka dodges the ground and pound from Amok.
You can see the frustration on Kafka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amok misses with the ground and pound.
Franz Kafka 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.
Kafka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kafka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Uriel Amok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amok tries to score with some ground and pound. Kafka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Amok lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kafka is trying to control Amok's posture but Amok avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Amok throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Amok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kafka 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Kafka!
In his post fight interview, Franz Kafka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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