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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Cowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cowen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cowen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cowen wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Jared Cowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Gomez.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Cowen sprawls well.
Cowen throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. Cowen tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cowen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marco Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowen misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cowen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Cowen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cowen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
Gomez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cowen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cowen, who protects the arm well.
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!
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cowen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomez's guard! Nice work there by Cowen!
Gomez working for a triangle but Cowen defends it easily.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cowen stacks Gomez 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 Cowen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for a sweep.
Gomez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cowen controls the position.
Gomez tries to buck Cowen off but Cowen is having none of it.
Cowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez regains 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!
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowen pulls his head out easily.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Gomez 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.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cowen gets caught napping as Gomez dives in and scores a takedown. Cowen manages to retain guard.
Gomez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cowen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomez, into his guard.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cowen defends well.
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cowen doesn't defend quickly enough and Gomez has managed to lock this one up! Can Cowen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gomez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Gomez!
Marco Gomez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Duguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duguay comes into the arena with Chumbawamba - Tubthumping blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Dustin Duguay has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Duguay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duguay is trying to stand.
Roberts is working for a kimura but Duguay is defending it quite comfortably.
Duguay tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Duguay pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Duguay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duguay moves into full guard.
Roberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Duguay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Duguay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Duguay!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts prevents Duguay from improving position.
Duguay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roberts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Duguay but great work by Roberts.
Duguay is pushing Roberts's head away, looking to escape. Roberts manages to hold on to the position though.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duguay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roberts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duguay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Duguay!
Duguay wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duguay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Duguay trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duguay passes into side control.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duguay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duguay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duguay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Roberts is trying to control Duguay's posture but Duguay avoids it.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Duguay keeps moving and retains side control.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roberts is staying active underneath Duguay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duguay moves nicely into side control.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Roberts trying his best to control but Duguay has mounted him.
Roberts wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Roberts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Duguay wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duguay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duguay has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Roberts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duguay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duguay.
Duguay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roberts sprawls well initially but Duguay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duguay wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts is trying to stand.
Duguay prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Duguay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duguay wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is staying active underneath Duguay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dustin Duguay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Duguay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dustin Duguay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duguay is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duguay is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roberts stops Duguay from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duguay defending well though.
Duguay tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Duguay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
Richard Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts turns into Duguay and is now in his guard.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duguay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duguay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Duguay won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts is fighting to break Duguay's control of his arms but Duguay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duguay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts pushing down on Duguay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duguay defends it well.
Duguay trying to control from the bottom.
Roberts throwing shots but Duguay is blocking nicely.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Duguay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duguay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a head shot. Duguay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duguay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duguay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roberts, into his guard.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duguay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duguay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Duguay with that takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duguay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roberts swings around for an armbar but Duguay sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roberts's guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Duguay from controlling successfully.
Duguay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duguay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Duguay from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duguay advances to half guard.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Duguay sits in half guard.
Duguay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts wants to sweep but Duguay has passed to side control!
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts regains half guard there - taking advantage of Duguay's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Duguay trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duguay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duguay wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Duguay is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
Duguay is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberts is staying active underneath Duguay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts gets caught flat footed, as Duguay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duguay trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duguay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Duguay from controlling successfully.
Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Duguay defends easily.
Duguay trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duguay defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duguay advances position into side control!
Duguay is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duguay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roberts's shoulder. That is not cool.
Richard Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duguay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dustin Duguay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Duguay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberts 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 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Roberts!
Richard Roberts managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery , into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen The Champ is Here 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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185 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ollie Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ollie Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strangler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strangler throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Strangler misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Anderson throws a head kick but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Strangler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Strangler shakes it off.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strangler throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Strangler.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Strangler moves out of range easily.
Strangler looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson slips under a jab from Strangler.
Strangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strangler throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Strangler thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Strangler tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strangler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strangler.
Strangler walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Strangler coming out on top.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler swings widly with a right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Strangler misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strangler throws a big shot that misses.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strangler walks into a left hand.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Strangler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ollie Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Strangler should have avoided that one.
Strangler works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson defending well as Strangler loads up on a big left hand.
Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Strangler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strangler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson moves out of range as Strangler strikes.
Strangler thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strangler in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson slips a straight right by Strangler.
Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson digs a good hook to Strangler's body.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strangler cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strangler looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Strangler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strangler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson staying out of range there.
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 Ollie Strangler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson throws a body punch but Strangler moves out of range.
Anderson cracks Strangler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Strangler as he connects with a hook.
Strangler misses with a looping left.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strangler misses with a hook.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strangler misses with a straight right.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strangler backs up against the cage.
Strangler throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strangler checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Strangler moved out of range nicely.
Strangler missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strangler misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Strangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Strangler misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Strangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Strangler saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Strangler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strangler.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Strangler is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strangler?
Strangler is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson has hold of Strangler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strangler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anderson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Strangler is in trouble!
Strangler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Strangler is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Strangler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Strangler.
Strangler tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strangler misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strangler misses with a wild combination.
Strangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Strangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strangler looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Strangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Strangler as Anderson shoots in.
Ollie Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Strangler scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses.
Strangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ollie Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler misses with a left hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strangler throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Anderson catches Strangler right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strangler. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strangler throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strangler misses with a body shot.
Strangler cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Strangler off balance momentarily.
Strangler connects with a looping right hand.
Strangler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Strangler misses its intended target.
Strangler takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strangler misses with a straight right.
Strangler throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strangler scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Strangler misses the target.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strangler loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Strangler moves out of range easily.
Anderson slips a jab from Strangler.
Anderson with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strangler wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strangler slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Anderson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Reggie Anderson thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale* for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Puempel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
197 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Puempel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Smith!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puempel pinned against the cage. Puempel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puempel as he jumps to the side.
Smith shoots and misses
and Puempel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matt Puempel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nash Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Puempel as Smith shoots in.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Puempel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Puempel counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nash Smith 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!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puempel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puempel counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith looks winded!
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Puempel sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nash Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puempel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puempel just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Puempel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith.
Puempel seems to be stalking Smith here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Smith drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Puempel!
Matt Puempel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vitality, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: The High Road. 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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Zietsch moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Zietsch.
Zietsch looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Zietsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zietsch off to one side.
Zietsch throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zietsch.
Zietsch misses with a body shot
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Zietsch moved out of range nicely.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Zietsch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Zietsch misses
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch keeps the fight on the outside.
Zietsch jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zietsch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Zietsch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zietsch wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zietsch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zietsch controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zietsch lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zietsch wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch content to control rather than advance.
Zietsch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to roll over but Zietsch keeps him under control.
Zietsch working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Zietsch is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zietsch.
Zietsch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zietsch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zietsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zietsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zietsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Zietsch tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Zietsch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Zietsch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zietsch 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.
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Zietsch to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Zietsch keeps him under control.
Zietsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Zietsch stalling.
Zietsch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Zietsch with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Zietsch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zietsch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Anderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zietsch landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zietsch wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Zietsch wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Zietsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zietsch raining down shots from the mount!
Zietsch landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
Anderson is in a horrible position here. Zietsch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zietsch punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zietsch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson is in a horrible position here. Zietsch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zietsch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Zietsch has a good base and remains in mount.
Zietsch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zietsch working the ground and pound effectively.
Zietsch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anderson is rocked!
Zietsch postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Anderson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zietsch and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Zietsch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sal Paradise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Paradise !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paradise looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridges is just out of range.
Paradise looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridges is just out of range.
Bridges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paradise .
Sal Paradise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges swings for the body but Paradise moves out of range.
Paradise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paradise lands a jab-cross combination.
Bridges blocks a head kick by Paradise .
Paradise misses with a body shot.
Paradise wants to clinch up but Bridges keeps it at a distance.
Paradise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bridges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paradise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bridges somewhat.
Bridges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paradise manages to avoid it.
Paradise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paradise 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.
Bridges has gone for a leg lock! Paradise slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bridges's guard.
Bridges wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradise tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard.
Bridges 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.
Bridges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leon Bridges hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Paradise wants to clinch up but Bridges keeps it at a distance.
Paradise misses with a wild body shot.
Bridges keeps the fight on the outside.
Bridges scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Bridges tries for a takedown but Paradise circles away easily
and Paradise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise avoids the body shot from Bridges.
Paradise throws an overhand right that lands on Bridges's shoulder, as Bridges tries to avoid the shot.
Paradise takes a swing at Bridges's ribcage but misses.
Paradise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paradise throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range.
Paradise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bridges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paradise forces Bridges back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bridges.
Paradise prevents a body shot from Bridges.
Bridges pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paradise wants to break free but Bridges has control.
Bridges digs a right hand underneath Paradise 's ribcage. Paradise let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bridges can't find room to land a body shot as Paradise controls the action.
Come on Bridges - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paradise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paradise is trying to break free.
Paradise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bridges dominated that round.
That's time! Paradise 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paradise wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Paradise .
Paradise looks to land a combination but Bridges avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paradise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paradise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paradise misses with a hook.
Paradise pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bridges is out of range and Paradise settles back down.
Paradise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paradise as he avoids it easily.
Paradise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paradise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Paradise as Bridges shoots in.
Sal Paradise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paradise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bridges paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paradise throws a one two combo.
Paradise looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridges is just out of range.
Bridges jabs Paradise to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Paradise . Those never looked like landing.
Paradise forces Bridges back against the cage and clinches.
Bridges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Paradise to work.
Paradise prevents the takedown attempt.
Sal Paradise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Bridges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paradise 's elbow.
Bridges swings wildly with an uppercut but Paradise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Paradise has him pressed against the cage.
Bridges leaning against his opponent.
Paradise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bridges misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges tries to throw a body punch but Paradise avoids it by throwing Bridges back against the cage.
Bridges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paradise or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise prevents a body shot from Bridges.
Paradise trying to stall but Bridges improves his position.
Bridges wants a takedown but no success here.
Paradise tries to work over Bridges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bridges stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Paradise won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paradise 's efforts to push away.
Bridges will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paradise up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Bridges.
Paradise misses with an uppercut.
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 Sal Paradise will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bridges scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bridges shoots for a takedown but Paradise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sal Paradise is winning the standup battle so far.
Paradise scores with a body shot.
Paradise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Bridges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paradise .
Bridges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paradise lands with a nice body punch.
Paradise just misses with a punch to the body.
Paradise throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridges slips a straight right by Paradise .
Paradise throws a looping overhand right but Bridges ducks down to avoid it.
Paradise throws a left and a right that both miss
so Bridges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Paradise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paradise keeping full guard, as Bridges tries to pass.
Paradise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paradise tries to get out of the position.
Paradise wants to sweep here but Bridges controlling him for the moment.
Paradise wants to hit a switch here but Bridges passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paradise there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Paradise has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Paradise !
Paradise stopping the sweep attempt from Bridges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges pulls Paradise in close to prevent any damage.
Paradise is looking to pass into half guard but Bridges pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bridges is in guard.
Paradise trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
Paradise is controlling Bridges's posture.
Paradise keeping full guard, as Bridges tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sal Paradise wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A lazy left from Bridges finds it's target.
It looks like Sal Paradise has been cut.
Bridges swats away the attempt to clinch by Paradise .
Bridges avoids the body shot from Paradise .
Sal Paradise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridges swings for the body but Paradise moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paradise stuffs the takedown attempt from Bridges. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet.
Paradise feints and then cracks Bridges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bridges down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bridges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bridges 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bridges!
Leon Bridges decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Heloise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heloise kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark . Nikil is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Kenrick Nikil told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dustin Heloise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil forces Heloise back against the cage and clinches.
Heloise has a couple of punches blocked by Nikil.
Heloise can't find room to land a body shot as Nikil controls the action.
Heloise blocks a body shot from Nikil.
Nikil turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Heloise tries to buck Nikil off but Nikil is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heloise is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nikil is controlling him well.
Nikil postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Heloise's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heloise is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nikil looks up at the clock and then as Heloise takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nikil smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heloise bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Heloise fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikil is out of range.
Heloise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikil circles away quickly and effectively.
Heloise has closed the distance and engaged Nikil in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nikil manages to end up in side control.
Nikil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heloise to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heloise dodges the ground and pound from Nikil.
Nikil throws an elbow but Heloise slips to the side and avoids it well.
Heloise is trying to improve his position.
Heloise struggling a bit here.
Heloise avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nikil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nikil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Heloise tries to improve position but can't.
Heloise is trying to control Nikil's posture but Nikil avoids it.
Heloise is looking to reverse the position.
Nikil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Heloise gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil looking to finish with strikes here!
Nikil is working for a guillotine from mount but Heloise frees his head quite easily.
Heloise is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikil looking to finish Heloise with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heloise!
Nikil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikil putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Heloise is squirming around, avoiding Nikil's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heloise working to try and regain half guard.
Heloise takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nikil lands a big elbow.
Heloise is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil lands a big shot there that rocks Heloise but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heloise is rocked!
Nikil is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Heloise goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Nikil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenrick Nikil!
After winning the bout, Kenrick Nikil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talha comes to the cage accompanied by David Gueta- She wolf. Firnanda Talha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carver Cade's chin.
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152 lbs
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153 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Firnanda Talha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talha. That did some damage!
Talha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cade but Cade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Talha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cade.
Talha slips a jab and a cross from Cade.
Cade scores with a jab to the body.
Cade's corner calls for a 1-2. Cade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cade takes a swing at Talha's ribcage but misses.
Cade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talha shoots for a takedown but Cade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cade swats away the attempt to clinch by Talha.
Talha fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Firnanda Talha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talha tries for a takedown but Cade circles away easily
and Cade counters with a low kick, right behind Talha 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cade.
Carver Cade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talha checks a leg kick nicely.
Talha looks for a takedown but Cade sprawls well.
Talha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cade. Cade obviously looking to wear him down.
Cade with a nice cross.
Talha checks a leg kick.
Talha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cade.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Talha is able to avoid easily.
Cade connects with a body shot.
Cade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Talha is rocked!
Talha checks a leg kick.
Oh Talha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cade.
Talha seems to have got his legs back now.
Cade jabs Talha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cade.
Cade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Talha is able to avoid easily.
Cade lands a nice shot that snaps Talha's head back.
Cade misses with an uppercut. Talha saw that one coming.
Cade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Talha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cade. Cade obviously looking to wear him down.
Cade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Talha is breathing heavily.
Cade throws a series of punches but Talha avoids them all with ease.
Cade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade misses with a few strikes there.
Cade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Talha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Cade finds it's way through Talha's defenses.
Cade throws a body punch but Talha moves out of range.
Talha checks a low kick from Cade.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Talha. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Talha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cade avoids it really well and circles away.
Cade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Talha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Talha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Cade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talha at a distance.
Talha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Talha walks into a left hand.
Cade connects with an inside leg kick.
Cade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talha. That did some damage!
Cade throws a shot from downtown. Talha moves away and avoids it.
Cade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cade, right into the meat.
Talha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cade cracks the inside of Talha's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cade cracks Talha with an open hand slap.
Talha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talha gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cade gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Talha is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carver Cade!
Carver Cade took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Piscopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiahou Dun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piscopo comes to the cage accompanied by He's Carl Lewis. Dun has chosen Otto Dix - Antichrist as his entrance music. Xiahou Dun told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Piscopo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xiahou Dun!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Dun is predictable there
and Piscopo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Piscopo is trying to break free.
Dun scores with a hook to the body.
Piscopo tries to pull guard but Dun won't allow it.
Dun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Piscopo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Dun. No joy for Piscopo on that attempt.
No joy there for Piscopo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dun. That's going to slow Piscopo down.
Piscopo ducks under a wild hook from Dun.
Piscopo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Piscopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dun throws a push kick but Piscopo slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piscopo throws out a leg kick but Dun moves out of range and Piscopo only half commits.
Piscopo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dun misses with a low kick.
Piscopo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dun throws a solid leg kick but Piscopo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dun.
Dun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiahou Dun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dun looks to throw the jab but Piscopo is out of range.
Piscopo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dun managing to control the position.
Piscopo is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dun throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Piscopo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dun wants to sweep here but Piscopo controlling him for the moment.
Dun controls Piscopo momentarily but Piscopo frees himself.
Piscopo is pushing down on Dun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dun is fighting to maintain full guard but Piscopo has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dun is just riding it out for now. Piscopo eventually gives up the hold.
Dun wants to get back to his feet.
Dun is pressing down on Piscopo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Piscopois looking to pass into half guard but Dun pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dun is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dun pushes down on Piscopo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Piscopo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Piscopo is staying active underneath Dun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piscopo trying to hold on to Dun's head to control him but Dun postures up.
Piscopo is looking for a sweep. Dun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiahou Dun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Piscopo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Piscopo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dun which made him look bad.
Dun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dun throws a right hand that misses
and Piscopo counters with a shoot takedown. Dun fights it but they end up in guard.
Piscopo throws a strike but Dun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dun trying to control but Piscopo is working from the bottom.
Dun postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo pushes Dun off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dun scoring well with a low kick there.
Dun takes one to the side of the head.
Piscopo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dun is trying to control. Piscopo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Piscopo is trying to get back to full guard.
Dun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piscopo is just riding it out for now. Dun eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo wants to get back to his feet.
Dun is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo wants to control but Dun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dun is looking to take a break and control but Piscopo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dun throwing shots but Piscopo is blocking nicely.
Piscopo is looking for a sweep. Dun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dun is just content to waste time from the top position. Piscopo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piscopo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dun is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscopo keeping moving, preventing Dun 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 Joe Piscopo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dun misses with a low kick.
Piscopo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Piscopo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dun slaps away a takedown attempt from Piscopo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dun connects with a solid leg kick.
Dun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiahou Dun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dun lands with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dun.
Dun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Piscopo checks it well.
Dun takes a swing at Piscopo's ribcage but misses.
Piscopo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dun wants to control but Piscopo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dun actively working from the bottom here.
Piscopo prevents Dun from improving his position.
Dun is staying active underneath Piscopo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Piscopo passes into side control, despite Dun's attempt to control the position.
Piscopo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Piscopo trying to control the action but Dun is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dun is defending well.
Piscopo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dun can't do much from the bottom here.
Piscopo working the ground and pound but Dun is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dun wants to control but Piscopo postures up.
Dun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Piscopo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dun is trying to buck Piscopo off.
Joe Piscopo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Piscopo swings around for an armbar but Dun sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Piscopo's guard.
Piscopo pulls Dun in close to prevent any damage.
Dunis looking to pass into half guard but Piscopo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Piscopo is in guard.
Piscopo wants to pass the guard but Dun is keeping the position.
Dun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dun is trying to control the position but Piscopo postures up.
Piscopo looking to pass the guard.
Dun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dun can't keep his opponent in guard - Piscopo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscopo passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Xiahou Dun just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dun tries to work over Piscopo's front leg with a kick but Piscopo checks it.
Dun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Piscopo avoids a kick to the body.
Dun scores with a nice body kick.
Piscopo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dun is trying to control Piscopo's posture but Piscopo avoids it.
Dun is looking to regain half guard here but Piscopo keeps moving and retains side control.
Piscopo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo grinds an elbow into Dun's temple.
Dun regains half guard.
Piscopo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dun defends it well.
Dun is trying to maintain the position but Piscopo is very close to passing his half guard.
Piscopo looks to land a strike but Dun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Piscopo throws an elbow that misses. Dun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piscopo's guard. Nice move by Dun!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo keeping full guard, as Dun tries to pass.
Piscopo trying to keep a closed guard but Dun is proving a slippery customer.
Piscopo keeping full guard, as Dun tries to pass.
Dun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Piscopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Piscopo.
Piscopo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piscopo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dun thumps Piscopo with a low kick.
Dun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piscopo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Piscopo showed some decent athleticism there.
Dun is doing well to control the position and prevent Piscopo from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dun tries to get to full guard but Piscopo has control of the leg.
Piscopo is keen to just control but Dun is a slippery customer.
Dun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piscopo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dun is pressing down on Piscopo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Piscopo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Xiahou Dun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piscopo.
Dun stuns Piscopo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joe Piscopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Dun tenderised Piscopo's leg. Piscopo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dun, right into the meat.
Piscopo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dun.
Dun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Piscopo is able to avoid easily.
Dun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Piscopo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dun connects with an inside leg kick.
Dun throws a hook but Piscopo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dun defends it nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Piscopo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piscopo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Piscopo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dun punishes Piscopo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piscopo counters with a shoot takedown. Dun fights it but they end up in guard.
Dun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piscopo preventing the sweep.
Dun looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dun has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Piscopo 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 Dun.
Piscopo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dun is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piscopo tries for a kimura but Dun is defending well.
Piscopo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dun works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dun wants to control but Piscopo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xiahou Dun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dun holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dun tries to get to full guard but Piscopo has control of the leg.
Piscopo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dun keeps working.
Dun trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joe Piscopo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dun stuffs the takedown attempt from Piscopo. Piscopo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Piscopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piscopo moves out of range of the body kick from Dun.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dun.
Dun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dun.
Piscopo has closed the distance and engaged Dun in a clinch.
Piscopo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dun.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiahou Dun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dun 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xiahou Dun! Xiahou Dun retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Xiahou Dun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirty Deeds. Belmonte has chosen Los Lobos - Cancion Del Mariachi as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Belmonte!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmonte throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Belmonte thows a body kick. Miller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belmonte circles away quickly and effectively.
Belmonte feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belmonte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belmonte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belmonte lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Belmonte misses
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Belmonte backing up. Belmonte nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Belmonte misses with a straight right.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Belmonte.
Belmonte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belmonte wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Belmonte throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Belmonte with a nice cross.
Belmonte misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmonte lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmonte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belmonte dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller works Belmonte's body with a nice hook.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmonte counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Belmonte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller slips a jab from Belmonte.
Miller tries to clinch there but Belmonte circles away.
Nice jab there from Belmonte.
Belmonte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Rodrigo Belmonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Belmonte misses.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Belmonte ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belmonte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmonte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belmonte misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Belmonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmonte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belmonte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belmonte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Belmonte lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Belmonte throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belmonte lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller throws a hook but Belmonte avoids it easily.
Belmonte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Belmonte's head back.
Belmonte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belmonte misses with a kick to the body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Belmonte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belmonte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Belmonte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belmonte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belmonte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Belmonte throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Belmonte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Belmonte pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmonte was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Rodrigo Belmonte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belmonte. Belmonte obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller walks into a jab.
Belmonte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmonte misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belmonte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmonte throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Belmonte misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belmonte - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belmonte. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Belmonte throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belmonte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmonte swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Belmonte.
Miller cracks Belmonte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belmonte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmonte.
Belmonte scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Belmonte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belmonte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Belmonte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belmonte lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick there by Belmonte.
Belmonte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belmonte dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Belmonte lands a jab.
Belmonte swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Belmonte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belmonte cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belmonte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belmonte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Miller is rocked!
and Belmonte counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Miller! He's just covering up as Belmonte starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Belmonte! Rodrigo Belmonte retains his light heavyweight title!
Rodrigo Belmonte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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