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OFC 26: Seagal vs Vorenus PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pluto Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nash backs up against the cage.
Nash looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No joy there for Stinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stinson moves in looking to clinch but Nash pushes him off.
Stinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Pluto Nash has been cut.
Stinson moves in looking to clinch but Nash pushes him off.
Stinson throws a series of punches but Nash avoids them all with ease.
Stinson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stinson duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stinson.
Stinson lands a left and a right that send Nash crashing to the mat, dazed. Stinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nash is rocked!
Stinson lands a big right hand that sends Nash crashing to the mat! Stinson stays standing though and waves Nash back to his feet!
Oh Nash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stinson Rushes Nash and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Nash is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Stinson Piles on the pressure and Nash crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Stinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Spooner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kingswood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Spooner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Kingswood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kingswood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spooner looking to control.
Kingswood trying to control but Spooner is working from the bottom.
Spooner wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingswood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spooner is keeping the position for now.
Spooner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kingswood dives into side control.
Kingswood controls the position from side control.
Kingswood trying to control the position but Spooner is working away.
Spooner taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingswood misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spooner throws Kingswood to one side and escapes!
Kingswood moves in looking to clinch but Spooner pushes him off.
Kingswood keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingswood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spooner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spooner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spooner trying to control the position but Kingswood is working away.
Spooner misses with the ground and pound.
Spooner scoring with punches from side control.
Spooner has hold of Kingswood's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kingswood seems comfortable defending it but Spooner has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kingswood is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kingswood is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Spooner couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Spooner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanavio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshihiro Akiyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Sanavio's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanavio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanavio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanavio looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
A jab from Sanavio misses.
Akiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Sanavio looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Sanavio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sanavio lands a big elbow.
Sanavio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanavio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akiyama hang on?
Akiyama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiyama tries to get out of the position.
Sanavio cracks Akiyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanavio looking to finish Akiyama with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akiyama!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanavio has isolated one of Akiyama's arms. Akiyama looking to fight him off but Sanavio twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Sanavio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Apolskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Apolskis's choice of entrance music: I'll Be in the Sky. 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Self!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Apolskis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Self swats away the attempt to clinch by Apolskis.
Apolskis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Apolskis shoots for a takedown but Self saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Self has closed the distance and engaged Apolskis in a clinch.
Self has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Self drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Apolskis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apolskis slows down the pace here.
Apolskis gets underhooks to prevent Self's takedown attempt.
Apolskis pulls guard.
Self trying to control the position from guard on top but Apolskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Self throwing strikes but missing.
Self stands and steps away. Apolskis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apolskis darts in trying to clinch
and Self counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Apolskis's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Self is looking to work some ground and pound but Apolskis has wrist control.
Apolskis controls Self momentarily but Self frees himself.
Apolskis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Self trying to control the position from guard on top but Apolskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Self is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apolskis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Self is one step ahead there.
Self wants to control from the top but Apolskis keeps moving.
Self slips nicely into half guard.
Self prevents Apolskis from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Self stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Apolskis to get to his feet.
Self lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Apolskis rushes Self and presses him up against the cage.
Self tries to circle away but Apolskis has him pinned against the cage.
Apolskis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Self just stands there and leans against the cage.
Don Self has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Apolskis.
Self is trying to force a seperation but Apolskis has the dominant position.
Apolskis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Self walks away with a smile on his face. Apolskis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apolskis tries for a takedown but Self circles away easily
and Self decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Apolskis's guard.
Self slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Apolskis keeping moving, preventing Self from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Apolskis has his takedown stuffed
and Self counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Apolskis!
Apolskis looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolskis tries to improve his position but Self has taken his back! Self has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Apolskis tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Self pushes Apolskis away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Self!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katsunori Kikuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsunori Kikuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Funakoshi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikuno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kikuno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kikuno moves in looking to clinch but Funakoshi pushes him off.
Kikuno tries to clinch up but Funakoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Funakoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kikuno.
Kikuno moves in looking to clinch but Funakoshi pushes him off.
Funakoshi shoots in and drives through. Kikuno sprawls well.
Kikuno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funakoshi throws a looping overhand right but Kikuno ducks down to avoid it.
Funakoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kikuno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsunori Kikuno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gichin Funakoshi.
Kikuno lands with a shot to the body.
Kikuno moves in looking to clinch but Funakoshi pushes him off.
Kikuno lands a slapping body shot.
Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch but Funakoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kikuno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Funakoshi looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kikuno.
Funakoshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kikuno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kikuno scores with a hook to the body.
Funakoshi looks gassed!
Kikuno lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kikuno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuno lands an uppercut.
Kikuno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kikuno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kikuno - that landed with a thud.
Kikuno lands with a light punch inside.
Funakoshi is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kikuno.
Funakoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kikuno finish him?
Kikuno pushes Funakoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kikuno lands a shot to the body.
Kikuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kikuno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kikuno lands a nice uppercut.
Funakoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kikuno lands a nice shot to the body.
Kikuno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kikuno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kikuno prevents the takedown attempt.
Kikuno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kikuno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
Kikuno lands a shot to the body.
Kikuno lands a body shot.
Kikuno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kikuno lands with a right to the head.
Kikuno lands with a right to the head.
Kikuno lands an uppercut.
Kikuno scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kikuno gets through Funakoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kikuno.
Kikuno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kikuno.
Funakoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funakoshi wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kikuno.
A short right from Kikuno.
Kikuno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Funakoshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kikuno pushes Funakoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kikuno scores with a shoulder strike.
Kikuno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kikuno lands with a short shot to the head.
Funakoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kikuno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kikuno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kikuno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Kikuno.
Kikuno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kikuno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funakoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kikuno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kikuno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kikuno lands a hook that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
Kikuno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kikuno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funakoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kikuno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kikuno tries to clinch but Funakoshi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kikuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Funakoshi circles away.
Funakoshi misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kikuno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funakoshi.
Kikuno stuffs the takedown attempt from Funakoshi. Funakoshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Funakoshi has a takedown stuffed.
Kikuno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kikuno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funakoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kikuno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kikuno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funakoshi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kikuno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuno lands with a left to the head.
Kikuno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funakoshi is trying to drag Kikuno to the mat but Kikuno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kikuno lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kikuno.
Kikuno gets underhooks to prevent Funakoshi's takedown attempt.
Kikuno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kikuno on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kikuno.
Funakoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kikuno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kikuno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kikuno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Funakoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kikuno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kikuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kikuno prevents the takedown attempt.
Kikuno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kikuno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kikuno lands an uppercut.
Kikuno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kikuno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kikuno scores with a hook to the body.
Kikuno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown but Kikuno manages to get underhooks.
Kikuno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kikuno cracks Funakoshi with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsunori Kikuno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funakoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kikuno moves in looking to clinch but Funakoshi pushes him off.
Kikuno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funakoshi manages to avoid it.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funakoshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kikuno defends it nicely.
Funakoshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kikuno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kikuno wants to clinch.
Kikuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Funakoshi circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funakoshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kikuno pinned against the cage. Kikuno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katsunori Kikuno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gichin Funakoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kikuno is looking to clinch.
Katsunori Kikuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funakoshi tries to bum rush Kikuno with a series of wild strikes but Kikuno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kikuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Funakoshi circles away.
Kikuno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kikuno closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Kikuno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kikuno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakoshis head.
A nice left hand lands by Kikuno.
Kikuno scores with a hook to the body.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kikuno on the inside.
Funakoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kikuno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kikuno is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kikuno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funakoshi can do to turn this around?
Kikuno wants to clinch.
Kikuno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kikuno is looking to clinch but Funakoshi is avoiding it.
Kikuno tries to clinch but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funakoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funakoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kikuno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsunori Kikuno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funakoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kikuno tries to sprawl out of it but Funakoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kikuno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kikuno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kikuno misses with a shot to the body
and Funakoshi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kikuno won't be happy with that.
Funakoshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kikuno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Funakoshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kikuno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Funakoshi throws a strike aimed at the side of Kikuno's head but Kikuno avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kikuno is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Funakoshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Funakoshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kikuno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Funakoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funakoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kikuno drives through and clinches with Funakoshi against the cage.
Funakoshi is working for takedown but Kikuno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Funakoshi looking for a takedown.
Kikuno gets through Funakoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kikuno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kikuno is pressed up against the cage. Funakoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kikuno down to the mat. Kikuno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Katsunori Kikuno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gichin Funakoshi.
Kikuno wants to clinch up but Funakoshi keeps it at a distance.
Kikuno wants to clinch.
Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch but Funakoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikuno closes the distance but Funakoshi moves to the side
and Funakoshi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Funakoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funakoshi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Funakoshi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kikuno screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Funakoshi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gichin Funakoshi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellic has chosen My Time as his entrance music. Denver Randleman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denver Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bellic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bellic shoots for a double leg takedown but Randleman sprawls well. He's pushed Bellic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randleman stalks Bellic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bellic's face. Bellic staggers backwards, shaken.
Randleman lands with a slapping head kick.
Randleman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bellic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellic somewhat.
Denver Randleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Bellic.
Bellic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Randleman but Randleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left and a right from Randleman both land. Nice combination.
Bellic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Randleman as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bellic looks gassed!
Randleman lands with a nice combination. Bellic backs away looking to recover.
Randleman drops Bellic with a beautiful combination! Bellic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Randleman is looking for the KO!
Bellic is rocked!
Randleman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bellic falls backwards - clearly groggy! Randleman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denver Randleman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haim comes to the cage accompanied by As We Enter. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Whyte!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haim instigates a clinch.
Whyte wants to break free but Haim has control.
Haim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whyte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whyte smiles and moves away.
Whyte misses with the combination.
Whyte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Corey Haim has been cut.
A punch combination from Whyte misses.
A jab from Whyte misses.
Will Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte throws a series of punches but Haim moves out of range.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Haim is just out of range.
Whyte tests Haim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whyte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haim.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whyte stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Haim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whyte throws a nice looking combination but Haim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whyte throws a sloppy head kick and Haim moves out of range easily.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whyte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haim is looking for a kimura here.
Whyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haim is trying to control the action in half guard but Whyte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Whyte is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Haim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucius Vorenus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Seagal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucius Vorenus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorenus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vorenus.
Seagal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vorenus throws out a loose jab but Seagal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vorenus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vorenus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal looks for a takedown but Vorenus sprawls well.
Vorenus scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seagal looks for a takedown but Vorenus sprawls well.
Vorenus lands a left and a right that send Seagal crashing to the mat, dazed. Vorenus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Seagal is rocked!
Seagal leaves his chin hanging out and Vorenus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Seagal crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucius Vorenus! Lucius Vorenus retains his heavyweight title!
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