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ToP 41 - Rush PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Hardison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Duguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardison comes to the cage accompanied by Get Low. Duguay has chosen Chumbawamba - Tubthumping as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Hardison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Duguay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Duguay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duguay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardison's waist but Hardison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duguay off to one side.
Hardison throws a head kick but Duguay moves out of range.
Hardison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duguay.
Duguay with a poor takedown
and Hardison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kendrick Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Duguay.
Duguay can't get the takedown.
Hardison jumps guard and drags Duguay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Duguay trying to control but Hardison is working from the bottom.
Duguay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardison keeping moving, preventing Duguay from controlling successfully.
Duguay wants to pass the guard but Hardison is keeping the position.
Duguay trying to control but Hardison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison looking to control.
Hardison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duguay shoots in for a double leg but Hardison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardison closes the distance and clinches up with Duguay, looking for a takedown. Hardison pushes Duguay against the cage but Duguay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardison throws a head kick that misses.
Hardison lands a nice looking body kick.
Duguay tries to sprawl but Hardison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hardison seems content to control.
Hardison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duguay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardison wants to free his trapped foot but Duguay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duguay keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kendrick Hardison has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hardison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duguay trying to control from the bottom.
Duguay has one foot on Hardison's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Duguay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duguay looks winded!
Hardison scores with a takedown into Duguay's guard.
Hardison gets to his feet - Duguay follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duguay.
Hardison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardison wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardison lands a head kick. Duguay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardison stuffs the takedown.
Hardison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duguay circles away.
Hardison clinches up with Duguay and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Duguay as Hardison shoots in.
Duguay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardison as he avoids it easily.
Duguay swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardison.
Duguay has his takedown stuffed
and Hardison counters with a nice body kick.
Hardison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardison showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duguay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Hardison is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Hardison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardison rushes Duguay and presses him up against the cage.
Hardison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardison closes the distance and pushes Duguay back into the cage.
Hardison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duguay misses with a takedown
and Hardison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardison looking to sit in guard and control but Duguay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duguay has gone for a leg lock! Hardison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duguay's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duguay keeping full guard, as Hardison tries to pass.
Kendrick Hardison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duguay looking for a triangle here. Hardison is fighting it but it looks tight! Duguay pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hardison is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dustin Duguay!
Dustin Duguay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Krutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandr Krutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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226 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Breneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Krutov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breneman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breneman.
Breneman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krutov, pushing him back against the cage.
Breneman is looking to break free of the clinch but Krutov has double underhooks.
Breneman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Breneman is trying to trip Krutov. He has hold of a leg but Krutov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Breneman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Breneman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Breneman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breneman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krutov sprawls well. Krutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breneman gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Breneman throws a wild body kick that Krutov sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutov connects with a right hand. Breneman shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krutov.
Krutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breneman.
Krutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krutov throws a body kick that misses.
Krutov lands a jab to the head.
Krutov misses with a low kick.
Breneman is looking to clinch but Krutov is avoiding it.
Breneman shoots in for a takedown but Krutov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krutov tries a low kick but Breneman avoids it.
Krutov misses with a hook. Breneman ducked under it nicely.
Breneman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Breneman is just out of range.
Krutov throws a wild body kick that Breneman sees coming a mile off.
Krutov gets caught napping as Breneman dives in and scores a takedown. Krutov manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breneman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krutov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breneman has managed to get both his arms back between Krutov's legs - danger averted.
Breneman passes Krutov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krutov wants to get back to his feet.
Breneman decides to stand up.
Krutov avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Breneman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krutov's waist but Krutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breneman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krutov.
Krutov lands a jab to Breneman's midsection.
Breneman is breathing heavily.
Breneman tries for a takedown but Krutov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krutov throws a leg kick that misses.
Breneman throws a low kick but Krutov moves out of range easily.
Krutov misses with a body kick.
Breneman takes one to the side of the head.
Breneman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krutov misses with a body kick.
Krutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krutov, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Breneman takes a step back to recover.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt - Krutov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Krutov lands the left hand.
Krutov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Breneman. That did some damage!
Krutov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Breneman on the side of the head.
Krutov cracks Breneman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Breneman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krutov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breneman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krutov scores with a body shot.
Breneman avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Krutov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krutov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breneman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krutov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breneman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krutov tries to advance to mount but Breneman denies him.
Breneman is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutov working away.
Krutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breneman keeps working.
Krutov lands an elbow.
Breneman tries to bench press Krutov off him but Krutov keeps the position.
Krutov trying to control the action but Breneman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breneman defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Krutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breneman keeps working.
Krutov is staying tight to Breneman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Adam Breneman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krutov is working Breneman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Breneman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Breneman is just out of range.
Breneman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krutov. That one must have hurt.
Krutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breneman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breneman lands in his opponent's guard.
Breneman tries to free his leg and advance position but Krutov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breneman trying to control but Krutov is working from the bottom.
Breneman gets to his feet - Krutov follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Krutov.
Breneman darts in and clinches Krutov up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krutov.
Krutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breneman tries to break free but Krutov pushes him back against the cage.
Breneman wants to take the fight to the mat but Krutov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krutov looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Krutov 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!
Krutov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Krutov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Breneman gets the takedown into side control.
Krutov is not content to let Breneman control the position.
Breneman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breneman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Breneman wants to control but Krutov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman tries for a kimura but Krutov is defending well.
Breneman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krutov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breneman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Breneman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutov keeps working.
Krutov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breneman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexandr Krutov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman taking a break here but Krutov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Krutov is looking for a sweep. Breneman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breneman wants to pass to mount but Krutov is defending the position.
Krutov is looking to control Breneman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krutov avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krutov blocks a head kick by Breneman.
Krutov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Breneman.
Alexandr Krutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breneman shoots in but no luck this time.
Breneman lands a right hook to the body.
Krutov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam Breneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt - Krutov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krutov, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Breneman.
I think Krutov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Krutov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't F with da South. 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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144 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Offerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Pepper!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offerson defending well as Pepper loads up on a big left hand.
Pepper with a hook.
Pepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pepper slips a jab and a cross from Offerson.
Offerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pepper scores with a nice strike.
Offerson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Offerson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Offerson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Offerson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pepper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pepper is trying to buck Offerson off.
Pepper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offerson controlling the pace for now.
Offerson trying to control but Pepper is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pepper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Offerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pepper defending well though.
Offerson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pepper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Offerson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pepper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Offerson tries to control but Pepper wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Offerson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Offerson is working for a guillotine from mount but Pepper frees his head quite easily.
Pepper is trying to stand.
Offerson fails to advance to Pepper's back.
Pepper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offerson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Offerson fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson punching from mount but Pepper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pepper trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pepper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pepper is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Offerson wants to finish this one by submission but Pepper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Offerson.
Offerson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Offerson throwing strikes here but Pepper is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Offerson working for a submission but Pepper is keeping him at bay.
Pepper is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Offerson has taken his back.
Offerson tries to keep control of the position but Pepper is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Offerson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pepper could be in trouble here!
Pepper showing good submission defense here.
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!
Pepper is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Offerson is looking for the choke from the back position but Pepper is controlling his hands well.
Offerson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pepper is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Offerson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pepper taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Offerson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Offerson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen The High Road as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Craig Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Anderson tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taylor throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Taylor misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Anderson. Oh but Taylor has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Anderson goes limp - he's gone! Taylor jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Taylor!
Jon Taylor 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping Petunia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Mendes's chin.
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157 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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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 Montreal, Jake Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petunia fails with a takedown attempt.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt
and Petunia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt
and Petunia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Petunia moves out of range.
Petunia shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendes sprawls well. He's pushed Petunia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendes catches Petunia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petunia shoots in but no luck this time.
Petunia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petunia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendes!
Mendes decides to stand back up.
Petunia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mendes counter with a right hand.
Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petunia manages to avoid it.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petunia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petunia's hands.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petunia staying out of range there.
Mendes throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes throws a right hand that Petunia ducks under and follows up with a left that Petunia also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petunia tries for a takedown but Mendes circles away easily
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendes stuffs the takedown.
Petunia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petunia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petunia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mendes counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petunia misses with a takedown
and Mendes counters with a left and a right that stings Petunia.
Petunia with a poor takedown
and Mendes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendes connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mendes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petunia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
Petunia misses with a takedown
and Mendes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes lands a left and a right that send Petunia crashing to the mat, dazed. Mendes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Petunia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes connects with a body shot that sends Petunia's belly button to the back.
Petunia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendes.
Jake Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Petunia misses with a takedown
and Mendes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petunia thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Petunia fails with the takedown
and Mendes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
Petunia slips under a jab.
Petunia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes trying to control the position here.
Petunia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mendes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mendes has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jake Mendes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Petunia dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on Petunia's head and hops out.
Mendes leaves Petunia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petunia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendes but Mendes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petunia walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
Mendes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petunia.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Petunia avoids it well.
Petunia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petunia throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mendes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
Petunia fails with the takedown
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes leaves Petunia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petunia can do to turn this around?
Petunia takes one to the chin there.
Petunia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petunia fails with the takedown
and Mendes counters with a crisp one two that drops Petunia! Mendes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Petunia to his feet! Petunia is in big trouble!
Petunia is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendes finish him?
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes drops Petunia with a huge uppercut! Petunia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mendes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Mendes!
A victorious Jake Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Sabre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Romero Jacare's chin.
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178 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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187 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romero Jacare!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacare counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sabre's guard now.
Sabre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sabre lands a decent punch to the body there.
Sabre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabre, not yet.
Jacare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacare preventing the sweep.
Jacare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacare pushes down on Sabre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacare 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.
Jacare is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacare prevents Sabre from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacare is thwarting Sabre's attempts to control the position.
Sabre is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacare 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! Sabre is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romero Jacare!
Romero Jacare took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Yaroslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kory Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaroslev comes to the cage accompanied by War is the Answer - Five Finger Death Punch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
285 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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275 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Yaroslev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kory Hodgins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaroslev leaves Hodgins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yaroslev stuffs the takedown attempt from Hodgins. Hodgins gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hodgins. Yaroslev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hodgins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaroslev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aleksander Yaroslev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kory Hodgins.
Yaroslev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hodgins's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodgins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yaroslev counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hodgins badly! He tries to strike back but Yaroslev puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hodgins out cold! Oh man, Hodgins will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksander Yaroslev!
An out of breath Aleksander Yaroslev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Pieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pieter Pieter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pieter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Pieter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pieter is out of range.
Pieter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pieter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Pieter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Pieter. Pieter gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Pieter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Pieter tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Pieter blocks an uppercut.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pieter.
Pieter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Pieter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Griffin slows down the pace here.
Griffin pushes Pieter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Pieter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.
Griffin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griffin lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pieter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffin walks away with a smile on his face. Pieter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pieter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Pieter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pieter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Pieter shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Pieter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pieter dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Pieter's head and hops out.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Pieter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin throws a solid leg kick but Pieter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffin.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Pieter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pieter's elbow.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Pieter is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Griffin misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pieter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Pieter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Pieter seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Griffin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pieter shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Pieter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin feints a jab promting Pieter to slip. Griffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pieter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Griffin stuns Pieter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pieter moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Griffin rushes Pieter and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Pieter.
Pieter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pieter jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Pieter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pieter blocking some punches.
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pieter's elbow.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Griffin gets underhooks to prevent Pieter's takedown attempt.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Pieter avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffin working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter can't get the takedown.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Griffin.
Pieter takes a shot to the head.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pieter backwards.
Pieter is rocked!
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Pieter on that attempt.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Pieter circles away.
Pieter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pieter somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pieter avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Pieter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Pieter! He's out on his feet! Griffin rushes in and drops Pieter with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Parker Griffin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathurin Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orndorf comes to the cage accompanied by "Bodies" by Drowning Pool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
209 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathurin Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerbouchard moves out of range as Orndorf strikes.
Orndorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerbouchard closes the distance and clinches up with Orndorf, looking for a takedown. Kerbouchard pushes Orndorf against the cage but Orndorf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orndorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kerbouchard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kerbouchard ducks under a wild hook from Orndorf.
Orndorf moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orndorf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orndorf leaves Kerbouchard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerbouchard fails to land the takedown.
Paul Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathurin Kerbouchard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerbouchard tries to move into range but Orndorf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orndorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orndorf throws a hook to the side of Kerbouchard's head but Kerbouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerbouchard tries to clinch but Orndorf is having none of it.
Kerbouchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Orndorf has knocked Kerbouchard down with a huge combo! Orndorf steps away and waves a wobbly Kerbouchard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kerbouchard is rocked!
It looks like Mathurin Kerbouchard has been cut.
Paul Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerbouchard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orndorf scores with a hook to the body. Kerbouchard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orndorf lands with an overhand left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard slips a straight right by Orndorf.
Orndorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerbouchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Orndorf.
Kerbouchard is trying desperately to land a takedown but Orndorf is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kerbouchard.
A telegraphed right hand from Orndorf misses the target.
Orndorf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerbouchard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orndorf throws a jab when Kerbouchard was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerbouchard is defended easily by Orndorf.
Orndorf throws a jab when Kerbouchard was well out of range.
Kerbouchard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf misses with a wild combination.
Orndorf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orndorf lands with a straight right. Kerbouchard didn't see that one coming.
Orndorf lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orndorf cracks the inside of Kerbouchard's front leg.
Kerbouchard tries to close the distance and clinch but Orndorf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Orndorf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathurin Kerbouchard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Orndorf looks to land a left hand but Kerbouchard moved out of range nicely.
Orndorf lands a jab-cross combination.
Orndorf feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerbouchard sprawling to the canvas! Kerbouchard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orndorf finish him?!
Kerbouchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Orndorf finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orndorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerbouchard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orndorf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kerbouchard seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerbouchard gets the takedown into side control.
Kerbouchard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orndorf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerbouchard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orndorf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kerbouchard but great work by Orndorf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kerbouchard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kerbouchard tries to bench press Orndorf off him but Orndorf keeps the position.
Kerbouchard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kerbouchard is looking to control Orndorf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerbouchard avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard tries to get to full guard but Orndorf has control of the leg.
Kerbouchard wants to control the action here but instead Orndorf manages to pass to full mount!
Kerbouchard is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kerbouchard is looking to improve his position.
Kerbouchard looking for a kimura from the bottom but Orndorf passes into side control!
Orndorf decides to stand back up. Orndorf steps back and let's Kerbouchard get back to his feet.
Kerbouchard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orndorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerbouchard somewhat.
Orndorf lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kerbouchard looks for a takedown but Orndorf sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orndorf lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paul Orndorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that Kerbouchard avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Orndorf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mathurin Kerbouchard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orndorf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerbouchard. That did some damage!
Kerbouchard moves out of range as Orndorf strikes.
Kerbouchard slips under a jab.
Orndorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orndorf lands with a hook. Kerbouchard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Orndorf as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Orndorf.
Kerbouchard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orndorf circles away.
Mathurin Kerbouchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerbouchard sprawling to the canvas! Kerbouchard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orndorf finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerbouchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kerbouchard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orndorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerbouchard.
Orndorf connects with a body shot that sends Kerbouchard's belly button to the back.
Orndorf clobbers Kerbouchard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orndorf scoring well with a low kick there.
Orndorf cracks Kerbouchard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerbouchard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Orndorf finish him?
Orndorf sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kerbouchard's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kerbouchard's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Orndorf!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Orndorf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Tyson (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bridges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridges misses the shot to the body.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bridges is able to avoid easily.
Bridges takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bridges throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bridges.
Tyson misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Bridges shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson tried to score with a low kick but Bridges checks it.
Bridges on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson leaves Bridges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bridges shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bridges is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. Bridges looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bridges looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Bridges persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson is looking to slow Bridges down with leg kicks.
Bridges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Meldrick Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridges looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Bridges persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyson stuns Bridges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson connects with a high kick.
Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bridges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
Tyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bridges misses the body punch
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bridges's sensitive parts.
Tyson slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tyson.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Bridges checks it.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Bridges's leg. Bridges is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bridges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bridges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bridges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
Tyson gets a clinch.
Tyson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyson.
Bridges misses with a punch to the body.
Bridges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bridges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bridges misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Bridges misses with an uppercut.
Bridges lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bridges misses with a left hand
and Tyson counters with a head kick that drops Bridges to the mat! Bridges scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Tyson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bridges shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bridges fails with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyson throws out a leg kick but Bridges moves out of range and Tyson only half commits.
Bridges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Bridges's leg but Bridges calmly moves out of range.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bridges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Bridges throws a strike but Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bridges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bridges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bridges keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Bridges is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bridges looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson thows a body kick. Bridges tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Bridges tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Bridges back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bridges is rocked!
It looks like Leon Bridges has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bridges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridges.
Tyson sends Bridges crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyson is motioning to the referee to let Bridges up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bridges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bridges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson defending well as Bridges loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyson throws an overhand right that drops Bridges like a sack of potatoes! Tyson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meldrick Tyson!
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