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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ain't No Sunshine. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
King moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
King tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel drops King with a beautiful combination! King stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
King is rocked!
It looks like Brian King 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!
Steel cracks King with a hook to the temple - King is on wobbly legs here! Steel swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! King falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Steel wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Steel!
Alex Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BitterSweet LuLu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BitterSweet LuLu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Suggs's chin.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BitterSweet LuLu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses
and LuLu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LuLu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suggs is defending well for now.
Suggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LuLu walks away with a smile on his face. Suggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander Suggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suggs throws a lazy head kick
and LuLu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LuLu.
LuLu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LuLu tries to land knees in the clinch but Suggs avoids the damage to the body.
LuLu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Suggs is trying to pull guard but LuLu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LuLu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LuLu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suggs avoids it.
LuLu misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs has clasped his hands together around LuLu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Suggs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suggs is staying tight to LuLu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
LuLu pushes Suggs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Suggs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Suggs taking a breather here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Suggs.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Suggs connects with a leg kick. LuLu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suggs throws a head kick that LuLu semi-blocks.
Suggs throws a low kick but LuLu avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - LuLu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Suggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suggs scores with a head kick. LuLu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
LuLu moves in looking to clinch but Suggs pushes him off.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Suggs lands with a kick to the temple. LuLu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuLu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LuLu doesn't manage to clinch there - Suggs circles away.
Suggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suggs counters with a big head kick but LuLu shrugs it off.
LuLu avoids the head kick by Suggs.
Suggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
LuLu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suggs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick by Suggs misses
and LuLu counters by clinching up.
LuLu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suggs avoids it.
LuLu misses with a knee to the head.
Suggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suggs misses with a leg kick.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
LuLu is looking to clinch but Suggs is avoiding it.
LuLu moves to clinch but Suggs breaks away
and Suggs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
LuLu closes the distance but Suggs moves to the side
and Suggs counters with a thumping low kick.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suggs thuds his shin into the meat of LuLu's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LuLu wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Suggs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LuLu tries to clinch there but Suggs circles away.
LuLu blocks a head kick by Suggs.
A head kick by Suggs misses
and LuLu moves into the clinch.
Suggs breaks from the clinch.
Suggs lands a high kick!
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LuLu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick by Suggs misses
and LuLu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suggs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LuLu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LuLu tries to land a knee to the head but Suggs blocks with his arms.
LuLu throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LuLu misses with an elbow over the top.
LuLu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suggs tries to pull guard but LuLu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
LuLu missing with knees to the body.
LuLu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LuLu tries to clinch up
and Suggs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Suggs throws a leg kick
and LuLu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LuLu tries to land knees in the clinch but Suggs avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LuLu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LuLu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LuLu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LuLu missing with knees to the body.
LuLu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suggs.
Suggs pulls guard effortlessly.
Suggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suggs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because BitterSweet LuLu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - LuLu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suggs counters with a head kick. That will keep LuLu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LuLu avoids the head kick by Suggs.
Suggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
BitterSweet LuLu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suggs lands a nice looking body kick.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LuLu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LuLu throws an elbow but it misses.
LuLu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suggs.
LuLu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suggs is defending well for now.
Suggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
BitterSweet LuLu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Suggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
LuLu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suggs avoids it.
LuLu misses with a knee to the head.
Suggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suggs manages to break the clinch.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses
and LuLu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suggs avoiding damage as LuLu throws knees 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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LuLu landing knees to the body.
Suggs is trying to pull guard but LuLu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Suggs is trying to break the clinch but LuLu has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that BitterSweet LuLu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suggs throws a head kick but LuLu moves out of range.
Suggs scores with a head kick. LuLu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Suggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suggs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LuLu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Suggs misses
and LuLu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LuLu.
LuLu has Suggs pressed against the cage, preventing Suggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suggs dodges an elbow strike from LuLu.
Suggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LuLu just stands there and leans against the cage.
LuLu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LuLu missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs managing to block the knees to the body from LuLu.
LuLu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suggs tries to pull guard but LuLu won't allow it.
LuLu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suggs is defending well for now.
Suggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LuLu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suggs is trying to push LuLu away but LuLu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Suggs avoiding damage as LuLu throws knees to the body.
Suggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LuLu tries to land knees in the clinch but Suggs avoids the damage to the body.
BitterSweet LuLu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LuLu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
BitterSweet LuLu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Suggs.
Suggs avoids the elbow strike from LuLu, against the cage.
Suggs dodges an elbow strike from LuLu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LuLu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suggs's brow.
Suggs tries to circle away but LuLu has him pinned against the cage.
LuLu misses with an elbow strike.
Suggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LuLu missing with knees to the body.
LuLu scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs avoiding damage as LuLu throws knees to the body.
LuLu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suggs blocks it with crossed arms.
LuLu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LuLu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suggs avoids it.
Suggs avoiding damage as LuLu throws knees to the body.
LuLu misses with a knee to the head.
LuLu prevents Suggs from breaking the clinch.
Suggs avoids a wild elbow strike from LuLu.
LuLu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs blocks an elbow strike from LuLu.
Suggs is trying to pull guard but LuLu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LuLu tries to land knees in the clinch but Suggs avoids the damage to the body.
LuLu misses with a knee strike.
Suggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LuLu to keep the fight standing.
LuLu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suggs jumps guard but LuLu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LuLu misses with an elbow over the top.
LuLu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
BitterSweet LuLu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LuLu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Suggs!
A very excited looking Alexander Suggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Corpor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Corpor's choice of entrance music: Can't Be Touched. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Corpor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corpor but Corpor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corpor throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Corpor scores with a punch to the head.
Corpor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Riley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Corpor looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Corpor is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riley lets go of the hold and Corpor can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Riley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between InIt Winit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Cool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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132 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, InIt Winit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ja Cool!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winit is not content to let Cool control the position.
Cool tries for a kimura but Winit is defending well.
Winit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cool is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cool has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Winit is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cool yanks on the arm and Winit is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cool.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ja Cool!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charcobeau comes into the arena with Fortunate Son blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perry Charcobeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charcobeau slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakuraba scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Charcobeau.
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcobeau is just out of range.
Charcobeau lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown
and Charcobeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perry Charcobeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Sakuraba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcobeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charcobeau counters with a nice kick to the body.
Charcobeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charcobeau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charcobeau misses with a right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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!
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Charcobeau is a slippery customer.
Charcobeau tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Charcobeau is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charcobeau avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Charcobeau wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Charcobeau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Charcobeau is holding on for now.
Charcobeau trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Charcobeau is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Charcobeau defends it.
Charcobeau gets full guard.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Naruto Sakuraba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sakuraba throws a poor cross that misses
and Charcobeau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charcobeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charcobeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Charcobeau.
Sakuraba misses with a right hand
and Charcobeau counters with a head kick that drops Sakuraba to the mat! Sakuraba scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sakuraba is rocked!
Charcobeau circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sakuraba to the canvas! Sakuraba doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Charcobeau keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry Charcobeau!
Our winner, Perry Charcobeau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Gant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gant comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Murder was the Case. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Gant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Bammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gant tries to bum rush Bammer with a series of wild strikes but Bammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gant misses the body punch
and Bammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Bammer as Gant shoots in.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bammer lands a jab to Gant's midsection.
Bammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Bammer closes the distance and clinches.
Gant managing to block the knees to the body from Bammer.
Gant goes for a takedown attempt but Bammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gant dives in and scores a takedown into Bammer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gant tries to free his leg and advance position but Bammer is retaining full guard.
Gant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gant trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bammer controlling the position.
Gant scoring with some ground and pound.
Bammer pulls Gant in close to prevent any damage.
Gant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gant. That's going to slow Bammer down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammer is looking to clinch.
Bammer throws a right and a left that Gant avoids nicely.
Gant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bammer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gant trying to control but Bammer is working from the bottom.
Gant 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.
Gant lands a couple of elbows.
Gant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gant is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer controlling the position.
Bammer wants to stand up but Gant is controlling him.
Gant trying to control but Bammer is working from the bottom.
Bammer looking to control.
Gant wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving.
Gant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Omar Gant has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gant ducks under a wild hook from Bammer.
Gant tries a head kick but it misses.
Bammer avoids the head kick by Gant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Bammer tries to clinch up.
Bammer swings for the body but Gant moves out of range.
Bammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gant.
Gant blocks a leg kick.
Bammer tries to clinch up but Gant circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bammer tries to score with a low kick but Gant moves his leg out of the way.
Gant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gant lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Gant dominated that round.
That's time! Gant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gant.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gant, right into the meat.
Bammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Gant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bammer struggling a bit here.
Gant is looking to take a break and control but Bammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gant swings around for an armbar but Bammer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gant's guard.
Gant wants to sweep here but Bammer controlling him for the moment.
Gant looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gant has his foot on Bammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Bammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gant has his foot on Bammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Bammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bammer has managed to get both his arms back between Gant's legs - danger averted.
Bammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bammer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammer looking to control.
Bammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bammer has Gant pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gant trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gant looking to sit in guard and control but Bammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gant 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.
Bammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bammer has managed to get both his arms back between Gant's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gant has his foot on Bammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Gant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bammer stands up from Gant's guard - Bammer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bammer throws a hook to the side of Gant's head but Gant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bammer moves away from the strike by Gant.
Gant shoots in for a takedown but Bammer shows good takedown defense.
Hammer Bammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bammer throws a nice looking combination but Gant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gant throws a leg kick but Bammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gant blocks a low kick nicely.
Gant lands with a slapping head kick.
Bammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gant dodges an elbow strike from Bammer.
Gant avoids a wild elbow strike from Bammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Bammer.
Gant avoids a wild elbow strike from Bammer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bammer throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Gant dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bammer tries to clinch up but Gant circles away and keeps his distance.
Gant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gant misses with a head kick.
Gant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bammer cracks a nice hook into Gant's ribs.
Bammer throws a leg kick but Gant moved away.
Bammer gets caught napping as Gant dives in and scores a takedown. Bammer manages to retain guard.
Gant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bammer dives on top into guard.
Bammer gets to his feet - Gant follows without any prompting.
Gant tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gant throws a looping overhand right but Bammer ducks down to avoid it.
Gant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bammer. That did some damage!
Gant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gant throws a chopping leg kick but Bammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Gant moves away from the strike by Bammer.
Bammer misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Gant.
Bammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gant is out of range.
Bammer moves out of range of the body kick from Gant.
Gant tries to land a front kick but Bammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammer misses with a low kick.
Gant misses with a leg kick.
Bammer is looking to clinch.
Omar Gant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gant throws a head kick but Bammer moves out of range.
Gant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bammer checks it well.
Gant scoring well with a low kick there.
Gant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Gant.
Bammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bammer is fending him off so far but Gant persists. Nope, Bammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer Bammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gant throws a head kick that misses
and Bammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer blocks a head kick by Gant.
Bammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gant, pushing him back against the cage.
Bammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gant avoids a wild elbow strike from Bammer.
Bammer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gant blocks an elbow strike from Bammer.
Gant is trying to break the clinch but Bammer has him pressed against the cage.
Gant looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Gant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bammer trying to control the position but instead, Gant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bammer into the cage.
Gant looking for a takedown.
Bammer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gant is defending well for now.
Gant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bammer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Omar Gant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bammer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hammer Bammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bammer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gant's defenses.
Bammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gant wants a takedown but no success here.
Gant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gant tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bammer lands a right hand.
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!
Gant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hammer Bammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Gant!
A relieved looking Omar Gant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunshine.
Danga de danga de dang - Sunshine scores with a four punch combination!
Sunshine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuraba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunshine.
Sakuraba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sunshine misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sunshine!
Sakuraba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Sakuraba working for a submission but Sunshine is keeping him at bay.
Sunshine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Sunshine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sunshine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sakuraba.
Sunshine prevents Sakuraba from taking his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sakuraba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sakuraba looking to ground and pound but Sunshine is blocking nicely.
Sunshine has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Well, with Sakuraba on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sunshine is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sakuraba looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunshine avoids the strikes from Sakuraba.
Sunshine defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sakuraba looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba has Sunshine flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sakuraba is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sunshine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sakuraba is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sakuraba gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sakuraba gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sakuraba apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sunshine swings for the body but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
Sunshine throws a looping overhand right but Sakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Sunshine misses with a right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Sunshine.
No joy there for Sakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sunshine misses the jab.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sunshine circles away.
Sunshine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Sunshine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sunshine just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Sunshine.
Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sunshine.
Sunshine misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Sunshine coming out on top.
Sunshine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Sunshine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Peter Sunshine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
A punch combination from Sakuraba misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunshine misses the target.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunshine throws out the jab.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sunshine looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sunshine circles away.
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sunshine's half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunshine trying to control from the bottom.
Sunshine wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's time! Sunshine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakuraba misses with a two punch combination.
Sunshine is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sakuraba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Sunshine ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba dives in and grabs Sunshine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sunshine pushes down on Sakuraba's head and hops out.
A combination from Sunshine does no damage.
Sunshine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunshine tries to sprawl but Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Sunshine defends the submission attempt.
Sunshine trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sunshine is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Sunshine won't allow it.
Sunshine is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sunshine is in trouble now - Sakuraba has advanced to mount!
Sakuraba has control of Sunshine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sunshine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sunshine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sakuraba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba thowing shots but they're missing.
Sakuraba manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sunshine to take his back!
Sakuraba working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sunshine is doing well to defend. Sakuraba seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sunshine is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazushi Sakuraba!
After the big win, Kazushi Sakuraba made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shot in the Arm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silverton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joey Silverton struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Joey Silverton looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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156 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dong Ming Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Silverton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak misses with a straight right.
Silverton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pak scores with a jab. Silverton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silverton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silverton did well to prevent Pak getting side control.
Pak trying to control from half guard but Silverton is working away.
Pak wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pak throwing shots but Silverton is blocking nicely.
Silverton tries to roll over but Pak keeps him under control.
Silverton is refusing to be controlled, as Pak sits in half guard.
Pak wants to free his trapped foot but Silverton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak trying to advance position but Silverton counters by regaining guard.
Pak looking to pass the guard.
Pak is working hard here to advance position.
Pak stands and throws Silverton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pak is trying to get an arm triangle but Silverton is defending well.
Pak tries to move to mount but Silverton blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverton parries the strikes from Pak easily there. Pak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silverton to escape.
Pak swings around for an armbar but Silverton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pak's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silverton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silverton looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pak looking for a guillotine here but Silverton defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverton throwing strikes from guard but Pak blocks nicely.
Pak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silverton is one step ahead there.
Pak wants to hit a switch here but Silverton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pak there!
Pak tries to lock up and control but Silverton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pak tries to reverse the position but Silverton maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverton looking to pass the guard.
Pak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silverton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silverton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pak manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Ming Pak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silverton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joey Silverton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pak throws out a powerful jab.
Pak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pak moves into the clinch.
Pak prevents a body shot from Silverton.
Silverton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silverton blocks an uppercut.
Pak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silverton is keeping busy.
Pak throws a head punch that misses.
Pak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverton prevents a body shot from Pak.
Pak throws a head punch that misses.
Pak gets through Silverton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pak throws a punch but it's blocked by Silverton.
Silverton blocks a body shot from Pak.
Pak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pak tries to work over Silverton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silverton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silverton misses with a punch to the body.
Silverton can't find room to land a body shot as Pak controls the action.
Silverton misses with a body punch.
Pak misses with a body punch.
Pak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pak misses with a punch on the inside.
Silverton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pak pushes Silverton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Pak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silverton lands a body shot.
Pak prevents a body shot from Silverton.
Pak slowing the pace effectively.
Pak working aggressively here.
Pak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pak tries a body shot but Silverton blocks it.
Pak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silverton backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pak.
Pak misses with a punch on the inside.
Pak struggles to land a body shot inside as Silverton controls his hands.
Pak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silverton lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Pak.
Silverton managing to block the knees to the body from Pak.
Pak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silverton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pak fails to land.
Silverton lands a body punch.
Silverton lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silverton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak scores with a shot to the side of Silverton's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Pak.
Silverton misses with a punch to the body.
Pak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pak misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silverton.
Pak lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pak misses with a punch on the inside.
Silverton tries a body shot but Pak blocks it.
Pak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silverton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pak avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Ming Pak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pak clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Pak.
Silverton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pak's elbow.
Silverton tries a body shot but Pak blocks it.
Dong Ming Pak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pak misses with a body punch.
Pak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pak tries a knee to the head but Silverton blocks it.
Pak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pak throws a head punch that misses.
Silverton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Pak scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Pak.
Silverton can't find room to land a body shot as Pak controls the action.
Pak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Pak on the inside.
Pak lands a nice knee to the body.
Pak throws a punch but it's blocked by Silverton.
Silverton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silverton throws a head punch that misses.
Pak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silverton prevents a body shot from Pak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak lands an uppercut.
Silverton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silverton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pak tries to land a knee to the head but Silverton blocks with his arms.
Silverton tries for a takedown but Pak manages to get underhooks.
Dong Ming Pak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Silverton.
Silverton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pak throws a head punch that misses.
Pak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silverton backwards.
Pak prevents a body shot from Silverton.
Pak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pak misses with a knee to the head.
Silverton managing to block the knees to the body from Pak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Pak on the inside.
Silverton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silverton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong Ming Pak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silverton tries to score a body lock takedown but Pak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joey Silverton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pak crunches a lovely knee into Silverton's ribcage.
Pak tries to land a knee to the head but Silverton blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silverton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pak trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pak.
Silverton tries to throw a body punch but Pak avoids it by throwing Silverton back against the cage.
A short left from Pak.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pak pushes Silverton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Ming Pak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Ming Pak!
Dong Ming Pak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spike Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Spike Law has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Spike Law seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spike Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Law lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into range.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Matthews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Law.
Law lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Law darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Law tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews slips under a jab from Law.
Law misses with a leg kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Law.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews is trying to push Law away but Law has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Law misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Law is controlling him.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law throws an elbow that misses.
Law slowing the pace effectively.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
A short right from Matthews.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Law pushes Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Law into the cage.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matthews takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Law, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Law dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Law lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matthews backs up against the cage.
Matthews lands with a right hand.
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Law. Law maintains the clinch.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Law will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthews up against the cage.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Matthews, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matthews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Spike Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law gets a clinch.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Law.
Law throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Law.
Law has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Law.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Law misses with the head strike.
Spike Law has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Law is controlling him.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews tries to circle away but Law has him pinned against the cage.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Law looks to land a combination but Matthews avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Law.
Law misses with a body punch
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Law misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Law swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthews.
A big right from Law misses.
Law stalks Matthews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matthews's face. Matthews staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Law.
Law fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Matthews.
The fighters circling - Law throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Law wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Law.
Law defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law misses with a jab to the body
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Law misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spike Law will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Law clinches.
Law lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Law has his back to the cage.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matthews throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Law scores with a head kick.
Matthews misses with an uppercut.
Spike Law is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Law.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law is looking to clinch.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Law as he connects with a hook.
Law fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Law tries a head kick but it misses.
Law tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Law.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Law counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spike Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Law.
Law misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Law's hands.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Law connects with an inside leg kick.
Law throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Law misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Law ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Law.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Matthews throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Law clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Law slips under a jab.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Matthews moves out of range as Law strikes.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Law is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Matthews knocks Law out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Matthews!
Michael Matthews is the new bantamweight champion!
Michael Matthews 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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