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AD94: Fighter House Rules PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killer Benji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Dayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Dayne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killer Benji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Dayne!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayne shoots in and bounces Benji off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayne.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dayne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dayne postures up in Benji's guard and throws a big left but Benji blocks it.
Dayne is in close to Benji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dayne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dayne is in close to Benji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benji is breathing heavily.
Dayne is working Benji over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayne with a nice head shot there.
Dayne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dayne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benji is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Benji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benji can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dayne works his way into full mount!
Dayne cracks Benji with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Dayne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deryk Tweedle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euron Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tweedle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mickey Avalon-Stroke Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deryk Tweedle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euron Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyjoy misses with a straight left.
Greyjoy misses with a hook. Tweedle ducked under it nicely.
Tweedle lands with a nice body kick.
Greyjoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tweedle.
Greyjoy misses with the combination.
Tweedle catches Greyjoy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greyjoy digs a good hook to Tweedle's body.
Greyjoy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tweedle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tweedle slips a jab and a cross from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy misses with a body shot.
Greyjoy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tweedle's head backwards.
Tweedle blocks a jab.
Greyjoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tweedle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greyjoy misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tweedle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Greyjoy's head.
It looks like Euron Greyjoy has been cut.
Greyjoy scores with a one two! Tweedle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tweedle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tweedle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greyjoy's calf.
Tweedle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greyjoy moves out of range as Tweedle strikes.
Tweedle connects with a solid leg kick.
Greyjoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greyjoy wants to break free but Tweedle has control.
Tweedle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedle with a knee to the head.
Greyjoy is rocked!
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
Greyjoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tweedle finish him?
Greyjoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tweedle won't allow it.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Tweedle lands a knee to the head.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but Greyjoy blocks it.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedle has Greyjoy pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Greyjoy is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tweedle - that's hurt Greyjoy badly! Oh, another knee lands and Greyjoy is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Greyjoy doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Deryk Tweedle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Deryk Tweedle made sure he mentioned Empire Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eysteinn H Sigur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Drove All Night. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eysteinn H Sigur was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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198 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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191 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eysteinn H Sigur!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande throws out a powerful jab.
Jacques Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigur lands a really nice looking cross but Grande seems unphased.
A cross from Grande lands.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Grande does it's job there.
Grande avoids the head kick by Sigur.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigur misses with a head kick.
Sigur throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sigur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Sigur's belly button to the back.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Grande lands an overhand right.
Grande walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Grande coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sigur. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande misses with a hook. Sigur ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Sigur.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Sigur slips a jab and a cross from Grande.
Grande throws a right and a left that Sigur avoids nicely.
Sigur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grande counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sigur thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sigur is defended easily by Grande.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigur.
Sigur tries to sprawl but Grande drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grande is taking a breather. Sigur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grande is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grande lands with a punch from half guard.
Sigur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sigur won't allow Grande to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grande in particular looking to stall.
Grande misses with a head shot. Sigur uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grande makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grande scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grande is pushing down on Sigur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sigur is fighting to maintain full guard but Grande has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grande lands with a punch from half guard.
Sigur is rocked!
Grande is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sigur is still in real trouble! Can Grande finish him?
Grande is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grande lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grande not doing much here.
Grande winds up and cracks Sigur with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande lands strikes from half guard.
Grande scores with a big shot! Sigur's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sigur! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Grande!
A victorious Jacques Grande 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamgar Jonckers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sproule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shamgar Jonckers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sproule!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonckers connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sproule! He's out on his feet! Jonckers rushes in and drops Sproule with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shamgar Jonckers!
In his post fight interview, Shamgar Jonckers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Avila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
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156 lbs
19 - 9 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parts.
Parts connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila gets caught flat footed, as Parts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Parts gets to his feet. Avila looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Avila is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parts.
It looks like Tommy Avila has been cut.
Parts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parts.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Avila misses with a straight left.
Parts swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila scores with a jab. Parts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avila looks for the body kick but Parts saw that one coming.
Parts misses with a body kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but Parts checks it.
No joy there for Parts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Parts does no damage.
Avila slips a jab and a cross from Parts.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parts moves out of range of the leg kick from Avila.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Parts throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila throws a low kick but Parts moves out of range easily.
Parts misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parts.
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avila dodges the punch combination from Parts.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
Avila tries a head kick but it misses.
Parts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parts throws a right and a left that Avila avoids nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parts 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 Avila has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Avila and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avila scores with a nice body kick.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parts is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Parts tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parts.
Parts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Avila's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Avila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parts controls the pace.
Parts 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.
Parts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Parts stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.
Parts wants to stand but Avila has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Avila seems keen to control Parts's posture.
Parts wants to stand but Avila has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avila throws a chopping leg kick but Parts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parts tries to clinch up.
Parts wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Avila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Parts's leg but Parts calmly moves out of range.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Parts does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Avila misses.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parts.
Avila throws out a powerful jab.
Avila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parts checks it well.
Parts wants to clinch.
Parts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts misses with a low kick as Avila jumps back.
Parts tries to score with a low kick but Avila moves his leg out of the way.
Parts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parts moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Parts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Parts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parts works the jab nicely.
Parts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Avila napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Parts crashes against the mat.
Avila is trying to control Parts's posture but Parts avoids it.
Avila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parts tries to stand and escape but Avila is controlling the position.
Parts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avila keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Parts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Avila's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parts moves into the clinch.
Parts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
Avila checks a low kick from Parts.
Parts checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Avila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Parts slips the punch.
Avila keeps Parts at a distance using the push kick.
Parts misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Parts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Parts looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Parts has Avila up against the cage in a clinch.
Avila displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parts up against the cage.
Parts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila prevents a body shot from Parts.
Parts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parts.
Avila wants to take the fight to the mat but Parts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parts is working for takedown but Avila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parts tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Parts tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Parts back against the cage.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parts misses with a body punch.
Parts lands an uppercut.
Parts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Avila drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parts managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Avila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila working Parts over with knees to the body.
Parts blocks an elbow strike from Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Avila just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parts's brow.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Parts prevents a body shot from Avila.
Avila is trying to maintain a safe position but Parts gets an underhook and turns Avila into the cage.
Parts scores with a shot to the side of Avila's head.
Parts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Parts lands a shoulder strike.
Parts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parts blocks a leg kick.
Parts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parts blocks a low kick nicely.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
Parts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parts works over Avila's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well.
Parts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avila's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila trying to control the position.
Parts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Avila's guard.
Parts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avila has escaped and now he's on top!
Avila wants to control from the top but Parts keeps moving.
Parts controlling Avila's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parts wants to get back to his feet but Avila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parts is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avila tries to keep at a distance but Parts has taken the fight into the clinch.
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 Ryan Parts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Avila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Parts tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
Parts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parts misses with a series of wild punches.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parts's sensitive parts.
A combination from Parts does no damage.
Parts blocks the body kick.
Parts checks a leg kick.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Parts moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
Avila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Parts or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila which made him look bad.
Ryan Parts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila is looking to land body kicks.
Avila scores with a nice right hand.
Parts misses with a two punch combination.
Avila keeps the fight on the outside.
Parts throws a series of punches but Avila avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avila.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Parts moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Avila misses.
Parts blocks a leg kick.
Parts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Avila.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila wants to land a leg kick but Parts is out of range.
Avila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parts!
Parts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parts stalks Avila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Avila's face. Avila staggers backwards, shaken.
Avila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parts misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Parts throws a right and a left that Avila avoids nicely.
Avila works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Parts misses with the combination.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Parts saw that one coming.
Parts moves out of range as Avila strikes.
The fighters circling - Parts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parts is out of range.
Parts throws a series of punches but Avila avoids them all with ease.
Parts missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Parts throws a push kick but Avila slaps the foot to one side.
Parts misses with a low kick.
Avila scores with a kick to the body.
Parts misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Parts moves out of range easily.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Parts moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
A big right from Avila misses.
Parts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Parts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avila.
Parts swinging wildly here.
Parts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila looks for the body kick but Parts saw that one coming.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parts misses with the combination.
Tommy Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Parts.
Parts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parts looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila throws a low kick but Parts avoids it.
Avila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parts.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parts shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Parts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parts misses with a series of wild punches.
Parts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
A left lands for Parts.
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Parts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parts is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avila.
Parts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avila moves away from the strike by Parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Avila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parts 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Parts!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Parts thanked Global Nutritional (Q159) 95% ROR on Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jaa's choice of entrance music: Anna Molly by Incubus. Tony Jaa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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174 lbs
18 - 16 - 1 |
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28
183 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Refn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Refn is looking to clinch.
Jaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jaa. No joy for Refn on that attempt.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Refn wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jaa as Refn shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Refn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Refn tries for a takedown but Jaa circles away easily
and Jaa counters with a good, hard body kick but Refn shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaa. That's going to slow Refn down.
Jaa slips under a jab from Refn.
Jaa forces Refn back against the cage and clinches.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Refn fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Refn with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa scores with a head kick.
Jaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Refn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Refn wants to clinch.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Refn wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Refn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crunch! Jaa slams his shin into Refn's torso.
Refn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaa. Jaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Refn.
Refn fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Refn shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Refn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Refn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaa defends it nicely.
Jaa cracks the inside of Refn's front leg.
Refn moves into the clinch.
Refn misses with the head strike.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Refn tries to clinch but Jaa is having none of it.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Refn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Refn tries for a takedown but Jaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Refn.
Refn shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense.
Refn is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Refn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Refn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
Jaa scores with a head kick. Refn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Refn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaa as he jumps to the side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Refn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaa.
Jaa cracks the inside of Refn's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa thows a body kick. Refn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Refn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaa.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jaa enables Refn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jaa 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.
Jaa pulls Refn in close to prevent any damage.
Jaa controls Refn momentarily but Refn frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Refn is one step ahead there.
Refn is in close to Jaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Refn defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Refn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Jaa.
Refn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Refn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony Jaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Refn tries to clinch but Jaa moves out of range.
Refn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaa's waist but Jaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Refn off to one side.
Refn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Jaa.
Refn has closed the distance and engaged Jaa in a clinch.
Jaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Refn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Refn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Refn moves out of range easily.
Jaa drives through and clinches with Refn against the cage.
Jaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Jaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Refn can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Jaa lands.
Jaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Refn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Refn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Refn moves to clinch but Jaa breaks away
and Jaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. Refn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Refn.
Refn tries to clinch
and Jaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaa lands a high kick!
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa is looking to slow Refn down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa has closed the distance and engaged Refn in a clinch.
Jaa manages to break the clinch.
Jaa works Refn's body with a nice hook.
Jaa scores with a head kick. Refn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn misses with a takedown attempt - Jaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Refn shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaa lands with a kick to the temple. Refn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Refn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaa - the referee stops the clock and Refn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaa. Refn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaa throws a nice head kick!
Refn walks into a stiff left hand from Jaa.
Jaa lands a high kick!
Refn blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. Refn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Refn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaa defends it nicely.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Refn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Refn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. Refn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Refn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Refn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Refn somewhat.
Jaa defending well as Refn loads up on a big left hand.
Jaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaa - that will leave a mark!
Jaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Refn tries for a takedown but Jaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Refn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaa cracks the inside of Refn's front leg.
Jaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaa lands with a shot to the body.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Refn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Refn somewhat.
Jaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Refn backs up against the cage.
That kick from Jaa tenderised Refn's leg. Refn is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa throws a shot to the body.
Jaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Refn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jaa lands with a nice body kick.
Refn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaa throws a nice head kick!
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Refn moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Refn just misses with a punch to the body.
Refn shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Refn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Refn somewhat.
Jaa leaves Refn 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 Nicolas Refn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Refn gets tackled into the cage by Jaa. Jaa maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Refn is trying to push Jaa away but Jaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Refn in his tracks for a moment.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Refn is blocking nicely.
Refn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Refn shrugs off.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Refn.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Refn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaa throws a one two combo.
Jaa digs a good body shot into Refn's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Refn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Refn tries to clinch but Jaa is having none of it.
Jaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Refn. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaa throws a nice head kick!
Refn avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Refn is looking to clinch.
Refn avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Refn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaa as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Refn is defended easily by Jaa.
Jaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Refn takes a step back to recover.
Refn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Refn looks to clinch
and Jaa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Refn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Refn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Refn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaa swivels and escapes.
Jaa pushes Refn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Refn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Refn misses with a hook.
Refn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Refn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Refn moves out of range easily.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Refn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Refn shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense.
Nicolas Refn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Refn takes one to the chin there.
Jaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaa scores with a head kick. Refn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. Refn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Refn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Refn dives in and grabs Jaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes down on Refn's head and hops out.
Refn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaa.
Jaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Refn scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick from Jaa lands but Refn takes it in his stride.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Jaa lands but Refn takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Refn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Refn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaas head.
Refn misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Jaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Jaa made sure he mentioned Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 95%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damarcus Musasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakke Pietila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musasi comes to the cage accompanied by Collective Soul - Where the River Flows. Pietila has chosen Hard Night Out by Professor Green as his entrance music. 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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36
235 lbs
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276 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damarcus Musasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sakke Pietila!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musasi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Pietila coming out on top.
It looks like Damarcus Musasi has been cut.
Musasi misses with a straight left.
Pietila throws a wild body kick that Musasi sees coming a mile off.
Musasi lands a body shot.
Pietila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Sakke Pietila has been cut.
Pietila loads up on a big right hand but Musasi slips the punch.
Pietila misses with a straight right.
A combination from Musasi does no damage.
A jab from Pietila misses.
Pietila lands a big head kick that sends Musasi tumbling to the mat! Pietila takes a step backwards and waves Musasi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musasi looks to throw the jab but Pietila is out of range.
Pietila throws a shot from downtown. Musasi moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Pietila - just one landing.
Musasi is rocked!
Pietila dances in with a quick combination. Musasi is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pietila snaps Musasi's head back. Musasi stumbles backwards against the cage. Pietila steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Musasi's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Musasi just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sakke Pietila!
Sakke Pietila bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Benjamin Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Benjamin Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as Saukko blocks the leg kick.
Benjamin Jr checks the leg kick.
Saukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saukko.
Saukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Saukko.
Saukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Saukko misses the target.
Benjamin Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benjamin Jr stuns Saukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Saukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benjamin Jr under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Benjamin Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Saukko as he connects with a hook.
Saukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saukko throws the left hand but Benjamin Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr tries to land a front kick but Saukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr tries to move into range but Saukko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benjamin Jr misses with an uppercut
enabling Saukko to counter with a crisp jab.
Saukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin Jr thumps Saukko with a low kick.
Saukko thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko slips a straight right by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saukko. Saukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin Jr slips the punch.
Saukko blocks a jab.
Saukko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saukko checks a leg kick.
Benjamin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko looks for the body kick but Benjamin Jr saw that one coming.
Saukko throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin Jr's shoulder, as Benjamin Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Benjamin Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A leg kick checked by Saukko.
Benjamin Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Saukko both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Saukko.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Saukko.
Saukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benjamin Jr's waist but Benjamin Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saukko off to one side.
A big right from Benjamin Jr misses.
A clash of legs there as Saukko blocks the low kick.
Benjamin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin Jr moves away.
A jab lands there for Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saukkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benjamin Jr is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
letting Benjamin Jr counter with a right hand.
Saukko catches Benjamin Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saukko is looking to land body kicks.
Benjamin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benjamin Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benjamin Jr slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Saukko cracks Benjamin Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saukko throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but Saukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr tried to score with a low kick but Saukko checks it.
Saukko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benjamin Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benjamin Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saukko misses with a body kick.
Benjamin Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin Jr connects with a leg kick. Saukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benjamin Jr cracks Saukko with a big elbow.
Saukko is looking for a sweep.
Benjamin Jr working away.
Saukko is not content to let Benjamin Jr control the position.
Benjamin Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saukko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Benjamin Jr is looking to take a break and control but Saukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benjamin Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook but Saukko blocks it.
Saukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benjamin Jr can pounce on him.
Saukko works over Benjamin Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Benjamin Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Saukko.
Benjamin Jr misses with a low kick.
Benjamin Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saukko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Benjamin Jr.
Saukko moves out of range as Benjamin Jr strikes.
Saukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benjamin Jr's calf.
Benjamin Jr scores with the left hand. Saukko knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benjamin Jr catches Saukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saukko missing with a left hand there. Benjamin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko misses with a hook.
Benjamin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Saukko is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Benjamin Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saukko can't escape the position.
Benjamin Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benjamin Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benjamin Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Benjamin Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saukko is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko can't escape the position.
Benjamin Jr controlling the pace for now.
Benjamin Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saukko looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benjamin Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Saukko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saukko is working hard here to advance position.
Saukko regains half guard.
Benjamin Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr wants to pass to mount but Saukko is defending the position.
Benjamin Jr working Saukko over with strikes.
Benjamin Jr tries to pass to full mount but Saukko defends it.
Saukko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benjamin Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benjamin Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benjamin Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benjamin Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saukko wants to improve his position but Benjamin Jr is controlling well.
Benjamin Jr is nestled in close to Saukko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benjamin Jr is looking to take a break and control but Saukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Benjamin Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saukko sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin Jr not doing much here.
Saukko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benjamin Jr wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr 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!
That kick from Benjamin Jr tenderised Saukko's leg. Saukko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin Jr.
Saukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Benjamin Jr avoids it well.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saukko checks it well.
Benjamin Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saukko misses with a hook.
Benjamin Jr throws a solid leg kick but Saukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Benjamin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko looks to throw the jab but Benjamin Jr is out of range.
Benjamin Jr missing with a left hand there. Saukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko looks for the body kick but Benjamin Jr saw that one coming.
Saukko shoots in and gets a takedown into Benjamin Jr's guard.
Benjamin Jr wants to sweep here but Saukko controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saukko prevents Benjamin Jr from getting back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benjamin Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamin Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr pulls Saukko in close to his closed guard and prevents Saukko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saukko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benjamin Jr is trying to keep Saukko in close.
Saukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thomas Benjamin Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
A punch lands to the side of Saukko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saukko throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Saukko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saukko quickly recovers to half guard.
Benjamin Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saukko's head.
Saukko taking some punishment here, with Benjamin Jr in his half guard.
Benjamin Jr wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Saukko looking for submissions off his back.
Saukko is looking for a sweep. Benjamin Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saukko is refusing to be controlled, as Benjamin Jr sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Benjamin Jr seems content to control.
Benjamin Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Benjamin Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Benjamin Jr thumps Saukko with a low kick.
Saukko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benjamin Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin Jr slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Saukko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saukko tries to score with a low kick but Benjamin Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Benjamin Jr checks a low kick from Saukko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benjamin Jr.
Saukko throws a leg kick but Benjamin Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saukko takes a swing at Benjamin Jr's ribcage but misses.
Saukko misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Benjamin Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benjamin Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
Thomas Benjamin Jr 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sarge Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: Gin and Juice by Snoop Dog. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sarge Dela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Del Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dela crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Dela gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Dela manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dela throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Dela or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Dela connects with a solid leg kick.
Dela gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dela working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarge Dela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Dela is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dela blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela gets control of Thompson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Dela keeps moving.
Dela has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thompson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dela has tightened it up now! Thompson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sarge Dela!
Sarge Dela decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano comes into the arena with The Mechanic blaring out of the sound system. Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thin Lizzy - Angel of Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leandro Alves acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Alves!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Alves checks it.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alves wants to control the pace but Luciano is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano wants to get back to his feet.
Luciano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Alves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to take Luciano's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alves cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alves looking to ground and pound but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Alves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luciano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luciano and Alves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Luciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alves.
Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.
Alves tries to advance to mount but Luciano denies him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alves advances nicely into full mount.
Alves trying to control but Luciano is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves breaks from Luciano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alves raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luciano is trying to escape the mount.
Alves with a couple of short strikes.
Alves landing strikes from the mount and Luciano is in trouble!
Alves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves prevents Luciano from getting the reversal.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
Alves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Luciano turns into him and now he's in Alves's guard.
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Luciano has passed into half guard!
Luciano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luciano decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Alves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Alves fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves blocks the body kick.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves motions for Luciano to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano connects with the punch.
Charlie Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Alves.
Alves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alves's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luciano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a nice strike.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Alves's knee but Alves avoids it well.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano wants to clinch.
Luciano wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Charlie Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a lazy head kick
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Luciano controlling the action here 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!
Luciano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luciano feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luciano trying to land knees to the body.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alves's brow.
Luciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luciano looking to slow down the pace here.
Luciano pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Alves.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Luciano.
Luciano slows down the pace here.
Luciano lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luciano throws an elbow but misses.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Luciano.
Stalling in the clinch from Luciano.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alves's brow.
Luciano stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Luciano throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves ducks right into an uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano gets caught flat footed, as Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alves trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alves slips a jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alves blocks a head kick by Luciano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Alves checks a low kick from Luciano.
Alves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Alves's defenses.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luciano on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Alves. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Alves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Alves misses.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luciano defends it well.
Alves trying to advance position but Luciano counters by regaining guard.
Luciano trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Alves stands and throws Luciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Luciano wants to control but Alves postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alves is not content to let Luciano control the position.
Alves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Luciano jumps into side control!
Alves sneaks back into half guard.
Alves trying to control but Luciano postures up.
Alves keeping control of the position.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Luciano pushes his legs off easily.
Alves is working an open guard so Luciano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands a high kick!
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Luciano tries to sprawl out of it but Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Alves misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to clinch up
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano slips a straight right by Alves.
Luciano wants to clinch.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Alves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Alves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leandro Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Luciano cracks a nice hook into Alves's ribs.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Luciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Alves misses with some punches.
Alves takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luciano landing knees to the body.
Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luciano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano looking to stall.
Luciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano is trying to stall.
Luciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano taking a breather.
Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alves's brow.
Luciano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alves is keeping busy.
Luciano scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves blocks the elbow strike.
Luciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Luciano.
Alves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luciano.
Alves is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Luciano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charlie Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Luciano.
Luciano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alves's brow.
Luciano stalling the fight.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Luciano.
Luciano stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charlie Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Alves.
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves tries for a takedown but Luciano manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids the elbow strike from Luciano, against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Luciano trying to land knees to the body.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves jumps into guard, dragging Luciano to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alves is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves is working an open guard so Luciano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alves misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luciano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Luciano!
Charlie Luciano retains his middleweight title!
Charlie Luciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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