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MLC 123: Tent vs Chris PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Aces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Jonny Aces was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonny Aces!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Aces throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aces misses with a head kick.
Aces throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
A combination from Aces does no damage.
Valentine ducks right into an uppercut from Aces.
Aces misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aces misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aces.
Valentine jabs at Aces's body.
Aces throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
Valentine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aces's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine pushes down on Aces's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aces wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aces is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aces sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine passes to full mount!
Aces tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aces tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Aces might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Valentine kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Valentine throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Aces has his hands clasped together but Valentine breaks the hold and Aces is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Valentine!
Vincent Valentine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Saunders's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Saunders wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Saunders striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
It looks like Ben Saunders has been cut.
Saunders on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saunders sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saunders is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Saunders's head but Saunders avoids it well.
Saunders defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saunders throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson throws an elbow but Saunders slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson throws an elbow but Saunders slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saunders down.
Saunders manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saunders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Saunders has wrist control.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is posturing up here but Saunders has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Saunders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Saunders!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Harbor has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Harbor seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Harbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor missing with a left hand there. Cunningham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James Harbor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Cunningham misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harbor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harbor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Cunningham.
Harbor throws a shot to the body.
Cunningham is looking to chop away at Harbor's legs.
Cunningham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harbor tries to clinch there but Cunningham circles away.
Nice defenses there by Cunningham.
Harbor tries to clinch but Cunningham is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cunningham.
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!
Harbor thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Cunningham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harbor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harbor wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harbor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Harbor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cunningham moves out of range as Harbor strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor throws an overhand right that lands on Cunningham's shoulder, as Cunningham tries to avoid the shot.
Cunningham throws a leg kick that misses.
Harbor checks a leg kick nicely.
Harbor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harbor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randall Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harbor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Harbor misses the jab.
Harbor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cunningham to the ground. Harbor is now in Cunningham's guard.
Harbor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cunningham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harbor stays in close to Cunningham's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because James Harbor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harbor 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.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cunningham as he avoids it easily.
Harbor wants to clinch but Cunningham slips to the side
and Cunningham counters with a good low kick that Harbor was not able to check.
Harbor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunningham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harbor somewhat.
Harbor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Harbor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cunningham misses.
Cunningham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harbor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Cunningham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harbor. That did some damage!
Harbor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham tried to score with a low kick but Harbor checks it.
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harbor. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Harbor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Harbor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harbor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunningham's waist but Cunningham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harbor off to one side.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harbor fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cunningham. That's going to slow Harbor down.
Randall Cunningham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harbor shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Harbor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harbor checks a leg kick.
Harbor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Harbor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Harbor has been cut.
Harbor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cunningham landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cunningham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cunningham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham is stalling here.
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cunningham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harbor's sensitive parts.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
Cunningham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cunningham.
Cunningham thuds his right hand into Harbor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cunningham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harbor's calf.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cunningham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cunningham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harbor is rocked!
Cunningham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cunningham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cunningham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham tries to land a leg kick but Harbor saw it coming and moves away.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harbor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harbor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cunningham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harbor is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cunningham.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cunningham.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harbor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cunningham - the referee stops the clock and Harbor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cunningham. Harbor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Harbor blocks the leg kick.
Cunningham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harbor with a poor takedown
enabling Cunningham to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunningham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cunningham lands with a nice body punch.
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham with a nice cross.
Cunningham throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Cunningham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cunningham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cunningham, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cunningham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Harbor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harbor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cunningham.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cunningham.
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harbor. That did some damage!
Harbor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cunningham. Cunningham obviously looking to wear him down.
Cunningham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
That kick from Cunningham tenderised Harbor's leg. Harbor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Harbor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harbor down.
Cunningham connects with a body shot that sends Harbor's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham scores with a leg kick.
Cunningham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harbor's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the head.
Cunningham is looking to slow Harbor down with leg kicks.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harbor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cunningham scores with a leg kick.
Cunningham wants to land a leg kick but Harbor is out of range.
Harbor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cunningham.
Cunningham tries a low kick but Harbor avoids it.
Harbor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Harbor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunningham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor checks a low kick from Cunningham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harbor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harbor checks a leg kick.
Good work by Harbor as he checks the leg kick.
Harbor looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Harbor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cunningham misses with a low kick as Harbor jumps back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harbor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harbor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Cunningham.
Harbor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harbor misses with a right hand
and Cunningham counters with an inside leg kick.
Harbor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harbor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Harbor persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Harbor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Harbor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harbor down.
That kick from Cunningham tenderised Harbor's leg. Harbor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Harbor off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham connects with an inside leg kick.
Harbor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
Cunningham tests Harbor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cunningham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harbor moves away.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harbor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cunningham. Cunningham obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harbor shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Cunningham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cunningham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara comes to the cage accompanied by The Rise of Sakara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buchanan thows a body shot but no joy.
Sakara lands with a good body shot.
Buchanan dodges the punch combination from Sakara.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buchanan scores with a leg kick.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakara tries to sprawl but Buchanan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakara tries to kick Buchanan off but Buchanan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buchanan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakara wants to improve his position but Buchanan is controlling well.
Buchanan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buchanan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakara is controlling Buchanan's trapped leg to prevent Buchanan from advancing to side control.
Sakara is looking for a sweep. Buchanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buchanan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buchanan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buchanan's back!
Sakara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is in bad spot here.
Buchanan fending off the submission attempt from Sakara.
Sakara biding his time, controlling Buchanan.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Sakara manages to sink in the hooks.
Sakara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Buchanan avoids the strikes from Sakara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sakara's guard. Nice work there by Buchanan.
Buchanan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakara is keeping the position for now.
Buchanan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakara has escaped and now he's on top!
Buchanan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakara is looking to advance position but Buchanan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The referee warns Sakara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sakara has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sakara!
Sakara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buchanan controls Sakara momentarily but Sakara frees himself.
Buchanan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sakara is defending well. Buchanan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sakara has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Buchanan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Buchanan!
Paul Buchanan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to my sponsors Empire Threads and LoP Nutrition'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ignatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Otubro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otubro has chosen Smthng 2 Die 4 as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
152 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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23
156 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicente Otubro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatowski connects with a body shot.
Otubro shoots for a takedown but Ignatowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vicente Otubro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otubro manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Ignatowski. Those never looked like landing.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otubro has time to react.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otubro moves away.
Good shot there by Ignatowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otubro fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski cracks Otubro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Otubro tries to clinch up.
Otubro tries to clinch but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Otubro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Otubro pushes Ignatowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otubro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ignatowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otubro throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Otubro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ignatowski.
Otubro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Otubro is looking to clinch.
Ignatowski throws a series of punches but Otubro moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Ignatowski.
Otubro is rocked!
It looks like Vicente Otubro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otubro tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
Otubro closes the distance but Ignatowski moves to the side
and Ignatowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otubro is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Otubro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otubro seems to have recovered his senses.
Otubro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Igor Ignatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otubro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski lands with a straight right. Otubro didn't see that one coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ignatowski enables Otubro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ignatowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Otubro preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Otubro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Otubro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Otubro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Otubro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Otubro postures up.
Otubro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Otubro scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Otubro wanted to stand there but Ignatowski had control of the position.
Otubro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Otubro defends well.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Otubro has passed into half guard.
Otubro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Otubro has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Otubro.
Otubro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Otubro blocks the strikes from Ignatowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otubro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatowski's head.
Otubro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Otubro has picked Ignatowski up and slammed him! Ignatowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Otubro manages to pass to side control!
Ignatowski regains half guard, as Otubro was trying to land strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ignatowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Otubro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Otubro tries to clinch up but Ignatowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the head.
Otubro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ignatowski sprawls well. He's pushed Otubro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Otubro misses the shot to the body.
Otubro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Otubro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignatowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Otubro slips a jab from Ignatowski.
Otubro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otubro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otubro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Otubro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ignatowski throws a series of punches but Otubro moves out of range.
Otubro tries to clinch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski stalks Otubro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Otubro's face. Otubro staggers backwards, shaken.
Otubro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otubro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ignatowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Otubro thinking.
Otubro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Otubro somewhat.
Igor Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Otubro.
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski missing with knees to the body.
Ignatowski tries to throw a body punch but Otubro avoids it by throwing Ignatowski back against the cage.
Ignatowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Otubro avoids the elbow strike from Ignatowski, against the cage.
Otubro prevents a body shot from Ignatowski.
Otubro breaks the clinch.
Ignatowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ignatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otubro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatowski throws a series of punches but Otubro avoids them all with ease.
Otubro is looking to clinch.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otubro can do to turn this around?
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Otubro ducks down to avoid it.
Igor Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Otubro tries to clinch
and Ignatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Otubro tries to clinch
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otubro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Otubro is defended easily by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a few strikes there.
Otubro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Otubro somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otubro slips a jab and a cross from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Otubro.
Otubro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Otubro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ignatowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Ignatowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Otubro lands a couple of elbows.
Ignatowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Igor Ignatowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ignatowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Otubro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Otubro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Otubro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Otubro defends it easily.
Otubro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Otubro rolls with it to try and escape but Ignatowski cranks on the arm and Otubro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Ignatowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
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156 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Johansson is out of range.
Brown throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johansson defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Brown throws a series of punches but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Johansson down.
Johansson feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Johansson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown takes a little break here. Johansson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johansson prevents Brown from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown throwing strikes but Johansson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Johansson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown wants to take a breather but Johansson is having none of it.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikael Johansson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown motions for Johansson to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikael Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown blocks a head kick by Johansson.
Brown slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Johansson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikael Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
Johansson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Johansson's guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyson Brown wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Johansson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Johansson swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Johansson checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson avoids a kick to the body.
Johansson throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Tyson Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson throws a body kick that misses.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Brown blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Johansson swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Johansson checks it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Johansson lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Brown throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Brown moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Mikael Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick by Johansson misses
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson throws a body kick that misses.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Johansson lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Johansson tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johansson is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to pass Johansson's guard but actually Johansson recovers to full guard.
Johansson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Brown clearly takes that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johansson throws a nice head kick!
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johansson. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johansson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown with a hook.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johansson tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Johansson checks a leg kick.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Johansson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johansson misses with the body kick
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johansson's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Brown throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johanssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Brown misses.
Johansson has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown jumps guard but Johansson stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johansson landing knees to the body.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown jumps guard but Johansson stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johansson as Brown tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Johansson.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Johansson lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johansson missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Johansson just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johansson looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Johansson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johansson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Johansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Johansson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johansson tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johansson under the eye.
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Johansson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson scores with a knee to the head.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Johansson.
Knees to the body from Johansson.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with a knee to the head.
Johansson working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johansson to keep the fight standing.
Johansson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Johansson throws an elbow that misses.
Brown pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Brown.
A knee to the head by Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Johansson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
Brown lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a body kick that misses.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown thuds his right hand into Johansson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johansson stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Johansson moves his leg out of the way.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Brown.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Johansson's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Brown catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johansson.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown lands a nice hook to Johansson's body. Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown motions for Johansson to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyson Brown.
I think Brown 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Brown!
Tyson Brown retains his lightweight title!
Tyson Brown 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunrak Ironshield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guybrush Threepwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunrak Ironshield!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Threepwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironshield.
Ironshield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ironshield scores with a sloppy right hand. Threepwood should have avoided that one.
It looks like Guybrush Threepwood has been cut.
Threepwood throws a head kick but Ironshield moves out of range.
Threepwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironshield catches Threepwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Threepwood moves to clinch but Ironshield breaks away
enabling Ironshield to counter with a crisp jab.
Ironshield misses with an uppercut. Threepwood saw that one coming.
Ironshield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ironshield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironshield throws a sloppy head kick and Threepwood moves out of range easily.
Threepwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ironshield swats away the attempt to clinch by Threepwood.
Ironshield throws a series of punches but Threepwood avoids them all with ease.
Threepwood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ironshield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ironshield throws a series of punches but Threepwood avoids them all with ease.
Gunrak Ironshield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironshield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironshield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Threepwood is looking to clinch but Ironshield is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironshield keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironshield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ironshield lands a left and a right that send Threepwood crashing to the mat, dazed. Ironshield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Threepwood is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironshield tries to bum rush Threepwood with a series of wild strikes but Threepwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Threepwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ironshield.
Ironshield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Threepwood wants to clinch but Ironshield slips to the side
and Ironshield counters with a crisp right that sends Threepwood to the canvas! Ironshield follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunrak Ironshield!
A very excited looking Gunrak Ironshield rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne has chosen Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride as his entrance music. Berric Dondarrion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenneth Wayne's chin.
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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
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Berric Dondarrion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dondarrion throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dondarrion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berric Dondarrion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dondarrion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dondarrion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
That kick from Dondarrion tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Dondarrion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Dondarrion misses the target.
Wayne jabs Dondarrion right on the nose. Dondarrion blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dondarrion tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne slips under a jab from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Dondarrion's ribs.
Dondarrion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dondarrion misses with a straight right.
Wayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries a body shot but Dondarrion blocks it.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dondarrion's elbow.
Dondarrion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dondarrion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dondarrion looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Dondarrion thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dondarrion.
Dondarrion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dondarrion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayne can pounce on him.
Dondarrion misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dondarrion wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Dondarrion misses with a looping left.
Dondarrion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dondarrion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Wayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dondarrion.
Dondarrion tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne takes a swing at Dondarrion's ribcage but misses.
Dondarrion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dondarrion.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dondarrion if he has to take too many more of those.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Dondarrion off balance momentarily.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Dondarrion's ribs.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Dondarrion avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dondarrion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dondarrion moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dondarrion misses the shot to the body.
Dondarrion looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dondarrion.
Wayne clinches.
Dondarrion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne prevents Dondarrion from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wayne.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Dondarrion.
Dondarrion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dondarrion.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dondarrion blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.
Dondarrion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dondarrion is trying to push Wayne away but Wayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dondarrion is trying to break free.
Dondarrion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dondarrion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dondarrion throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne throws a push kick but Dondarrion slaps the foot to one side.
Dondarrion misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dondarrion misses the target.
Dondarrion misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne throws a jab when Dondarrion was well out of range.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dondarrion on the side of the head.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dondarrion lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Wayne tenderised Dondarrion's leg. Dondarrion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dondarrion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dondarrion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dondarrion throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
Dondarrion looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Dondarrion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Dondarrion lands.
Dondarrion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dondarrion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Dondarrion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Dondarrion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dondarrion. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne throws a push kick but Dondarrion slaps the foot to one side.
Wayne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dondarrion keeps the fight on the outside.
Dondarrion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Dondarrion thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
and Wayne counters with a low kick, right behind Dondarrion 's knee.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dondarrion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wayne finds it's way round the side to connect with Dondarrion's head.
Wayne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wayne throws a series of strikes that have Dondarrion backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Dondarrion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Dondarrion misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne throws a low kick but Dondarrion avoids it.
Dondarrion throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Dondarrion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dondarrion's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dondarrion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wayne thumps Dondarrion with a low kick.
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dondarrion throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
A big left from Dondarrion misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dondarrion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a hook but Dondarrion blocks it.
Wayne throws a low kick but Dondarrion moves out of range easily.
Wayne defending well as Dondarrion loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Dondarrion. Beautiful body shot.
Dondarrion lands a two punch combo.
Dondarrion moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Dondarrion swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Wayne connects with a single shot there.
Dondarrion lands with an overhand left.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dondarrion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Dondarrion walks into a straight right hand from Wayne.
Dondarrion avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Dondarrion checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne throws the left hand but Dondarrion avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch but Dondarrion is having none of it.
Dondarrion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dondarrion thows a body shot but no joy.
Dondarrion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dondarrion blocks a jab.
Wayne works over Dondarrion's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Dondarrion does no damage.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Dondarrion.
Kenneth Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dondarrion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dondarrion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dondarrion throws out the jab.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dondarrion misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with an outside leg kick.
Dondarrion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne takes a swing at Dondarrion's ribcage but misses.
Dondarrion defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayne swings for the body but Dondarrion moves out of range.
Dondarrion throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dondarrion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Dondarrion's head but Dondarrion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Dondarrion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dondarrion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Dondarrion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dondarrion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dondarrion misses with a series of wild punches.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dondarrion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Dondarrion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dondarrion.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Dondarrion.
Wayne misses with a leg kick.
Dondarrion throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Dondarrion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Dondarrion.
Some wild striking there from Dondarrion.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Dondarrion's head but Dondarrion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne pushes Dondarrion away with a front kick.
Dondarrion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dondarrion lands a right hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Dondarrion.
Dondarrion throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dondarrion scores with the left hand. Wayne knows he should have avoided that one.
Dondarrion throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Berric Dondarrion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Dondarrion only half commits.
Dondarrion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dondarrion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dondarrion misses the target.
Wayne tests Dondarrion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Dondarrion is predictable there
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Wayne digs a good hook to Dondarrion's body.
Dondarrion takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne throws a good cross that connects.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenneth Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Dondarrion.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wayne as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Dondarrion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dondarrion is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dondarrion looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Berric Dondarrion.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dondarrion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wayne connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dondarrion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wayne 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Wayne!
Kenneth Wayne took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by General Levy - Professional Ganja Smoker. Gorawski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three Six Mafia - It's a fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorawski misses with an uppercut
and Ali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gorawski misses with a body shot.
Gorawski dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Gorawski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Gorawski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gorawski enables Ali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gorawski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gorawski is pulling down on Ali's head. It's preventing any offense from Ali, at least for the moment.
Ali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorawski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Gorawski is keeping the position.
Gorawski is controlling Ali's posture.
Gorawski looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Gorawski.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorawski.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali drops Gorawski with a beautiful combination! Gorawski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ali is looking for the KO!
Gorawski is rocked!
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gorawski is still in real trouble! Can Ali finish him?
Ali throwing strikes from guard but Gorawski blocks nicely.
Ali throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorawski seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali lands a couple of elbows.
Gorawski controls Ali momentarily but Ali frees himself.
Ali throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to control from the top but Gorawski keeps moving.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gorawski is trying to keep Ali in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorawski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorawski keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Ali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gorawski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ali throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gorawski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gorawski is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gorawski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorawski misses with a shot to the body
and Gorawski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorawski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorawski.
Gorawski with a jab.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali avoids the body shot from Gorawski.
Gorawski punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mohammed Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorawski wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Gorawski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mariusz Gorawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorawski checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gorawski there.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Gorawski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorawski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gorawski lands a nice looking body shot.
Mariusz Gorawski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorawski throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorawski lands an overhand right.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorawski tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gorawski scores with a decent looking hook.
Gorawski fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorawski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Gorawski tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gorawski scores with a punch to the head.
Ali scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Gorawski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Gorawski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorawski misses with a double jab.
Gorawski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Gorawski is out of range.
Ali slips a straight right by Gorawski.
Gorawski looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Gorawski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Gorawski misses with a straight right.
Gorawski misses with a hook
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gorawski 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 Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Gorawski finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gorawski's head backwards.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorawski.
Ali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gorawski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Gorawski's shoulder, as Gorawski tries to avoid the shot.
Gorawski missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Gorawski. Those never looked like landing.
Gorawski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Gorawski as he connects with a hook.
Ali misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Ali scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mariusz Gorawski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab from Gorawski.
Gorawski with a jab.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Gorawski.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gorawski throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali connects with a right hand. Gorawski shakes it off.
Ali scores with a jab.
Gorawski misses with a body shot.
Gorawski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali eats them both and turns towards Gorawski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali checks a low kick from Gorawski.
Gorawski misses with a straight left.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali drops Gorawski with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ali follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Ali!
Mohammed Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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