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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carwwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tate told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Carwwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tate!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate gets a clinch.
Carwwin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tate tightens his grip and picks Carwwin up, before dumping him to the ground. Carwwin manages to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carwwin keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Tate stops Carwwin from standing up.
Carwwin is trying to keep Tate in close.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Carwwin is retaining full guard.
Tate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carwwin's head.
Tate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate stopping the sweep attempt from Carwwin.
Tate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carwwin is keeping the position for now.
Tate postures up and lands a big shot to Carwwin's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate landing with the ground and pound.
Tate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carwwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carwwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tate.
Tate postures up and lands a big shot to Carwwin's brow.
Carwwin keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate cracks Carwwin with a solid left hand.
Carwwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carwwin has momentary wrist control but Tate slips an elbow through the middle.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwwin is trying to control the position but Tate postures up.
Tate trying to control but Carwwin is working from the bottom.
Tate is working Carwwin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carwwin keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate throws a strike but Carwwin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tate has control of Carwwin's left arm, preventing Carwwin from doing any damage.
Tate manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate lands a big elbow - Carwwin is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Carwwin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Tate!
Our winner, Bobby Tate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Twig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woodson Grimley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Twig Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twig Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Woodson Grimley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots and misses
and Grimley counters with a nice body kick.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimley.
Grimley shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grimley fails with a takedown attempt.
Twig Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woodson Grimley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Grimley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Grimley lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimley which made him look bad.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimley throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grimley is controlling him.
Grimley looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wanted to stand there but Grimley had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimley is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grimley throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Grimley is controlling the position.
Jones postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grimley to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimley misses with a wild body shot.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimley tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimley to the ground. Grimley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Grimley. Grimley maintains the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Grimley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grimley has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Woodson Grimley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grimley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Grimley has managed to clinch.
Grimley can't break the clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimley rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grimley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grimley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grimley tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Grimley drops back down to his feet.
Jones wants a takedown.
Grimley tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grimley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimley is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grimley pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimley wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimley has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Grimley.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Grimley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Grimley shows good takedown defense.
Grimley rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grimley is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grimley is looking to improve his position.
Grimley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones stands and steps away. Grimley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grimley misses with a double jab
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimley's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimley pushes a forearm under Jones's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Woodson Grimley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. James Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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262 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Hardy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Young staying out of range there.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Young stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy looks winded!
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Young drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Young scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young landing some decent shots from guard.
Young pushing down on Hardy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Young works his way into side control.
Young trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Young happy to just control the position for now.
Young advances nicely into full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Young putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Young scoring with strikes but Hardy is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young punishing his opponent with strikes.
Young working Hardy over with strikes here.
Young postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hardy looks a forlorn figure.
Young working Hardy over with strikes here.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hardy! Young sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hardy and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keith Young!
Keith Young took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sydney BEAST Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macdonald comes into the arena with Roy jones - Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. Melvin Macdonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Jaques's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Jaques!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaques uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macdonald ducks right into an uppercut from Jaques.
Macdonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Macdonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaques which made him look bad.
Macdonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaques. Jaques obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaques throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Macdonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macdonald wants to clinch
and Macdonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macdonald is rocked!
Jaques scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Macdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaques avoids a kick to the body.
Macdonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaques.
BOOM! Jaques lands a beautiful left hook that drops Macdonald. Macdonald tries to recover but Jaques is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Macdonald lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Jaques!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Oregon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eugene Oregon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oregon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Foster!
Foster bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Oregon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oregon prevents Foster from improving his position.
Foster is looking to control Oregon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Foster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foster trying to control the position.
Oregon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Oregon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oregon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oregon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.
Oregon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oregon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oregon throwing strikes but missing.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Oregon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oregon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oregon is in close to Foster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oregon throwing strikes but missing.
Oregon advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oregon.
Oregon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oregon trying to advance position but Foster counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oregon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oregon throws an elbow that misses. Foster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oregon's guard. Nice move by Foster!
Oregon tries to strike from the bottom.
Oregon pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Oregon has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregon wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oregon is on top in guard.
Foster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.
Oregon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster kicks Oregon off and gets to his feet.
Oregon tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oregon has closed the distance and engaged Foster in a clinch.
Oregon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Oregon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Oregon tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Oregon wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance.
Eugene Oregon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oregon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster jumps into guard, dragging Oregon to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oregon is working Foster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oregon is one step ahead there.
Oregon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Oregon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oregon has managed to clinch.
Foster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oregon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oregon tries to clinch
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Oregon.
Foster dives in and grabs Oregon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oregon pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Oregon feints and as Foster raises his hands in defense, Oregon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oregon landing some decent shots from guard.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oregon forces his way into half guard.
Oregon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregon throws a strike but Foster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Oregon with a nice head shot there.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oregon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oregon throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Foster is trying to control the position but Oregon postures up.
Oregon trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Oregon with a nice head shot there.
Oregon forces his way into half guard.
Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Oregon there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oregon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foster is rocked!
Oregon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oregon postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Foster bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Oregon and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugene Oregon!
An out of breath Eugene Oregon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Magestic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Abbiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbiati comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Speak - Eagles of Death Metal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manny Magestic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Magestic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgio Abbiati!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magestic slips a jab from Abbiati.
Abbiati will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbiati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abbiati wants to clinch up but Magestic keeps it at a distance.
Abbiati throws a combination that misses
and Magestic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abbiati on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abbiati is rocked!
Abbiati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magestic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbiati is still on wobbly legs! Can Magestic finish him?
Some wild striking there from Magestic.
Magestic with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magestic dances in with a quick combination. Abbiati is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Magestic snaps Abbiati's head back. Abbiati stumbles backwards against the cage. Magestic steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Abbiati's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Abbiati just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Magestic!
A very excited looking Manny Magestic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bang Mamat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 999 - Homicide. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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188 lbs
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198 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bang Mamat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop stuns Mamat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Bishop catches Mamat right on the button with a cross.
Mamat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Mamat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Mamat with that takedown attempt.
Mamat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bang Mamat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop clinches.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mamat wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Mamat prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Mamat avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Mamat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bishop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mamat is looking for a takedown.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamat has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Mamat avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamat wants a takedown but no success here.
Mamat wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mamat is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Bang Mamat has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Mamat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Bishop moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mamat goes down! Can Bishop finish him!?
Mamat is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Mamat being controlled here, momentarily.
Mamat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamat striking off his back but it's not causing Bishop any problems.
Mamat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop wanted to stand there but Mamat had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Mamat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Mamat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Mamat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bang Mamat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mamat dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Mamat's head and hops out.
Bishop rushes Mamat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Mamat.
Mamat wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bang Mamat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamat is trying to drag Bishop to the mat but Bishop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mamat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Mamat's takedown attempt.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Bishop lands with a hook. Mamat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop digs a good hook to Mamat's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop throws a body punch but Mamat moves out of range.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Mamat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Mamat seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bishop knocks Mamat out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bishop!
Bobby Bishop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bertoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sayid Jarrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valerio Bertoto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valerio Bertoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sayid Jarrah!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jarrah but Jarrah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jarrah dives in and grabs Bertoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bertoto pushes down on Jarrah's head and hops out.
Bertoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarrah wants to clinch
and Bertoto counters with a shoot takedown. Jarrah fights it but they end up in guard.
Jarrah seems keen to control Bertoto's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jarrah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bertoto, into his guard.
Jarrah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bertoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jarrah has managed to get both his arms back between Bertoto's legs - danger averted.
Jarrah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bertoto is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bertoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jarrah has managed to get both his arms back between Bertoto's legs - danger averted.
Bertoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Bertoto keeping moving, preventing Jarrah from controlling successfully.
Bertoto working a defensive guard here.
Jarrah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bertoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bertoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bertoto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto controls Jarrah momentarily but Jarrah frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarrah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertoto working for a triangle but Jarrah defends it easily.
Bertoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jarrah uses it to pass to side control.
Jarrah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bertoto tries to bench press Jarrah off him but Jarrah keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah working away.
Bertoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bertoto stops Jarrah from passing to mount.
Bertoto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bertoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jarrah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jarrah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bertoto won't allow Jarrah to get back to his feet.
Jarrah is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jarrah wants to improve his position but instead Bertoto has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto prevents Jarrah from improving his position.
Bertoto lands strikes from half guard.
Bertoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bertoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jarrah!
Bertoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jarrah has worked his arm free - good work by Jarrah!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertoto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarrah looks to land a combination but Bertoto avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarrah is defended easily by Bertoto.
Bertoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jarrah's guard.
Bertoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bertoto prevents Jarrah from getting back to his feet.
Bertoto postures up in Jarrah's guard and throws a big left but Jarrah blocks it.
Bertoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jarrah dives on top into guard.
Bertoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jarrah defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarrah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarrah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarrah wants to control from the top but Bertoto keeps moving.
Bertoto keeping full guard, as Jarrah tries to pass.
Bertoto is trying to keep Jarrah in close.
Bertoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarrah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bertoto is refusing to be controlled, as Jarrah sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bertoto sees it coming and defends easily.
Bertoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bertoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jarrah pulls his head out easily.
Bertoto trying to get back to full guard but Jarrah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jarrah looking to control but Bertoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bertoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jarrah looking to control but Bertoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bertoto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto wants to control from the top but Jarrah keeps moving.
Bertoto looking to pass the guard.
Bertoto looking to sit in guard and control but Jarrah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bertoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jarrah passes into half guard.
Bertoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto keeping full guard, as Jarrah tries to pass.
Bertoto wants to improve his position but instead Jarrah has moved into half guard.
Bertoto is trying is best to control the position here.
Bertoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jarrah is working away from the top position though.
Jarrah is pressing down on Bertoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bertoto is holding on for now.
Jarrah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bertoto actively working from the bottom here.
Jarrah wants to control but Bertoto is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarrah fails with the takedown.
Bertoto dives in and grabs Jarrah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jarrah pushes down on Bertoto's head and hops out.
Jarrah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bertoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Jarrah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bertoto is trying to keep Jarrah in close.
Bertoto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jarrah stacks Bertoto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jarrah!
Bertoto is looking to regain half guard here but Jarrah keeps moving and retains side control.
Jarrah in side control, throwing shots but Bertoto defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto prevents Jarrah from moving into mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bertoto tries to buck Jarrah off but Jarrah is having none of it.
Jarrah working the ground and pound but Bertoto is defending the strikes.
Bertoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Bertoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Valerio Bertoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarrah working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah blocks the strikes from Bertoto.
Bertoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jarrah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bertoto is trying to improve his position.
Jarrah has an Americana. Bertoto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jarrah is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jarrah hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sayid Jarrah!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Zalesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Heleknus (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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273 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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20
259 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Zalesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Heleknus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalesky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heleknus tries to keep at a distance but Zalesky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zalesky lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roberto Heleknus has been cut.
Heleknus is looking to break free of the clinch but Zalesky has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zalesky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zalesky with a knee to the head.
Zalesky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleknuss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalesky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heleknus's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zalesky.
Heleknus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heleknus is rocked!
Zalesky is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Heleknus's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Heleknus! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Scott Zalesky!
Scott Zalesky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Geno comes to the cage accompanied by Santino Marella - La Vittoria. Del Norte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Fantinaz Del Norte will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
146 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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130 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Norte tries to clinch there but Del Geno circles away.
Del Geno connects with a solid leg kick.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Geno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Norte tries to avoid it but Del Geno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Norte to the ground. Del Norte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Geno shoots in and bounces Del Norte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Del Geno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Geno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Del Geno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Geno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Norte's head.
Del Norte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Del Geno postures up.
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Geno controls the pace.
Del Geno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Geno wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Del Norte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Del Geno has hold of Del Norte's hands but Del Norte slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Del Geno trying to control but Del Norte postures up.
Del Geno wants to improve his position but Del Norte is controlling well.
Del Norte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Del Norte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Geno won't allow Del Norte to pass to mount.
Del Geno manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Del Geno's guard.
Del Norte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Geno is looking for a triangle but Del Norte pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Geno has momentary wrist control but Del Norte slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Del Geno holds on and takes a little breather.
Del Geno lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Del Geno keeps moving.
Del Norte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Del Norte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Geno is keeping the position for now.
Del Geno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to get up but he can't break Del Geno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Geno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Norte is pushing down on Del Geno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Geno is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Norte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Geno is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Del Geno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Norte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Norte's back!
Del Geno has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Del Norte rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Del Geno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Geno.
Del Geno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Norte gets back to full guard.
Del Norte wants to stand but Del Geno is controlling the position.
Del Geno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Del Geno distracts Del Norte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Geno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Del Geno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Norte keeps working.
Del Norte tries to roll over but Del Geno keeps him under control.
Del Geno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Norte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Del Geno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Geno slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Del Geno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Del Norte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Norte.
Del Norte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Del Geno counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses.
Del Norte lands a head kick!
Del Norte throws an overhand right that lands on Del Geno's shoulder, as Del Geno tries to avoid the shot.
Del Geno avoids the head kick by Del Norte.
Del Geno tries for a takedown but Del Norte circles away easily
and Del Norte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Del Norte rushes Del Geno and presses him up against the cage.
Del Geno has had enough of the clinch but Del Norte keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Del Norte manages to break the clinch.
Del Norte throws a body punch but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Geno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Norte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Geno trying to control the position but Del Norte is working away.
Del Norte pushes Del Geno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Del Geno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Del Norte is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Geno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Del Geno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Del Geno landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Del Norte is working to avoid the ground and pound but Del Geno connects with a decent elbow.
Del Norte is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Del Geno is controlling him well.
Del Geno cracks Del Norte with a big elbow.
Del Norte is rocked!
Del Norte is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Del Geno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Del Norte is still in real trouble! Can Del Geno finish him?
Del Geno trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Norte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Del Geno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Del Norte!
Del Norte is squirming around, avoiding Del Geno's attempts to control the action.
Del Geno is landing with some decent strikes but Del Norte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Del Geno cracks Del Norte with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Del Geno!
Emilio Del Geno is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Emilio Del Geno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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