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LEGACY 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Choke - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. McArthur has chosen Breathing as his entrance music. Urijah Faber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McArthur!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faber misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Faber throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
McArthur misses with a wild combination.
McArthur misses with an uppercut
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Faber moves nicely into side control.
McArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Faber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArthur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but McArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McArthur is looking to regain half guard here but Faber keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McArthur is trying to buck Faber off.
Faber trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
Faber is staying tight to McArthur's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McArthur is not content to let Faber control the position.
McArthur is pushing Faber's head away, looking to escape. Faber manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control the position but McArthur is working away.
Faber working away.
Faber tries for a kimura but McArthur is defending well.
McArthur tries to bench press Faber off him but Faber keeps the position.
McArthur is trying to buck Faber off.
Faber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McArthur is trying to control Faber's posture but Faber avoids it.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber controlling the position from side mount.
Faber prevents McArthur from escaping the position.
McArthur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faber tries to move into full mount but can't pass McArthur's legs.
Faber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McArthur, who protects the arm well.
Faber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McArthur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to move to mount but McArthur blocks the move with his legs.
Faber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
McArthur sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McArthur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Faber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faber tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McArthur instigates a clinch.
Faber slowing the pace effectively.
McArthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on McArthur - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McArthur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faber misses with a hook
and McArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthur drives through and clinches with Faber against the cage.
McArthur stalling against the cage.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Faber blocks a body shot from McArthur.
Faber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McArthur's efforts to push away.
McArthur is trying to break the clinch but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
McArthur is trying to force a seperation but Faber has the dominant position.
Faber is looking to control McArthur's arms but McArthur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faber has his back to the cage.
McArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
Faber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McArthur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber prevents McArthur from breaking the clinch.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faber.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur slips under a jab from Faber.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur clinches up against the cage.
Faber has clasped his hands together around McArthur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McArthur tries to bench press Faber off him but Faber keeps the position.
McArthur wants to get back to his feet but Faber drags him back down.
McArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McArthur tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McArthur is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Faber off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber tightening his grip on McArthur, looking for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur breaks Faber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Faber keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
McArthur being controlled here momentarily.
McArthur trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Faber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Faber needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
McArthur moves into the clinch.
Faber has McArthur pressed against the cage, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
Faber prevents a body shot from McArthur.
The referee is keeping an eye on McArthur - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McArthur is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McArthur clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McArthur controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
McArthur staying busy and making it hard for Faber to control.
McArthur fending off the submission attempt from Faber.
McArthur manages to escape to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
McArthur lands a right hook to the body.
Kevin McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
A big left from Faber misses.
A jab from McArthur does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Faber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McArthur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McArthur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McArthur is keeping the position for now.
McArthur wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.
McArthur looking to control.
McArthur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
McArthur controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin McArthur was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A big left from Faber misses.
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Faber misses.
Faber misses with a looping left.
McArthur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber misses with an uppercut.
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 Urijah Faber.
I think Faber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Green has chosen Metallica - Unforgiven as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Maiden. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Maiden moves out of range as Green strikes.
Maiden throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Maiden lands a jab to the head.
Green looks for a takedown but Maiden sprawls well.
Maiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Maiden scores with a jab to the head.
Maiden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maiden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maiden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddy Maiden wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maiden with a hook.
Green tests Maiden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maiden throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Maiden manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maiden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Maiden is proving a slippery customer.
Maiden won't allow Green to get back to his feet.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maiden has passed into side control.
Maiden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maiden trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Maiden moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden misses with a head shot.
Maiden looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maiden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Green is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maiden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Green hang on?
Maiden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Maiden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maiden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maiden looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Green tries to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Green taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is looking to improve his position but Maiden isn't that keen on the idea.
Maiden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green pushes Maiden off looking to stand but Maiden dives back in and keeps control.
Green trying to control here.
Well, if Maiden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Maiden sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden 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.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maiden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maiden lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maiden.
Maiden throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
Maiden throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Maiden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maiden throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Maiden's front leg but catches the back leg as Maiden tries to avoid it.
Maiden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Maiden moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Maiden is working for takedown but Green is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maiden presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Maiden.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green looking to stall.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maiden lands a shot to the body.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maiden lands a nice uppercut.
Green can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maiden as Green tries to tie him up.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maiden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maiden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maiden misses with the head strike.
Maiden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maiden lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Maiden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden scores with a hook to the body.
Green misses with a body punch.
Maiden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Green after a bit of a struggle.
Maiden lands with a light punch inside.
Maiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maiden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maiden has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maiden as Green tries to tie him up.
Green blocks a body shot from Maiden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maiden has him pressed against the cage.
Maiden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maiden gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Maiden.
Maiden scores with a shoulder strike.
Maiden lands a nice uppercut.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green trying to stall but Maiden improves his position.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maiden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maiden presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maiden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Maiden keeps him there for the moment.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green tries to move into range but Maiden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Maiden misses.
Green thows a leg kick but Maiden checks it
and Maiden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maiden throws out the jab.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green wants to land a leg kick but Maiden is out of range.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Maiden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green checks a leg kick.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maiden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Maiden misses.
Green dives in and grabs Maiden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maiden pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
A leg kick checked by Maiden.
Some wild striking there from Maiden.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Maiden shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that second round.
That's time! Maiden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maiden scores with a head kick.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maiden but Maiden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maiden's head.
Green prevents Maiden from standing back up.
Green not doing much here.
Maiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
Eddy Maiden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maiden is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maiden is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maiden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maiden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Maiden is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Green is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maiden tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maiden is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Juan Pablo Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maiden is not content to let Green control the position.
Maiden is controlling Green's trapped leg to prevent Green from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiden keeps working.
Eddy Maiden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maiden wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maiden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green tests Maiden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maiden. Maiden obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maiden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McCullen Destro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikil comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Destro has chosen Cobra as his entrance music. 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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245 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James McCullen Destro !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil drives through and clinches with Destro against the cage.
Destro trying to land knees to the body.
Nikil lands a body shot.
Destro avoiding damage as Nikil throws knees to the body.
Nikil turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nikil manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destro tries to buck Nikil off but Nikil is having none of it.
Nikil working away.
Nikil looks up at the clock and then as Destro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nikil smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nikil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Destro to see if he's OK.
Nikil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Destro looks winded!
Destro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nikil grinds an elbow into Destro 's temple.
Nikil is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nikil connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Destro some visible discomfort.
Nikil working the head and body with strikes.
Destro is rocked!
Nikil lands a huge shot from side control! Destro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenrick Nikil!
Kenrick Nikil 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathurin Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Klinkhammer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathurin Kerbouchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerbouchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klinkhammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kerbouchard circles away quickly and effectively.
Klinkhammer throws a hook but Kerbouchard blocks it.
Nice body punch from Klinkhammer.
Kerbouchard tries for a takedown but Klinkhammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klinkhammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klinkhammer throws an overhand right that lands on Kerbouchard's shoulder, as Kerbouchard tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kerbouchard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer thuds his right hand into Kerbouchard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klinkhammer misses with an uppercut. Kerbouchard saw that one coming.
Kerbouchard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer looks to land a right hand but Kerbouchard moved out of range.
Klinkhammer looks to land a left hand but Kerbouchard moved out of range nicely.
Klinkhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Kerbouchard counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer looks to land a left hand but Kerbouchard moved out of range nicely.
Kerbouchard slips a jab from Klinkhammer.
Kerbouchard moves out of range as Klinkhammer strikes.
Kerbouchard walks into a left hand.
Kerbouchard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klinkhammer pinned against the cage. Klinkhammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathurin Kerbouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Klinkhammer throws a shot from downtown. Kerbouchard moves away and avoids it.
Roberto Klinkhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerbouchard with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Klinkhammer counter with a right hand.
Kerbouchard looks for a takedown but Klinkhammer sprawls well.
Kerbouchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer misses the jab.
Kerbouchard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Klinkhammer lands with a shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kerbouchard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheers as Klinkhammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerbouchard doesn't seem phased though.
Klinkhammer throws an overhand right that lands on Kerbouchard's shoulder, as Kerbouchard tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinkhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Kerbouchard counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klinkhammer breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Klinkhammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kerbouchard moves into the clinch.
Klinkhammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klinkhammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Klinkhammer with a jab.
Klinkhammer leaves Kerbouchard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Kerbouchard counters by moving into the clinch.
Kerbouchard fails to pull guard.
Kerbouchard tries to score a body lock takedown but Klinkhammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathurin Kerbouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Klinkhammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer swings for the body but Kerbouchard moves out of range.
Mathurin Kerbouchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klinkhammer throws a hook to the side of Kerbouchard's head but Kerbouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerbouchard avoids the head kick by Klinkhammer.
Kerbouchard misses with a takedown
enabling Klinkhammer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer connects with a body shot that sends Kerbouchard's belly button to the back.
Klinkhammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kerbouchard counters with a left and a right that stings Klinkhammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klinkhammer misses with a left hand
and Kerbouchard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kerbouchard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Klinkhammer wobbles Kerbouchard with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Klinkhammer dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kerbouchard to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roberto Klinkhammer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roberto Klinkhammer thanked Vitality for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Change by Deftones. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simenkov gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simenkov off and has taken his back!
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Simenkov is defending it well.
Diaz is landing with strikes from the back.
Simenkov trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
Diaz is hanging on to Simenkov's back as he tries to escape.
Simenkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simenkov is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is really struggling to control Simenkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simenkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is pulling down on Simenkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Simenkov, at least for the moment.
Simenkov is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simenkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rory Diaz.
Simenkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simenkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Simenkov has moved into half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz trying to hold on to Simenkov's head to control him but Simenkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Simenkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Simenkov is controlling well.
Simenkov is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simenkov moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diaz is rocked!
Simenkov connects with a bit shot that sees Diaz covering up! More strikes from Simenkov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Simenkov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Simenkov!
Our winner, Sergei Simenkov, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cup Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie smalls as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cup Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyedi tries a head kick but it misses.
Seyedi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick.
Seyedi misses with a right hand
and Tea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
Seyedi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seyedi misses with a body shot.
Seyedi tries to land a leg kick but Tea saw it coming and moves away.
Seyedi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tea off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Seyedi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seyedi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seyedi motions for Tea to come forward. Seyedi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Tea.
Tea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tea misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seyedi.
Tea shoots in and bounces Seyedi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seyedi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
Seyedi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seyedi is looking to sweep but instead, Tea has passed into half guard.
Seyedi trying to hold on to Tea's head to control him but Tea postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea content to control rather than advance.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seyedi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tea.
Seyedi is looking to control Tea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seyedi avoid being mounted?
Tea wants to pass the guard but Seyedi is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tea stalling.
Seyedi is refusing to be controlled, as Tea sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seyedi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tea is working away from the top position though.
Tea wants to control but Seyedi is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Seyedi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seyedi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tea misses with a wild body shot.
Tea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Seyedi.
Tea blocks the body kick.
Ali Seyedi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seyedi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tea counters with a two punch combo.
Tea checks a leg kick nicely.
Seyedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Seyedi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seyedi throws a solid leg kick but Tea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seyedi.
Seyedi looks to land a right hand but Tea moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea tries to bum rush Seyedi with a series of wild strikes but Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seyedi misses with a double jab
letting Tea counter with a right hand.
Tea 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.
Seyedi misses with a series of wild punches.
Seyedi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tea is out of range.
Seyedi throws a solid leg kick but Tea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seyedi.
Tea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seyedi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali Seyedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seyedi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seyedi misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seyedi throws a sloppy body shot
and Tea counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali Seyedi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tea is just out of range.
Seyedi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seyedi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tea misses with an uppercut. Seyedi saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seyedi misses with a hook. Tea ducked under it nicely.
Seyedi misses with a body shot.
Tea lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Seyedi as Tea shoots in.
Seyedi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tea is able to avoid easily.
Tea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seyedi is fending him off so far but Tea persists. Nope, Seyedi circles away and we're back to standing.
Seyedi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seyedi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seyedi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyedi. Tea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cup Tea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seyedi lands a jab to Tea's midsection.
Seyedi thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seyedi throws a body punch but Tea moves out of range.
Tea slips a straight right by Seyedi.
Seyedi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Seyedi misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tea.
Seyedi lands with a right hand.
Seyedi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seyedi throws a low kick, looking for Tea's leg but Tea calmly moves out of range.
Tea walks into a straight right hand from Seyedi.
Seyedi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tea checks the leg kick.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but Tea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seyedi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tea to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea moves out of range of the leg kick from Seyedi.
A shot to the liver by Seyedi. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyedi. Tea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Tea or perhaps it was just good defense by Seyedi which made him look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seyedi, right into the meat.
Seyedi swings widly with a right hand
and Tea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seyedi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Seyedi throws a series of punches but Tea moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea ducks under a wild hook from Seyedi.
Seyedi digs a good body shot into Tea's ribs.
Tea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seyedi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seyedi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tea.
Seyedi throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Seyedi.
Seyedi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seyedi lands a head shot.
Seyedi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi lands a leg kick that knocks Tea off balance momentarily.
Seyedi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seyedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Seyedi.
Seyedi lands a jab to Tea's midsection.
Tea ducks under a wild hook from Seyedi.
Tea scores with a body shot.
Tea has a takedown stuffed.
Cup Tea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cup Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seyedi cracks Tea with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi fakes the leg kick and cracks Tea in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyedi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tea takes a step back to recover.
Seyedi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tea ducks right into an uppercut from Seyedi.
Tea takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seyedi lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Seyedi tenderised Tea's leg. Tea is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Seyedi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seyedi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Seyedi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ali Seyedi thanked Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Wainwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Wainwright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainwright misses with a combination
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Paul Wainwright has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
Wainwright misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Wainwright there.
Wainwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mutombo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wainwright tries to land a leg kick but Mutombo saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Mutombo.
Wainwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wainwright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
Wainwright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wainwright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainwright misses with a straight right.
Wainwright avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Mutombo.
A cross from Wainwright lands.
Wainwright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Mutombo lands with a cross.
Wainwright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wainwright slips under a jab.
Mutombo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo connects with a body shot that sends Wainwright's belly button to the back.
Wainwright throws a combination that misses
and Mutombo counters with a good low kick that Wainwright was not able to check.
Wainwright looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a punch to the head.
Mutombo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wainwright.
Wainwright is rocked!
Wainwright throws an off balance right hand
and Mutombo counters with a huge left! Wainwright is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mutombo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wainwright from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mutombo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Jay Mutombo!
Jay Jay Mutombo is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jay Jay Mutombo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Billy Bob enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Griffin.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin cracks Bob with a good jab.
Bob closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Bob trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well.
Griffin is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Bob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bob is working away from the top position though.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Bob uses his free foot to push down on Griffin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griffin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bob throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bob controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bob postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bob jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Griffin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Griffin and Bob has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Griffin trying to remain calm as Bob controls from the top position.
Griffin is not content to let Bob control the position.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands some shots froms side control.
Bob fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bob has knee on belly momentarily but Griffin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Griffin won't allow Bob to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bob lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Bob gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin pulls Bob in to control the position.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Billy Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Parker Griffin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bob has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bob taking a breather.
Bob misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob is struggling to control the position.
Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bob gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Griffin regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob scoring with some ground and pound.
Bob distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bob trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parker Griffin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bob slips a jab from Griffin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body.
Bob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob working Griffin over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
A left lands for Griffin.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Bob keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bob lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffin 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.
Bob drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bob trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
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!
Bob trying to move into half guard but instead Griffin has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Bob has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bob looking to control.
Griffin 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.
Parker Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bob scores with a kick to the body.
Bob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffin leaning against his opponent.
Bob has picked Griffin up - he's going for a ride! Bob dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bob passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob working the body and head with strikes.
Griffin is not content to let Bob control the position.
Bob controlling the position.
Bob wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is being controlled here.
Bob postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bob tries to advance to mount but Griffin instead regains half guard.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Griffin trying to control but Bob postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bob winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calico has chosen Heat--J.U.I.C.E. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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213 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Calico!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calico lands a leg kick that knocks Thor off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Thor.
Calico misses the jab.
Calico cracks the inside of Thor's front leg.
Jay Calico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calico wants to slow Thor down by chopping away at his legs.
Calico scores with a leg kick.
Calico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calico scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calico avoids the body shot from Thor.
Thor scores with a jab to the head.
Calico scores with a decent looking hook.
Thor throws a jab when Calico was well out of range.
Calico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thor dodges the punch combination from Calico.
Thor thows a leg kick but Calico checks it
and Calico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hans Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor scores with a body shot.
Calico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calicos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calico has a takedown stuffed.
Calico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thor doesn't seem bothered though.
Calico misses with a hook
and Thor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calico throws a head kick that misses.
Calico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Thor blocks the leg kick.
Calico slips a jab from Thor.
Thor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calico was well out of range. Poor timing from Thor.
Thor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thor scrambles back to his feet.
Calico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thor has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Calico - that will leave a mark!
Thor catches Calico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calico is rocked!
Calico staying out of range there.
Calico is still on wobbly legs! Can Thor finish him?
Thor checks a low kick from Calico.
Calico seems to have recovered his senses.
Calico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thor fakes the body blow, causing Calico to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Calico goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Thor!
Hans Thor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Swayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Swayze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Firnanda Talha!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swayze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talha manages to avoid it.
Swayze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talha fails to land the takedown.
Talha shoots in but Swayze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Talha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swayze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brett Swayze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
Swayze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Talha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swayze did well to prevent Talha getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swayze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Talha is looking to pass into half guard but Swayze pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Swayze is in guard.
Talha looking for a guillotine here but Swayze defends easily.
Talha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swayze trying to control but Talha is working from the bottom.
Talha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swayze controls the pace.
Swayze is looking to stand up but Talha won't let him.
Talha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swayze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swayze has managed to get both his arms back between Talha's legs - danger averted.
Talha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swayze defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swayze is stalling in the full guard.
Talha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swayze has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Talha to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Swayze is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Talha pulls down on the head and he's put Swayze to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Firnanda Talha!
In his post fight interview, Firnanda Talha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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