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WP 29 - REVENGEANCE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansikka's entrance music is Sattuu. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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188 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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202 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teppo Mansikka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka instigates a clinch.
Mendoza wants to break free but Mansikka has control.
Mansikka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mansikka can't get the takedown.
Mendoza wants to break free but Mansikka has control.
Mansikka can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Mansikka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mansikka has him pressed against the ropes.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Mansikka has him pressed against the ropes.
Mansikka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendoza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mansikka is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mendoza can't fight it off and eventually Mansikka manages to take the fight to the floor. Mendoza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Mansikka from controlling successfully.
Mansikka won't allow Mendoza to get back to his feet.
Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mansikka is one step ahead there.
Mendoza wants to stand and escape but Mansikka is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mansikka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mansikka won't let Mendoza get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mansikka prevents Mendoza from getting the reversal.
Mansikka pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mendoza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mansikka controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is squirming around, avoiding Mansikka's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mansikka looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendoza defends it well.
Mansikka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mendoza hang on?
Mansikka tries to control but Mendoza wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansikka prevents Mendoza from getting the reversal.
Mendoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendoza is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mendoza throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansikka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansikka shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza takes a swing at Mansikka's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mansikka backs up against the ropes.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendoza lands a jab.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Mansikka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mansikka moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the body
and Mansikka moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mansikka.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Mansikka tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mansikka tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mansikka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza connects with a single shot there.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka instigates a clinch.
Mendoza prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Mansikka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansikka has Mendoza pressed against the ropes, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mansikka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mansikka trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mansikka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Mansikka's legs - danger averted.
Mansikka is looking to sweep but instead, Mendoza has passed into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza seems to be working for a kimura but Mansikka defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansikka is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Mendoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mansikka sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendoza scores with a jab.
Mendoza cracks Mansikka with a good jab.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Mansikka moved out of range nicely.
Mansikka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendoza as he jumps to the side.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansikka tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mansikka scores with a push kick.
Teppo Mansikka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Mansikka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansikka.
Mansikka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mansikka counters with a two punch combo.
Luis Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza throws a combination. Mansikka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Mendoza leaves Mansikka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Mansikka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through Mansikka's defenses.
Mansikka is rocked!
Mendoza punishes Mansikka's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Mansikka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza cracks Mansikka with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mansikka tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mendoza pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mansikka is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Mendoza!
Luis Mendoza is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Luis Mendoza, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isakie Takeru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isakie Takeru could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Frost's chin.
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225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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269 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isakie Takeru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Frost!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takeru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Takeru in a clinch.
Takeru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeru get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Takeru stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Frost runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Frost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuka Beludo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Invictus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Invictus has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Kuka Beludo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kuka Beludo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuka Beludo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Invictus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invictus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Invictus misses with a double jab.
Invictus leaves Beludo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuka Beludo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beludo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Invictus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beludo shoots for a double leg takedown but Invictus sprawls well. He's pushed Beludo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuka Beludo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beludo is defended easily by Invictus.
Invictus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Invictus tries to clinch there but Beludo circles away.
Beludo moves out of range of the strikes.
Beludo closes the distance and clinches up with Invictus, looking for a takedown. Beludo pushes Invictus against the ropes but Invictus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Invictus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beludo.
Invictus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invictus misses with a double jab.
Invictus throws a series of punches but Beludo avoids them all with ease.
Beludo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Invictus counters with a nice body shot.
Beludo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Invictus circles away.
Beludo is breathing heavily.
Beludo dives in and grabs Invictus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Invictus pushes down on Beludo's head and hops out.
Invictus throws a sloppy head kick and Beludo moves out of range easily.
Invictus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beludo working Invictus over with knees to the body.
Invictus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beludo has him pressed against the ropes.
Beludo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Invictus wants to get back to striking at distance but Beludo won't allow it.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Beludo trying to land knees to the body.
Beludo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invictus is trying to push Beludo away but Beludo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Beludo lands a good knee to the midsection. Invictus won't want to take too many of those.
Beludo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Invictus tries to break the clinch but Beludo is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Beludo.
Beludo prevents Invictus from breaking the clinch.
Invictus working hard to break the clinch.
Beludo landing knees to the head.
Beludo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Invictus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beludo has Invictus pressed against the ropes, preventing Invictus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Invictus tries to circle away but Beludo has him pinned against the ropes.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Beludo has Invictus pressed against the ropes, preventing Invictus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beludo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beludo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Invictus can't break the clinch.
Invictus avoiding damage as Beludo throws knees to the body.
Invictus tries to circle away but Beludo has him pinned against the ropes.
Invictus tries to circle away but Beludo has him pinned against the ropes.
Invictus is looking to break free of the clinch but Beludo has double underhooks.
Beludo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Invictus's elbow.
Beludo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beludo keeps control of Invictus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Invictus avoiding damage as Beludo throws knees to the body.
Invictus lands with a light punch inside.
Beludo has Invictus pressed against the ropes, preventing Invictus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Invictus is trying to maintain a safe position but Beludo gets an underhook and turns Invictus into the ropes.
Invictus tries to break free but Beludo pushes him back against the ropes.
Invictus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beludo has Invictus pressed against the ropes, preventing Invictus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Invictus wants to stall.
Beludo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Invictus blocks it with crossed arms.
Beludo blocking some punches.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch but Beludo keeps him there for the moment.
Beludo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Invictus avoids it.
Invictus is trying to push Beludo away but Beludo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Invictus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beludo with a poor takedown
and Invictus counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Invictus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Invictus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beludo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Invictus throws a series of strikes that have Beludo backpedaling.
Beludo tries to clinch up
and Invictus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beludo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Invictus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Invictus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beludo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beludo doesn't manage to clinch there - Invictus circles away.
Invictus misses with a wild combination.
Invictus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beludo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Invictus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beludo.
A clash of legs there as Beludo blocks the low kick.
Invictus tries to clinch but Beludo moves out of range.
Nice cross by Invictus.
Invictus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beludo looks for a takedown but Invictus sprawls well.
Beludo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Invictus scores with a three punch combo!
Invictus takes the fight into the clinch.
Invictus wants to get back to striking at distance but Beludo won't allow it.
Invictus can't break the clinch.
Beludo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Invictus backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Invictus is trying to break the clinch but Beludo is controlling him.
Beludo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Invictus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beludo lands a knee to the body.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Invictus is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Invictus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Invictus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Invictus lands the left hand.
Invictus throws a combination. Beludo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beludo has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Invictus.
Beludo lands a nice knee to the body.
Beludo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Invictus.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch but Beludo keeps him there for the moment.
Beludo connects with a knee to the head.
Invictus can't break the clinch.
Beludo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Invictus's face.
Invictus avoiding damage as Beludo throws knees to the body.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beludo obliges.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Invictus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beludo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Invictus circles away.
Invictus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beludo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beludo dives in and grabs Invictus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Invictus pushes down on Beludo's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Invictus clinches up against the ropes.
Beludo has Invictus pressed against the ropes, preventing Invictus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Beludo.
Invictus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Invictus throws a punch but it's blocked by Beludo.
Invictus is looking to break free of the clinch but Beludo has double underhooks.
Beludo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Invictus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Invictus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Invictus leaves Beludo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Invictus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beludo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Invictus is fending him off so far but Beludo persists. Nope, Invictus circles away and we're back to standing.
Beludo tries to keep at a distance but Invictus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Invictus wants to get back to striking at distance but Beludo won't allow it.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch but Beludo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Invictus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beludo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Invictus's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beludo keeps control of Invictus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beludo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Invictus is trying to push Beludo away but Beludo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Invictus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Invictus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Invictus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beludo circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beludo.
Beludo blocks a head kick by Invictus.
Beludo fails with a takedown attempt.
Invictus tries to clinch up.
Invictus lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beludo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuka Beludo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Invictus lands with a nice combination. Beludo backs away looking to recover.
Beludo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Invictus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Beludo keeps control of Invictus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Invictus tries to circle away but Beludo has him pinned against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beludo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invictus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Beludo.
Invictus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beludo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Invictus tries to avoid it but Beludo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Invictus to the ground. Invictus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Invictus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Invictus wants it to stay on the feet.
Beludo tries to close the distance and clinch but Invictus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Invictus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lance Invictus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Invictus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beludo has closed the distance and engaged Invictus in a clinch.
Lance Invictus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beludo as Invictus tries to tie him up.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beludo lands a nice uppercut.
Beludo has Invictus pressed against the ropes, preventing Invictus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Invictus is looking to control Beludo's arms but Beludo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Invictus has his back to the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beludo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Invictus is trying to break the clinch but Beludo is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Beludo.
Beludo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Invictus is trying to break free.
Beludo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Invictus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beludo prevents Invictus from breaking the clinch.
Beludo has Invictus pressed against the ropes, preventing Invictus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Beludo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Invictus has a couple of punches blocked by Beludo.
Beludo throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Invictus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Invictus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Invictus as Beludo shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invictus wants to clinch up but Beludo keeps it at a distance.
Beludo moves out of range of the leg kick from Invictus.
Invictus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Invictus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beludo.
Invictus misses with a body shot.
Invictus jabs Beludo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Invictus connects with a jab.
Invictus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beludo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Invictus fails to land with a series of punches.
Invictus keeps the fight on the outside.
Invictus tries for a takedown but Beludo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invictus swats away the attempt to clinch by Beludo.
Invictus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beludos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beludo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Invictus's waist but Invictus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beludo off to one side.
Kuka Beludo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Invictus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beludo circles away quickly and effectively.
Invictus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beludo rushes Invictus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Beludo.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Beludo.
Invictus managing to block the knees to the body from Beludo.
Invictus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Invictus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Invictus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beludo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Invictus's efforts to push away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Invictus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beludo landing knees to the body.
Beludo working Invictus over with knees to the body.
Invictus is looking to break free of the clinch but Beludo has double underhooks.
Invictus is trying to break the clinch but Beludo has him pressed against the ropes.
Invictus wants to break free but Beludo has control.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Beludo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Invictus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beludo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Invictus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beludo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Invictus blocks it with crossed arms.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch but Beludo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Invictus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beludo misses with a knee strike.
Beludo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Invictus managing to block the knees to the body from Beludo.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Invictus throws a punch but it's blocked by Beludo.
Beludo lands a knee to the head.
Invictus tries to break free but Beludo pushes him back against the ropes.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Beludo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Invictus blocks it with crossed arms.
Beludo tries a knee to the head but Invictus blocks it.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Invictus looking to slow down the pace here.
Beludo lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Invictus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Invictus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Beludo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Invictus is trying to break free.
Beludo prevents Invictus from breaking the clinch.
Beludo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Invictus's efforts to push away.
Invictus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beludo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Invictus tries to circle away but Beludo has him pinned against the ropes.
Invictus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Beludo to keep the fight standing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Beludo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good body shot from Beludo.
Beludo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Invictus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beludo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Invictus's efforts to push away.
Beludo scores with a knee to the head.
Beludo trying to land knees to the body.
Invictus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Invictus tries to break free but Beludo pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Beludo on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Beludo.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch but Beludo keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Beludo.
Beludo trying to land knees to the body.
Invictus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Invictus blocks a body shot from Beludo.
Invictus avoiding damage as Beludo throws knees to the body.
Beludo prevents Invictus from breaking the clinch.
Beludo misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Invictus breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Invictus. Those never looked like landing.
Invictus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beludo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beludo has closed the distance and engaged Invictus in a clinch.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Invictus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Invictus is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beludo.
Invictus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Invictus tries to break the clinch but Beludo is controlling the position.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beludo landing knees to the head.
Invictus wants to break free but Beludo has control.
Beludo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Beludo has the dominant position.
Lance Invictus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Invictus is looking to break free of the clinch but Beludo has double underhooks.
Kuka Beludo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beludo landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lance Invictus.
Well Invictus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 18:20
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 18:20
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Invictus!
A very excited looking Lance Invictus 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Crackhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Crackhead!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackhead blocks a jab.
Yokozuna Asashoryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Asashoryu misses.
Crackhead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asashoryu sprawls well. Asashoryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crackhead gets slowly back to his feet.
Asashoryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crackhead.
Asashoryu misses with a hook.
Asashoryu swings for the body but Crackhead moves out of range.
Asashoryu lands a big head kick that sends Crackhead tumbling to the mat! Asashoryu takes a step backwards and waves Crackhead back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Josh Crackhead has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crackhead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asashoryu throws out the jab.
Asashoryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crack! Asashoryu connects with the perfect overhand right and Crackhead falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Asashoryu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gareth Wilcox 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 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gareth Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Symbol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Symbol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prince Symbol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symbol throws a one two combo.
Symbol loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
Symbol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilcox in his tracks.
Symbol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Symbol throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilcox.
Symbol misses with a straight right.
Wilcox tries to clinch up but Symbol circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilcox wants to clinch
and Symbol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilcox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilcox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Symbol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilcox doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilcox has Symbol up against the ropes in a clinch.
Symbol tries to circle away but Wilcox has him pinned against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilcox is trying to break free.
Wilcox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilcox defending well as Symbol loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox defending well as Symbol loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Symbol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Symbol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilcoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilcox takes one to the chin there.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Symbol as he checks the leg kick.
Symbol misses with a straight left.
Symbol throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Symbol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilcox counters with a good low kick that Symbol was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Symbol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Symbol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilcox.
Symbol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilcox. Wilcox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Symbol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Symbol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilcox counters with a good low kick that Symbol was not able to check.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Symbol misses with a straight right.
Symbol connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a chopping leg kick but Symbol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilcox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Symbol throws a lazy right hand but Wilcox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilcox is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Symbol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilcox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Symbol is trying to force a seperation but Wilcox has the dominant position.
Symbol is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilcox has double underhooks.
Wilcox lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox lands an elbow inside that Symbol shrugs off.
Symbol manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol throws a hook to the side of Wilcox's head but Wilcox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prince Symbol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox wants to clinch.
Symbol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilcox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilcox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symbol misses with the combination.
Wilcox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Symbol leaves Wilcox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilcox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Symbol is breathing heavily.
Symbol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Symbol circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox tries to clinch there but Symbol circles away.
Wilcox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Symbol finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilcox's head.
Symbol misses with a right hand
and Wilcox counters by moving into the clinch.
Symbol working hard to break the clinch.
Wilcox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilcox looking to stall.
Symbol breaks the clinch.
Wilcox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Symbol is able to avoid easily.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilcox, right into the meat.
Wilcox wants to clinch.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is looking to clinch but Symbol is avoiding it.
Symbol misses the shot to the body.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Symbol takes a swing at Wilcox's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symbol swings for the body but Wilcox moves out of range.
Symbol misses with a looping right.
Symbol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilcoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilcox moves to clinch but Symbol breaks away
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Symbol keeps the fight on the outside.
Symbol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilcox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Symbol scrambles back to his feet.
Wilcox shoots in for a double leg but Symbol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prince Symbol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Wilcox.
A jab from Symbol does it's job there.
Symbol cracks Wilcox with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Symbol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilcox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Symbol is able to avoid easily.
Symbol throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilcox counters with a leg kick.
Symbol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol misses with a straight left.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symbol works the jab nicely.
Symbol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Symbol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Symbol misses with an uppercut
and Wilcox counters with a series of strikes that sends Symbol to the canvas! Wilcox follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Symbol is rocked!
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!
Symbol is trying to keep Wilcox in close.
Oh Symbol is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Symbol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symbol seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilcox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilcox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilcox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symbol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Prince Symbol just wasn't active enough.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Symbol.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
Symbol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilcox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilcox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilcox thuds a left hand into Symbol's body.
Symbol swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilcox.
Symbol misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Symbol misses.
Symbol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilcox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Symbol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilcox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Symbol misses with a body punch
and Wilcox counters with a head kick. That will keep Symbol thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symbol scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Wilcox dominated that round.
That's time! Symbol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Wilcox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symbol circles away quickly and effectively.
Symbol throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symbol.
Symbol lands with a nice body punch.
Symbol throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Gareth Wilcox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilcox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilcox tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Symbol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Symbol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Symbol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilcox cracks the inside of Symbol's front leg.
Symbol connects with a body shot that sends Wilcox's belly button to the back.
Symbol keeps the fight on the outside.
Symbol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilcox counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilcox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol tries to break free but Wilcox pushes him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Symbol as Wilcox tries to tie him up.
Symbol tries to break the clinch but Wilcox is controlling the position.
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Symbol throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Symbol misses with a hook
and Wilcox moves into the clinch.
Wilcox lands an elbow that stopped Symbol in his tracks for a moment.
Symbol working hard to break the clinch.
Wilcox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilcox looking to stall.
Wilcox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox tries to work over Symbol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilcox pushes Symbol back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Symbol has Wilcox pressed against the ropes, preventing Wilcox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Symbol is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilcox has double underhooks.
Symbol wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilcox stalling in the clinch but Symbol improves position.
Symbol wants to break free but Wilcox has control.
Wilcox is looking to control Symbol's arms but Symbol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilcox has his back to the ropes.
Symbol wants to break the clinch but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox thumps Symbol with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Symbol moves out of range.
Symbol tests Wilcox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symbol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Gareth Wilcox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilcox looks to score with a jab to the body but Symbol is just out of range.
Wilcox rushes Symbol and presses him up against the ropes.
Wilcox trying to stall but Symbol improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wilcox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symbol's brow.
Wilcox breaks the clinch.
Symbol throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symbol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Symbol misses with a body shot.
Symbol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Symbol moves out of range easily.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Symbol throws out the jab.
Symbol misses the body punch
and Wilcox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Symbol throws a hook but Wilcox blocks it.
Symbol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice takedown defense from Symbol. No joy for Wilcox on that attempt.
Symbol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilcox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Wilcox.
A big left from Symbol misses.
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!
Wilcox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilcox moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilcox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Symbol slips a jab and a cross from Wilcox.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Symbol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol with a jab.
Wilcox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Symbol throws a hook but Wilcox blocks it.
Wilcox moves in looking to clinch but Symbol pushes him off.
Symbol checks a low kick from Wilcox.
Symbol takes a swing at Wilcox's ribcage but misses.
Wilcox slips a straight right by Symbol.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Symbol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Symbol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
Symbol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Symbol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Symbol throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilcox counters with a leg kick.
Wilcox moves in looking to clinch but Symbol pushes him off.
Wilcox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Symbol circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Symbol misses the target.
Wilcox dodges the punch combination from Symbol.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Symbol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Symbol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilcox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilcox wants to clinch.
Wilcox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Symbol takes a swing at Wilcox's ribcage but misses.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Symbol swinging wildly here.
Wilcox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilcox drops Symbol with a left and a right! Oh, Symbol is hurt - Wilcox dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox wants to control but Symbol is keeping him busy.
Wilcox misses with the ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Symbol tries to escape but Wilcox is in control.
Symbol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilcox is thwarting Symbol's attempts to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gareth Wilcox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Symbol tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Symbol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilcox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Wilcox does no damage.
Jab, jab by Symbol - just one landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilcox moves away.
Symbol digs a good body shot into Wilcox's ribs.
Wilcox connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilcox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilcox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Symbol is out of range and Wilcox settles back down.
Prince Symbol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilcox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gareth Wilcox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Symbol.
Symbol works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Symbol swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilcox.
A punch lands to the side of Wilcox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Wilcox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilcox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 18:20
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Wilcox!
An out of breath Gareth Wilcox 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc KroKop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KroKop's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Day We Fight. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc KroKop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from KroKop misses.
KroKop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
KroKop lands a nice looking body kick.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but KroKop is out of range.
KroKop throws a half hearted mid kick.
KroKop throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
KroKop's corner calls for a 1-2. KroKop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KroKop throws a head kick that misses.
Marc KroKop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan avoids the head kick by KroKop.
KroKop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a head kick but KroKop moves out of range.
Morgan blocks a head kick by KroKop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KroKop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
KroKop thows a body kick. Morgan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KroKop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan avoids the head kick by KroKop.
KroKop lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! KroKop takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morgan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily. KroKop doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Morgan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Morgan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc KroKop!
Marc KroKop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the ring accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Valko Dragov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov scores with a takedown into Andersson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragov is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Dragov postures up and lands a big shot to Andersson's brow.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Dragov preventing the sweep.
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragov lands a couple of digs.
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dragov defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dragov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dragov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov cracks Andersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Andersson tries to buck Dragov off but Dragov is having none of it.
Dragov landing strikes.
Andersson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Dragov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andersson is rocked!
Dragov scoring with strikes but Andersson is staying in there.
Andersson is still in real trouble! Can Dragov finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson working to try and regain half guard.
Dragov scoring with strikes but Andersson is staying in there.
Dragov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Andersson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Dragov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Dragov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valko Dragov!
Valko Dragov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henryk Najdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Najdek has chosen Godzilla\ Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. The key to victory for James Gaston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henryk Najdek!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najdek tries to clinch there but Gaston circles away.
Gaston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Najdek sprawling to the canvas! Najdek rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gaston finish him?!
Najdek is rocked!
It looks like Henryk Najdek has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston cracks Najdek with a left hook right on the temple and Najdek goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gaston lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Najdek is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gaston!
James Gaston took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fight me and u going 2 sleep! Like JbJ will do 2 night ..'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons scores with a jab.
Simmons pushes Dixon up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Dixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simmons working aggressively here.
Dixon tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Dixon forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons misses with an uppercut
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simmons looks winded!
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clyde Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Simmons.
Dixon cracks Simmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Simmons tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dixon takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Simmons misses with a left hand
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Simmons backing up. Simmons nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Simmons misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simmons thinking.
Simmons tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a body punch
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simmons fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Dixon misses the body punch
and Simmons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simmons working some strikes from top position.
Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Simmons is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Simmons has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simmons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simmons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dixon taking some punishment here, with Simmons in his half guard.
Simmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking for submissions but instead, Dixon has regained full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dixon passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons gets full guard.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons is looking for a triangle here but Dixon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simmons manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons with a jab.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Dixon scores with the left hand. Simmons knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons swings widly with a right hand
and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simmons throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simmons thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Simmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Simmons misses with a body shot
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simmons tries to clinch but Dixon moves away
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simmons throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Simmons dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Simmons's head and hops out.
Clyde Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Simmons.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Simmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Clyde Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Simmons connects with a crisp jab.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon slips a jab from Simmons.
Dixon defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons scores with a jab to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Simmons throws a big shot that misses.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simmons throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Dixon slips a jab from Simmons.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon walks into a jab.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Clyde Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Simmons.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simmons shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Simmons passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simmons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dixon reverses the position - he's now on top in Simmons's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 20:18
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 20:18
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Dixon!
After winning the bout, Clyde Dixon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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