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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Fames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Cooper (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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157 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Fames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper throws a body punch but Fames moves out of range.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
Fames looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cooper!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fames is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fames is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cooper is trying to escape and Fames transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cooper is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fames! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gichin Fames!
Gichin Fames bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willian Mochizuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olegerio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willian Mochizuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olegerio Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick from Mochizuki.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Mochizuki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mochizuki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mochizuki. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Mochizuki shrugs off.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Mochizuki slams his shin into Rodriguez's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mochizuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodriguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mochizuki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mochizuki misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Mochizuki.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mochizuki.
Mochizuki thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mochizuki.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Mochizuki avoids nicely.
Rodriguez pushes Mochizuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mochizuki's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mochizuki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Mochizuki is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mochizuki connects with a nice looking jab.
Mochizuki throws a leg kick that misses.
Mochizuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willian Mochizuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez lands a head shot.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mochizuki.
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mochizuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez catches Mochizuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Mochizuki does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Mochizuki has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mochizuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mochizuki tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Mochizuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Mochizuki misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mochizuki's guard now.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mochizuki is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mochizuki dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez is wriggling around but Mochizuki manages to pass to half guard.
Mochizuki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez is controlling Mochizuki's trapped leg to prevent Mochizuki from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olegerio Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Mochizuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mochizuki misses with a body kick.
Mochizuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mochizuki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mochizuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mochizuki tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Mochizuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochizuki looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Willian Mochizuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mochizuki throws a low kick, looking for Rodriguez's leg but Rodriguez calmly moves out of range.
Mochizuki closes the distance but Rodriguez moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rodriguez has Mochizuki up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodriguez.
Mochizuki tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Mochizuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Mochizuki to the mat but Mochizuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mochizuki avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez has Mochizuki pushed against the cage.
Mochizuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mochizuki working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Mochizuki slams his shin into Rodriguez's torso.
Mochizuki throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mochizuki.
Rodriguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochizuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mochizuki.
Mochizuki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Olegerio Rodriguez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Mochizuki.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mochizuki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Mochizuki's guard.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Mochizuki is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Mochizuki is blocking nicely.
Mochizuki is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez uses his free foot to push down on Mochizuki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mochizuki.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the head.
Olegerio Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mochizuki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olegerio Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olegerio Rodriguez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mochizuki.
Mochizuki scores with a head kick.
Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mochizuki's sensitive parts.
Mochizuki misses the jab.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mochizuki throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochizuki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Mochizuki.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mochizuki throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochizuki slips under a jab.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mochizuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Willian Mochizuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Mochizuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mochizuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mochizuki tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Mochizuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mochizuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mochizuki leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willian Mochizuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olegerio Rodriguez.
Mochizuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mochizuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Mochizuki
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Mochizuki backing up. Mochizuki nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in but Mochizuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Mochizuki in a clinch.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mochizuki stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez prevents Mochizuki from breaking the clinch.
Mochizuki prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mochizuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mochizuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Willian Mochizuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez has Mochizuki pressed against the cage.
Mochizuki is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Mochizuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Mochizuki throws knees to the body.
Olegerio Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from Mochizuki's half guard. Mochizuki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olegerio Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olegerio Rodriguez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Olegerio Rodriguez thanked Elite Canadian Threads 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 Chuck Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Ferguson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Ferguson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Bud!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Bud throws a head kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bud enables Ferguson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bud manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Bud is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Bud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bud has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Bud being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chuck Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bud misses with a head kick.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson manages to pull guard.
Bud wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Bud trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bud throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Bud controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson has control of Bud's left arm, preventing Bud from doing any damage.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bud on the ground.
Bud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bud has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
Bud drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Bud off! Bud jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson controls Bud momentarily but Bud frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferguson controlling the position.
Bud tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Bud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Bud is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferguson is trying to control but Bud passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control but Bud postures up.
Bud is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bud seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ferguson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ferguson tries to bench press Bud off him but Bud keeps the position.
Bud is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bud is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bud dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bud circles away.
Bud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bud scores with a head kick.
It looks like Chuck Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuck Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Bud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Bud tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Bud misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Bud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson avoiding damage.
Bud tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Bud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bud is breathing heavily.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Bud throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bud.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Bud throws knees to the body.
Bud misses with an elbow over the top.
Bud tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bud has him pressed against the cage.
Bud lands a knee to the head.
Bud gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Bud misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Bud throws knees to the body.
Bud has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson has Bud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bud missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ferguson stays in close to Bud's body and controls the position.
Ferguson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bud to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ferguson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bud pulls down on the head and he's put Ferguson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Bud!
Big Bud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Battafuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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283 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Battafuco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battafuco with a poor takedown
and Palmer counters with a shoot takedown. Battafuco fights it but they end up in guard.
Battafuco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battafuco keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Battafuco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Battafuco is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up.
Battafuco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmer distracts Battafuco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battafuco is looking to sweep but instead, Palmer has passed into half guard.
Battafuco is trying to maintain the position but Palmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battafuco trying to control here.
Battafuco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Palmer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Palmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Palmer winds up and cracks Battafuco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Battafuco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battafuco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer.
Battafuco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to Battafuco's temple.
Ground and pound from Palmer.
Battafuco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer.
Palmer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Palmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer prevents Battafuco from improving his position.
Palmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Battafuco is breathing heavily.
Battafuco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Battafuco keeps moving.
Palmer controlling from the top position.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer throws a strike but Battafuco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Battafuco looking to sit in guard and control but Palmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Battafuco keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Battafuco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palmer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Joey Battafuco has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Battafuco's hands, connecting with Battafuco's forehead.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palmer lands with a punch from half guard.
Palmer moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer is staying tight to Battafuco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Palmer cracks Battafuco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Battafuco'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.
Palmer lands a big right hand that sends Battafuco crashing to the mat! Palmer stays standing though and waves Battafuco back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battafuco misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Battafuco tries for a takedown but Palmer circles away easily
and Palmer counters with a shoot takedown. Battafuco fights it but they end up in guard.
Battafuco is rocked!
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palmer is working Battafuco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Battafuco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Battafuco covers up, he's hurt! Palmer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Palmer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Palmer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Palmer!
Jimmy Palmer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estie Langlaise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miyagi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Take Flight. Langlaise is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pepe et sa guitare Le mangeux de bine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keisuke Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Estie Langlaise!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langlaise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Langlaise.
Miyagi is looking to slow Langlaise down with leg kicks.
Langlaise misses the shot to the body.
Langlaise has managed to clinch.
Langlaise avoids the elbow strike from Miyagi, against the cage.
Langlaise lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miyagi or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miyagi throws an elbow but misses.
Miyagi lands an elbow just above Langlaise 's eye.
It looks like Estie Langlaise has been cut.
Miyagi blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Langlaise trying to control the position but instead, Miyagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Langlaise into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miyagi throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langlaise misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Langlaise.
Langlaise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow.
Langlaise dodges an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi being controlled against the cage.
Miyagi misses with an elbow over the top.
Langlaise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Langlaise misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Langlaise.
Langlaise lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Langlaise's defenses.
Miyagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miyagi pushes off an throws an elbow but Langlaise leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Miyagi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langlaise scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langlaise avoids the elbow strike from Miyagi, against the cage.
Miyagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Langlaise is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Miyagi misses with an elbow over the top.
Miyagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Langlaise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Langlaise is trying to stall.
Langlaise misses with a punch to the body.
Langlaise throws a head punch that misses.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow.
Langlaise throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyagi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miyagi throws an elbow but misses.
Miyagi avoiding damage.
Langlaise avoids the elbow strike from Miyagi, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langlaise tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
Miyagi lands an elbow inside.
Langlaise dodges an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Langlaise has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Langlaise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyagi's elbow.
Langlaise misses with the head strike.
Langlaise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Langlaise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Langlaise can't find room to land a body shot as Miyagi controls the action.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses.
Langlaise blocks the elbow strike.
Miyagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Langlaise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Miyagi lands an elbow just above Langlaise 's eye.
That has opened up Estie Langlaise's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with an elbow over the top.
Langlaise misses with a punch to the body.
Langlaise dodges an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi lands an elbow that stopped Langlaise in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langlaise dodges an elbow strike from Miyagi.
A short right from Langlaise.
Miyagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miyagi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Langlaise lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miyagi blocks a body shot from Langlaise.
Miyagi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Langlaise lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miyagi or not.
Miyagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses.
Langlaise tries to work over Miyagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyagi throws an elbow but it misses.
Langlaise avoids the elbow strike from Miyagi, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Estie Langlaise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Estie Langlaise's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyagi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Langlaise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyagi misses with an elbow over the top.
Langlaise lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Langlaise's brow.
Langlaise struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyagi controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyagi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miyagi throws an elbow but misses.
Langlaise taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Langlaise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Langlaise is pushing Miyagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Langlaise working aggressively here.
Langlaise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyagi's elbow.
Langlaise works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Langlaise looking to stall.
Langlaise misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langlaise taking a breather.
Miyagi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Langlaise misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Langlaise's brow.
Langlaise takes an elbow to the temple.
Langlaise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Estie Langlaise seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Langlaise avoids a wild elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miyagi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses.
Miyagi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Langlaise struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyagi controls his hands.
Miyagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Langlaise avoids a wild elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Langlaise.
Langlaise avoids a wild elbow strike from Miyagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langlaise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyagi's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Langlaise's brow.
Miyagi pushes off an throws an elbow but Langlaise leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Langlaise's brow.
Langlaise trying to control the position but instead, Miyagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Langlaise into the cage.
Langlaise avoids the elbow strike from Miyagi, against the cage.
Langlaise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Langlaise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Langlaise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyagi.
Miyagi pushes off an throws an elbow but Langlaise leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Langlaise misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Langlaise.
Langlaise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langlaise trying to control the position but instead, Miyagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Langlaise into the cage.
Miyagi blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miyagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Langlaise misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Langlaise.
Langlaise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miyagi lands an elbow just above Langlaise 's eye.
The cut above Estie Langlaise's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Langlaise taking a breather.
Langlaise struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyagi controls his hands.
Miyagi throws an elbow but it misses.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Langlaise on the inside.
Miyagi misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Langlaise.
Miyagi blocking some punches.
Langlaise misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langlaise lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miyagi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Langlaise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Langlaise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langlaise content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Langlaise is leaning against Miyagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Langlaise lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miyagi throws an elbow but misses.
Miyagi blocks a body shot from Langlaise.
Langlaise is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Langlaise swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langlaise is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Langlaise's brow.
Langlaise misses with a punch on the inside.
Miyagi pushes off an throws an elbow but Langlaise leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miyagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estie Langlaise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Estie Langlaise's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Miyagi.
Miyagi pushes Langlaise up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi lands an elbow that stopped Langlaise in his tracks for a moment.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Langlaise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langlaise struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyagi controls his hands.
Miyagi has Langlaise pressed against the cage.
Langlaise can't find room to land a body shot as Miyagi controls the action.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miyagi.
Langlaise dodges an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Langlaise avoids a wild elbow strike from Miyagi.
Langlaise tries to work over Miyagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Langlaise lands a body shot in the clinch.
Langlaise avoids the elbow strike from Miyagi, against the cage.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langlaise avoids a wild elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Langlaise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Langlaise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi takes a shot to the head.
Langlaise avoids a wild elbow strike from Miyagi.
Langlaise looking to slow down the pace here.
Langlaise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miyagi throws an elbow but misses.
Miyagi lands an elbow just above Langlaise 's eye.
Langlaise blocks the elbow strike.
Langlaise taking a breather.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Langlaise.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Langlaise is trying to maintain a safe position but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns Langlaise into the cage.
Langlaise digs a right hand into Miyagi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyagi's gas tank.
Keisuke Miyagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langlaise lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Miyagi stalling in the clinch but Langlaise improves position.
A short right from Langlaise on the inside.
Miyagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Estie Langlaise's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Langlaise avoids the elbow strike from Miyagi, against the cage.
Langlaise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyagi lands an elbow inside that Langlaise shrugs off.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Langlaise dodges an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Langlaise dodges an elbow strike from Miyagi.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Langlaise working aggressively here.
Langlaise blocks an elbow strike.
Langlaise is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miyagi misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langlaise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miyagi lands an elbow just above Langlaise 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Estie Langlaise's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Miyagi!
A very excited looking Keisuke Miyagi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raze Bahamut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wanted Dead or Alive. Raze Bahamut has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raze Bahamut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns thows a body shot but no joy.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Bahamut ducks down to avoid it.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bahamut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Bahamut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bahamut back to the cage. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Raze Bahamut has been cut.
Bahamut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bahamut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Burns! Bahamut is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Burns!
Derek Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Derek Burns took to the microphone: 'Holy shit I am the champ! The 205 lb. king! The after party tonight is going to be off the hook! I am going to be 7 kinds of drunk! Come find me ladies!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by Marvelous Me . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sterling Slater!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater gets a takedown into half guard.
Robertson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robertson trying to control but Slater postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robertson has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slater wants to stand but Robertson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater is keen to just control but Robertson is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Slater.
Slater is working for a submission of some sort.
Slater passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robertson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Robertson won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Slater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robertson is controlling him.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Robertson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slater has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Slater is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slater defends it easily.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Robertson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robertson is proving hard to escape from.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slater passes into side control.
Robertson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slater in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Robertson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Slater turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sterling Slater!
A victorious Sterling Slater thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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