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OFC 203: Ufcowski jr vs Aoki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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170 cm
32
160 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a right hand
and Malapitan counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Mick Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Malapitan.
Malapitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn looks for a takedown but Malapitan sprawls well.
Penn misses with a right hand
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Malapitan staying out of range there.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malapitan lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Malapitan.
Penn pushes Malapitan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malapitan has picked Penn up - he's going for a ride! Malapitan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malapitan is just content to waste time from the top position. Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malapitan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Malapitan is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malapitan is on top in guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Penn pulls Malapitan in close to his closed guard and prevents Malapitan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malapitan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn pulls Malapitan in close to prevent any damage.
Malapitan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn cracks Malapitan with a solid left hand.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malapitan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malapitan working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Malapitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malapitan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Penn 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.
Malapitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Malapitan.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Malapitan counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malapitan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Raje Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Malapitan counters with a left to the body.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Malapitan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Malapitan counters with a two punch combo.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Malapitan counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan slips under a jab from Penn.
Malapitan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malapitan defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malapitan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malapitan.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn misses with a hook
and Malapitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Penn.
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Penn shoots in.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Malapitan connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Malapitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Penn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malapitan quickly recovers to half guard.
Malapitan wants to get back to full guard.
Penn throwing shots but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to get back to full guard.
Malapitan gets back to full guard.
Penn stands up over Malapitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Malapitan blocks nicely.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn is working Malapitan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penn stands up over Malapitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Mick Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks to land a strike but Malapitan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malapitan is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Penn needs to keep his hands up - Malapitan had a free shot at his head there.
Malapitan is looking to wear down Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malapitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Nice defenses there by Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a head kick.
Penn rushes Malapitan and presses him up against the cage.
Malapitan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
Penn scores with a hook to the body.
Malapitan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penn is keeping busy.
Malapitan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penn prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malapitan.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan jumps guard but Penn stands there with Malapitan around his waist. Malapitan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malapitan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malapitan is trying to drag Penn to the mat but Penn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn pushes Malapitan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Malapitan has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn controlling the position well.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn gets full guard.
Malapitan preventing the sweep.
Malapitan throwing strikes but missing.
Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penn has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn throws a strike but Malapitan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Malapitan throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Malapitan's brow.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn with a nice head shot there.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Malapitan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Mick Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan is trying to keep Penn in close.
Raje Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn works over Malapitan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Penn!
Mick Penn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Revolution Fatigues for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by BOOM by P.O.D.. Jon Snow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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250 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton wants to clinch
so Snow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton wants to stand and escape but Snow is having none of it.
Snow is pushing down on Orton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orton is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orton wants to get back to full guard.
Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orton defending well though.
Orton tries to roll over but Snow keeps him under control.
Orton gets full guard.
Snow trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton looking to control.
Snow advances to half guard.
Snow 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.
Snow is nestled in close to Orton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Snow is looking to advance position but Orton won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snow.
Orton won't allow Snow to pass to mount.
Orton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snow.
Snow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snow throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton wants to stand but Snow is controlling the position.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Orton is retaining full guard.
Orton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snow is pushing down on Orton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orton is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton has hold of Snow's hands but Snow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snow slips a nice elbow through Orton's hands, connecting with Orton's forehead.
Snow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orton's head.
Orton is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snow lands with a punch from half guard.
Orton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snow.
Snow winds up and cracks Orton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snow lands a nice short elbow.
Snow trying to mount his opponent but Orton defends it.
Orton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snow.
Orton is trying to control the position but Snow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Orton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orton wants to clinch up but Snow keeps it at a distance.
Orton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow tries to keep at a distance but Orton has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Orton throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Orton doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Orton misses
and Snow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Snow there.
Orton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow pushes down on Orton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow throwing shots but Orton is blocking nicely.
Snow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orton is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard.
Snow is looking to advance position but Orton won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Snow there.
Snow seems to be looking for submissions.
Orton is looking for a sweep. Snow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snow trying to control the action but Orton is working from the bottom.
Orton tries to kick Snow off but Snow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snow looks to land a strike but Orton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jon Snow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snow looking to sit in guard and control but Orton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton won't allow Snow to sweep him here.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
Snow controls Orton momentarily but Orton frees himself.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Snow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Orton's guard now.
Snow landing some decent shots from guard.
Orton is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
Snow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snow won't allow Orton to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Orton is retaining full guard.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Orton blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Orton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton takes the fight into the clinch.
Snow has clasped his hands together around Orton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Snow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Orton is not content to let Snow control the position.
Snow is putting a hurting on Orton here, landing some big shots from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Orton is right now.
Snow swings around for an armbar but Orton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snow's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snow managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Orton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randy Orton just wasn't active enough.
Orton looks to clinch
so Snow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
Orton controls Snow momentarily but Snow frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
Snow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snow postures up and lands a big shot to Orton's brow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Snow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snow defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton is trying to control the position but Snow postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orton's head.
Snow wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Randy Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orton!
Orton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Orton wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orton is working for a kimura but Snow is defending it quite comfortably.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Orton throwing shots but Snow is blocking nicely.
Orton thows a huge punch but Snow dodges it nicely.
Snow is looking to improve his position.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orton seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snow 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
A very excited looking Jon Snow 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 Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monkey Junction. Donny Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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234 lbs
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268 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derka walks into a jab.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Davis works over Derka's head and body with a nice combination.
Derka is rocked!
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Derka.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis motions for Derka to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Derka is out of range.
Derka slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Derka avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Derka.
Derka tries to score with a low kick but Davis moves his leg out of the way.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Derka loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Derka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donny Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka looks to throw a body kick
and Davis counters with a leg kick.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Derka.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Davis has cracked Derka with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Davis lands another huge swinging hook and Derka tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Derka, before Davis can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donny Davis!
As Donny Davis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, my sponsor Kaiser, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home and King Justus for letting me fight here in the OFC!! Thank you!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deacon comes to the cage accompanied by You Raise me Up by Josh Groban. This should be fireworks!
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166 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bishop Deacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deacon throws a body punch but Mifsud moves out of range.
Mifsud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deacon fails to land the takedown.
Mifsud misses with a low kick.
Deacon checks a low kick from Mifsud.
Deacon misses with a body shot
and Mifsud counters with a head kick. That will keep Deacon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mifsud throws a hook but Deacon blocks it.
Mifsud misses with a hook. Deacon ducked under it nicely.
Mifsud gets tackled into the cage by Deacon. Deacon maintains the clinch.
Mifsud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mifsud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deacon.
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deacon.
Deacon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mifsud on the side of the head.
Deacon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deacon wants to slow Mifsud down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Deacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deacon scores with a jab to the head.
Mifsud throws a series of punches but Deacon avoids them all with ease.
Deacon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mifsud back to the cage. Deacon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud swings widly with a right hand
and Deacon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deacon lands a slapping body shot.
Mifsud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deacon misses with a wild body shot.
Deacon moves forwards but Mifsud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop Deacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Deacon.
Deacon throws a hook but Mifsud avoids it easily.
Mifsud blocks a jab.
Deacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mifsud gets tackled into the cage by Deacon. Deacon maintains the clinch.
Mifsud lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Mifsud.
Deacon lands a hook that snaps the head of Mifsud backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deacon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mifsud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deacon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mifsud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mifsud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deacon blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deacon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deacon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mifsud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mifsud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mifsud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mifsud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deacon is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mifsud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mifsud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mifsud lands an uppercut.
Mifsud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mifsud tries to throw a body punch but Deacon avoids it by throwing Mifsud back against the cage.
Mifsud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deacon managing to block the knees to the body from Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mifsud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mifsud scores with a knee to the head.
Mifsud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deacon is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mifsud.
Oh Deacon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deacon tries to pull guard but Mifsud holds him up against the cage and eventually Deacon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bishop Deacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deacon is working for takedown but Mifsud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deacon takes a shot to the head.
Mifsud with a knee to the head.
Mifsud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mifsud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deacon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mifsud lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mifsud.
Mifsud jerks Deacon's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Deacon drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mifsud goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mifsud because Deacon was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michael Mifsud!
A victorious Michael Mifsud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
145 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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28
138 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zibanejadass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zibanejadass as he avoids it easily.
Dux throws a low kick, looking for Zibanejadass's leg but Zibanejadass calmly moves out of range.
Zibanejadass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
Dux tries to land a front kick but Zibanejadass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zibanejadass with a nice cross.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zibanejadass as he jumps to the side.
Dux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dux takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zibanejadass.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Zibanejadass, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Zibanejadass against the cage but Zibanejadass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux throws a leg kick but Zibanejadass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mika Zibanejadass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zibanejadass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zibanejadass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zibanejadass misses with a head kick.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that misses
letting Dux counter with a right hand.
Zibanejadass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zibanejadass trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to pass Zibanejadass's guard but actually Zibanejadass recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zibanejadass is keeping the position for now.
Dux wants to control from the top but Zibanejadass keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zibanejadass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zibanejadass is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux is looking to control Zibanejadass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zibanejadass trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux controls Zibanejadass momentarily but Zibanejadass frees himself.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zibanejadass is one step ahead there.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zibanejadass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zibanejadass is posturing up here but Dux has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zibanejadass tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zibanejadass has to tap! Slick submission there by Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Dux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes into the arena with Freaks and Geeks blaring out of the sound system. 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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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham throws a nice looking combination but Gambino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gambino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rackham counters by moving into the clinch.
Gambino breaks from the clinch.
Gambino misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rackham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rackham lands a head kick. Gambino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Childish Gambino has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rackham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rackham misses with a wild combination.
Rackham throws a head kick but Gambino moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gambino, pushing him back against the cage.
Gambino blocks an elbow strike.
Rackham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gambino blocks it with crossed arms.
Rackham misses with a knee strike.
Rackham looking to throw knees to the head but Gambino is blocking nicely.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham misses with a knee strike.
Rackham lands a damaging elbow.
Rackham is struggling to control the position.
Gambino is trying to force a seperation but Rackham has the dominant position.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Rackham is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gambino as Rackham tries to tie him up.
Gambino is looking to break free of the clinch but Rackham has double underhooks.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but Gambino blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Rackham lands a knee to the head.
Rackham looking to throw knees to the head but Gambino is blocking nicely.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that Gambino shrugs off.
Gambino blocks an elbow strike from Rackham.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
Rackham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambino's efforts to push away.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gambino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Rackham lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Rackham misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rackham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gambino's brow.
Gambino working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Gambino is looking to break free of the clinch but Rackham has double underhooks.
Rackham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gambino.
Gambino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gambino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rackham tries to clinch there but Gambino circles away.
Rackham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gambino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rackham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gambino counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham wants to clinch
and Gambino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rackham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rackham is rocked!
Rackham tries to clinch up but Gambino circles away and keeps his distance.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rackham moves to clinch but Gambino breaks away
and Gambino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gambino lands a left and a right that send Rackham crashing to the mat, dazed. Gambino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rackham is still on wobbly legs! Can Gambino finish him?
Rackham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gambino counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambino lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rackham tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Elite Canadian Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield comes to the cage accompanied by Believers . Torres has chosen Prodigal Son as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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33
250 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redfield connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
It looks like Sergio Torres has been cut.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt - Redfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Redfield lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres tries for a takedown but Redfield circles away easily
and Redfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres looks winded!
Redfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Torres sprawling to the canvas! Torres rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Redfield finish him?!
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Redfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Torres is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Redfield lands a big elbow - Torres is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Redfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Redfield!
A less than humble Chris Redfield misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski comes to the cage accompanied by Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
182 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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39
185 lbs
31 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Wisniewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wisniewski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Wisniewski lands a head shot.
It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Wisniewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Wisniewski.
Wisniewski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wisniewski.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Wisniewski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wisniewski has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Wisniewski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Wisniewski gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Wisniewski tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Wisniewski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wisniewski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Pawel Wisniewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gracie.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wisniewski is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wisniewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Wisniewski into the cage.
Gracie has hold of one of Wisniewski's legs. Wisniewski is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisniewski keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Wisniewski.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Wisniewski is keeping the position.
Wisniewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wisniewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wisniewski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wisniewski has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wisniewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wisniewski has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Wisniewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wisniewski defends it easily.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wisniewski escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wisniewski swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Wisniewski didn't expect that.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wisniewski keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wisniewski is on top in guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Wisniewski defends easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Wisniewski from controlling successfully.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wisniewski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wisniewski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie tries to buck Wisniewski off but Wisniewski is having none of it.
Wisniewski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Wisniewski controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with the active half guard here but Wisniewski passes nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisniewski wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wisniewski.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wisniewski controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Wisniewski from controlling successfully.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wisniewski defends it easily.
Wisniewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wisniewski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pawel Wisniewski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wisniewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisniewski controls his hands.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wisniewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie slips under a jab from Wisniewski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wisniewski, right into the meat.
Wisniewski looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Wisniewski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Wisniewski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wisniewski misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wisniewski - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wisniewski. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wisniewski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wisniewski wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Wisniewski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Wisniewski isn't that keen on the idea.
Wisniewski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Wisniewski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wisniewski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wisniewski looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wisniewski controlling from the full mount.
Pawel Wisniewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wisniewski tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pawel Wisniewski.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wisniewski loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Wisniewski misses with a low kick.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wisniewski throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wisniewski as he avoids it easily.
Pawel Wisniewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Wisniewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisniewski controls his hands.
Wisniewski scores with a hook to the body.
Wisniewski cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wisniewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wisniewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wisniewski throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Wisniewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Wisniewski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wisniewski tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wisniewski to the ground. Wisniewski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wisniewski scores with a punch to the head.
Wisniewski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Wisniewski counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Wisniewski to acknowledge the strikes.
Vitor Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisniewski scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Wisniewski circles away.
Wisniewski misses with an uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wisniewski but Wisniewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but Wisniewski is having none of it.
Wisniewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie works over Wisniewski's head and body with a nice combination.
Wisniewski swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wisniewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Wisniewski tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wisniewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Nice shot lands for Wisniewski.
Wisniewski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
The fighters circling - Wisniewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wisniewski lands a jab to the head.
Pawel Wisniewski is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wisniewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wisniewski pinned against the cage. Wisniewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pawel Wisniewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gracie.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wisniewski doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Wisniewski avoids them all with ease.
Gracie tries to clinch but Wisniewski is having none of it.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wisniewski moves away.
Wisniewski misses the jab.
Wisniewski lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wisniewski misses the target.
Wisniewski misses with a leg kick.
Wisniewski lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie is rocked!
Wisniewski batters Gracie with a massive right followed by a huge left! Gracie is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wisniewski lands a final crushing right hand to drop Gracie to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wisniewski is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pawel Wisniewski!
Pawel Wisniewski retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Pawel Wisniewski 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr's entrance music is Slipknot - Duality . A fine choice. Funkyama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by . 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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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr connects with a jab.
Ufcowski jr throws a right hand that misses
and Ufcowski jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkyama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ufcowski jr quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ufcowski jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama is trying to control the action in half guard but Ufcowski jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ufcowski jr's head.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ufcowski jr is working hard here to advance position.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Ufcowski jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Funkyama wants to free his trapped foot but Ufcowski jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ufcowski jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funkyama.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufcowski jr keeps working.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ufcowski jr's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is staying active underneath Funkyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Funkyama seems content to control.
Aoki Funkyama has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ufcowski jr tests Funkyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkyama works over Ufcowski jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Ufcowski jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ufcowski jr throws a series of punches but Funkyama avoids them all with ease.
Funkyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ufcowski jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funkyama misses with a wild combination.
Ufcowski jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ufcowski jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funkyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Funkyama.
Ufcowski jr lands with a nice combination. Funkyama backs away looking to recover.
Ufcowski jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkyama.
Ufcowski jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a combination. Funkyama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Funkyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkyama fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ufcowski jr's waist but Ufcowski jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ufcowski jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ufcowski jr's half guard.
Ufcowski jr controlling the position well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ufcowski jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ufcowski jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funkyama momentarily.
Funkyama with a poor takedown
and Ufcowski jr counters with a nice body shot.
Funkyama looking to score a takedown here. Ufcowski jr is defending well but Funkyama drives through and ends up in Ufcowski jr's guard.
Ufcowski jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Ufcowski jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funkyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ufcowski jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Funkyama fails with the takedown.
Funkyama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funkyama.
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ufcowski jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Funkyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funkyama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ufcowski jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ufcowski jr wants to stand and escape but Funkyama is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Ufcowski jr has wrist control.
Funkyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aoki Funkyama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck for Funkyama with that takedown attempt.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Funkyama.
Ufcowski jr slips a jab and a cross from Funkyama.
Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ufcowski jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ufcowski jr is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Ufcowski jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Ufcowski jr is defending well.
Funkyama prevents Ufcowski jr from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice combination there by Funkyama.
Funkyama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ufcowski jr!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ufcowski jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Funkyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ufcowski jr is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
What's Ufcowski jr going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Ufcowski jr is working away.
Aoki Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkyama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Funkyama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ufcowski jr parries the strikes from Funkyama easily there. Funkyama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ufcowski jr to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufcowski jr keeps working.
Ufcowski jr is looking to reverse the position.
Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ufcowski jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ufcowski jr struggling a bit here.
Ufcowski jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Funkyama off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Ufcowski jr just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Funkyama right now.
Ufcowski jr lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funkyama controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ufcowski jr lands punches and elbows.
Funkyama is trapped and Ufcowski jr is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ufcowski jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is in bad spot here.
Funkyama is still trying to improve position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ufcowski jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ufcowski jr is not going to allow Funkyama to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Aoki Funkyama just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funkyama checks a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Ufcowski jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ufcowski jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funkyama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ufcowski jr's guard now.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama throws a strike but Ufcowski jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ufcowski jr preventing the sweep.
Funkyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
Funkyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funkyama has his takedown stuffed
letting Ufcowski jr counter with a right hand.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Ufcowski jr shows good takedown defense.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Funkyama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkyama's calf.
Funkyama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr misses with a looping left.
Funkyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ufcowski jr misses with a looping right.
Ufcowski jr cracks a nice hook into Funkyama's ribs.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Ufcowski jr circles away easily
and Ufcowski jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkyama looks for a takedown but Ufcowski jr sprawls well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ufcowski jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aoki Funkyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funkyama has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Funkyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ufcowski jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Funkyama taking a break here but Ufcowski jr is having none of it and regains half guard.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Ufcowski jr won't allow it.
Ufcowski jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama is keen to just control but Ufcowski jr is a slippery customer.
Funkyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funkyama wants to free his trapped foot but Ufcowski jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ufcowski jr trying to control here.
Funkyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Funkyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama is thwarting Ufcowski jr's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Aoki Funkyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Funkyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ufcowski jr tries to avoid it but Funkyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ufcowski jr to the ground. Ufcowski jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Funkyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ufcowski jr misses with a straight right.
Ufcowski jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Ufcowski jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funkyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
letting Ufcowski jr counter with a right hand.
Funkyama slips a jab from Ufcowski jr.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Funkyama does no damage.
Ufcowski jr lands a jab to Funkyama's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ufcowski jr to the ground. Funkyama is now in Ufcowski jr's guard.
Funkyama scoring with some ground and pound.
Funkyama trying to control but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ufcowski jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ufcowski jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Funkyama is looking to pass into half guard but Ufcowski jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ufcowski jr is in guard.
Funkyama looking for subs off his back but Ufcowski jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama trying to get back to full guard but Ufcowski jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki Funkyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama tries to hold on but Ufcowski jr postures up.
Ufcowski jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkyama working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Funkyama regains half guard.
Ufcowski jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama controlling the position well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Funkyama stalks Ufcowski jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ufcowski jr's face. Ufcowski jr staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aoki Funkyama.
I think Funkyama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Funkyama!
Aoki Funkyama is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Aoki Funkyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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