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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skip Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dismas Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dismas Tanner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skip Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dismas Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanner 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.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tanner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Torres not doing much here.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Tanner defends it.
Tanner tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Torres manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Torres is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tanner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Torres working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tanner looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Torres! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Skip Torres!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurucz has chosen Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Ruskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurucz looks to land a body kick but Ruskov moved away.
Kurucz lands a high kick!
It looks like Mario Ruskov has been cut.
Ruskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurucz.
Kurucz misses with a wild combination.
Ruskov goes for a double leg but Kurucz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurucz continues to drive forward.
Kurucz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurucz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruskov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kurucz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurucz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurucz scores with a one two! Ruskov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruskov is rocked!
Kurucz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurucz misses with a few strikes there.
Kurucz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurucz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruskov. That did some damage!
Ruskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ruskov got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kurucz presses forward with punches and knees until Ruskov stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ruskov closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Kurucz!
A relieved looking Ansgar Kurucz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliott Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Terror - One with the Underdogs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliott Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes gets a double leg takedown into Stanley's guard.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley wants to stand but Mendes is controlling the position.
Stanley pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Stanley is keeping the position.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet but Mendes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanley keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stanley connects with a single shot there.
Elliott Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley moves in looking to clinch but Mendes pushes him off.
Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stanley's guard.
Mendes throws a big elbow that misses.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stanley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendes is really struggling to control Stanley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet but Mendes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Stanley.
Stanley is looking to stand up but Mendes isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendes 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.
Mendes trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanley is retaining full guard.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Stanley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendes.
Stanley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Elliott Stanley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Marty Mendes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Stanley tries to clinch but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a kick to the body.
Stanley tries to clinch up.
Stanley stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Marty Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley is trying to stall.
Mendes drags the fight down to the ground.
Stanley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stanley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanley wants to stand but Mendes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stanley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stanley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Stanley from controlling successfully.
Marty Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Elliott Stanley.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt - Stanley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanley as he avoids it easily.
Mendes moves out of range as Stanley throws a body kick.
Stanley throws a lazy body kick
and Mendes counters with a shoot takedown. Stanley fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Mendes 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Stanley is keeping the position.
Stanley pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes prevents Stanley from getting back to his feet.
Mendes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stanley struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley prevents Mendes from improving position.
Stanley throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Stanley is trying to buck Mendes off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanley keeps working.
Mendes working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elliott Stanley 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!
Mendes moves out of range as Stanley throws a body kick.
Elliott Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stanley!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stanley - that will leave a mark!
Stanley throws the kick towards the body but Mendes avoids it.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stanley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanley, not yet.
Stanley wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendes manages to pass to side control.
Stanley is looking to get back to is feet but Mendes passes into side control.
Mendes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stanley!
Mendes moves to back control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Stanley won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mendes off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marty Mendes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Gavilan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kid Gavilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turris misses with an uppercut
and Gavilan counters with a solid body kick.
Gavilan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavilan connects with a jab.
Turris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavilan.
Turris misses with an uppercut
enabling Gavilan to counter with a crisp jab.
Turris loads up on a big right hand but Gavilan slips the punch.
Gavilan is looking to score with low kicks.
Turris misses with a looping right.
Gavilan wants to clinch but Turris slips to the side
and Turris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kid Gavilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavilan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turris.
Gavilan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavilan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavilan scores with a nice strike.
Turris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gavilan is trying to defend but Turris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turris trying to control the action but Gavilan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turris wants to free his trapped foot but Gavilan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gavilan has his hands clasped together around Turris's back. He's all about the action.
Gavilan is looking for a sweep. Turris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turris not doing much here.
Turris trying to control the action but Gavilan is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Turris.
Gavilan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gavilan is struggling to control the position.
Turris is trying to drag Gavilan to the mat but Gavilan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Turris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gavilan regains guard immediately.
Gavilan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turris.
Turris wants to control from the top but Gavilan keeps moving.
Turris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gavilan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turris stalling.
Turris is looking to stall here but Gavilan recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Turris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gavilan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavilan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavilan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavilan throws a body kick that misses.
Gavilan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavilan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Gavilan does no damage.
Turris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gavilan stops Turris from passing to mount.
Turris trying to control the position but Gavilan is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turris is trying to get an arm triangle but Gavilan is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Turris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gavilan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turris.
Turris trying to control the action but Gavilan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan wants to control but Turris postures up.
Turris taking a break here but Gavilan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gavilan is trying to get back to full guard.
Turris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gavilan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turris is looking for a kimura here.
Turris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gavilan defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gavilan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Turris is stalling here but it's allowed Gavilan to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Turris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gavilan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Turris blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Turris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Turris - just one landing.
Turris avoids the head kick by Gavilan.
Gavilan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Turris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gavilan tries to avoid it but Turris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gavilan to the ground. Gavilan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavilan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turris throws a hook but Gavilan avoids it easily.
Turris misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Turris or perhaps it was just good defense by Gavilan which made him look bad.
Turris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavilan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavilan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavilan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavilan slaps away a takedown attempt from Turris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kid Gavilan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Turris.
Turris misses the jab.
Kid Gavilan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turris tests Gavilan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavilan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turris throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavilan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavilan, as that shot connected.
A solid body kick from Gavilan.
Turris works the jab nicely.
Turris lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavilan tries to land a leg kick but Turris saw it coming and moves away.
Turris throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris misses the jab.
Gavilan tries to clinch but Turris moves away
enabling Turris to counter with a crisp jab.
Turris checks the leg kick.
Turris thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turris. Gavilan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Turris as he checks the leg kick.
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!
Nice defenses there by Gavilan.
Gavilan wants to clinch but Turris slips to the side
enabling Turris to counter with a crisp jab.
Turris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turris misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavilan.
Turris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Turris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavilan.
Turris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turris shoots in for a takedown but Gavilan shows good takedown defense.
Turris 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.
Turris misses with a hook.
Gavilan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gavilan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gavilan back to the cage. Turris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Turris gets tackled into the cage by Gavilan. Gavilan maintains the clinch.
Gavilan trying to stall but Turris improves his position.
Gavilan throws an elbow that misses.
Gavilan lands an elbow inside.
Gavilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turris is defending well for now.
Turris stalling in the clinch but Gavilan improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turris avoiding damage as Gavilan throws knees to the body.
Gavilan blocks an elbow strike.
Gavilan is looking to control Turris's arms but Turris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gavilan has his back to the cage.
Turris misses with an elbow strike.
Gavilan gets underhooks to prevent Turris's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavilan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavilan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turris looks to throw the jab but Gavilan is out of range.
Gavilan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gavilan.
Turris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gavilan is fending him off so far but Turris persists. Nope, Gavilan circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turris, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turris misses with a left hand
and Gavilan counters with a nice leg kick.
Gavilan moves away from the strike by Turris.
Kid Gavilan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Turris.
I've got Turris 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Turris!
A less than humble Kyle Turris 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stoner misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stoner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tuliegbay throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoner throws a leg kick
and Tuliegbay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stoner's guard now.
Tuliegbay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stoner's head.
We've been hearing that Tuliegbay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tuliegbay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stoner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tuliegbay, into his guard.
Stoner throwing strikes from guard but Tuliegbay blocks nicely.
Tuliegbay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuliegbay looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuliegbay, not yet.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stoner connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuliegbay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
Stoner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuliegbay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuliegbay throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tuliegbay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoner is one step ahead there.
Stoner connects with a couple of short punches.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stoner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuliegbay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stoner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoner throws an elbow that misses. Tuliegbay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stoner's guard. Nice move by Tuliegbay!
Tuliegbay being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuliegbay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoner keeping full guard, as Tuliegbay tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuliegbay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smolder Stoner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stoner throws a series of punches but Tuliegbay moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Stoner blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tuliegbay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoner counters with a nice body shot.
Stoner throws a nice looking combination but Tuliegbay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuliegbay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuliegbay wants to land a leg kick but Stoner is out of range.
Tuliegbay thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Stoner. No joy for Tuliegbay on that attempt.
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 Nursultan Tuliegbay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuliegbay gets caught napping as Stoner dives in and scores a takedown. Tuliegbay manages to retain guard.
Tuliegbay has his foot on Stoner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoner works his way back into a safe position though.
Stoner throwing strikes but missing.
Tuliegbay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tuliegbay is tightening it up a little... Stoner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stoner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stoner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tuliegbay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nursultan Tuliegbay!
Nursultan Tuliegbay gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konovalov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CJClip - No reason to live but we do it. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konovalov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spezza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spezza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Konovalov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spezza as he avoids it easily.
Spezza misses with a right hand
letting Konovalov counter with a right hand.
Konovalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spezza was well out of range. Poor timing from Konovalov.
We've been hearing reports that Konovalov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Spezza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konovalov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spezza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konovalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konovalov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konovalov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spezza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Konovalov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Konovalov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Konovalov in side control, throwing shots but Spezza defends.
Konovalov swings around for an armbar but Spezza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Konovalov's guard.
Spezza looking to pass the guard.
Spezza has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nights Watch MMA Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Spezza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Konovalov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Konovalov keeping moving, preventing Spezza from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konovalov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spezza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konovalov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spezza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spezza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spezza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spezza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konovalov looking for a guillotine here but Spezza defends easily.
Spezza wants to control from the top but Konovalov keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konovalov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza wants to control from the top but Konovalov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konovalov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Konovalov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Spezza is working to get back to half guard.
Spezza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Konovalov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spezza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Konovalov.
Spezza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Konovalov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Konovalov's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza controlling well, preventing Konovalov from escaping the position.
Konovalov breaks Spezza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Konovalov 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.
Spezza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konovalov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konovalov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spezza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spezza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spezza!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov is trying to work for a sweep but Spezza has mounted him!
Spezza looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Konovalov dominated that round.
That's time! Konovalov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spezza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Konovalov goes for a double leg but Spezza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spezza continues to drive forward.
Spezza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spezza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spezza working aggressively here.
Konovalov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spezza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Konovalov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Spezza.
Konovalov blocking some punches.
Konovalov wants to take the fight to the mat but Spezza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Konovalov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spezza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Konovalov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spezza. That's going to slow Konovalov down.
Konovalov shoots in looking for a takedown. Spezza tries to sprawl out of it but Konovalov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spezza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Konovalov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spezza defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spezza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spezza swings widly with a right hand
and Konovalov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spezza on the side of the head.
Konovalov is looking to clinch.
Konovalov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Spezza counter with a right hand.
Spezza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konovalov.
Konovalov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spezza swivels and escapes.
Spezza throws a shot from downtown. Konovalov moves away and avoids it.
Spezza throws a poor cross that misses
letting Konovalov counter with a right hand.
Spezza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spezza misses with an uppercut
and Konovalov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Konovalov.
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!
Konovalov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Konovalov manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spezza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spezza struggling a bit here.
Spezza is trying to get back to half guard.
Konovalov working the strikes but Spezza uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Konovalov throwing shots but Spezza is blocking nicely.
Spezza is trying to maintain the position but Konovalov is very close to passing his half guard.
Konovalov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spezza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Konovalov.
Konovalov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza taking some punishment here, with Konovalov in his half guard.
Spezza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Konovalov is working away from the top position though.
Spezza is trying to get back to full guard.
Konovalov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spezza sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spezza defending well though.
Konovalov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spezza is just riding it out for now. Konovalov eventually gives up the hold.
Spezza is looking for a sweep. Konovalov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Spezza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spezza.
Spezza sizes up Konovalov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spezza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Konovalov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konovalov staying out of range there.
Konovalov scores with a body shot.
Spezza throws a hook to the side of Konovalov's head but Konovalov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrey Konovalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spezza loads up on a big right hand but Konovalov slips the punch.
Konovalov connects with a looping right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Konovalov.
Konovalov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Konovalov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Konovalov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrey Konovalov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Konovalov connects with a decent elbow.
Konovalov swings around for an armbar but Spezza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Konovalov's guard.
Konovalov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spezza controls the pace.
Konovalov has an active guard here but Spezza has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konovalov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spezza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konovalov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konovalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spezza pulls his head out easily.
Konovalov actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza is looking for a kimura but Konovalov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spezza to get the leverage.
Spezza trying to control the action but Konovalov is working from the bottom.
Spezza tries to pass to full mount but Konovalov defends it.
Konovalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spezza pulls his head out easily.
Spezza is trying to control. Konovalov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Konovalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spezza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konovalov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spezza prevents Konovalov from improving his position.
Spezza wants to take a breather but Konovalov is having none of it.
Konovalov looking for submissions off his back.
Konovalov gets back to full guard.
Konovalov keeping moving, preventing Spezza from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spezza wants to control from the top but Konovalov keeps moving.
Spezza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Konovalov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spezza passes into side control.
Spezza trying to control the position but Konovalov is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Konovalov!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Spezza.
I think Spezza 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Spezza!
Jason Spezza decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grant Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragon's choice of entrance music: Taio Cruz-Dynamite. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Dragon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune misses with a low kick.
Fortune slips under a jab.
Dragon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragon wants to slow Fortune down by chopping away at his legs.
Fortune moves out of range as Dragon strikes.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortune moves out of range as Dragon strikes.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Dragon.
Dragon misses with a left hand
and Fortune decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dragon's guard.
Fortune controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fortune is in close to Dragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Fortune trying to move into half guard but instead Dragon has managed to sweep!
Dragon wants to pass the guard but Fortune is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune pulls Dragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fortune manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Dragon has his foot on Fortune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortune works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortune throwing strikes from guard but Dragon blocks nicely.
Fortune working some strikes from top position.
Dragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dragon has momentary wrist control but Fortune slips an elbow through the middle.
Dragon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fortune has picked Dragon up and slammed him! Dragon can't keep hold of the triangle and Fortune manages to pass to side control!
Fortune landing a few strikes.
Dragon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Fortune's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dragon sneaks back into half guard.
Fortune seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dragon trying to control but Fortune postures up.
Dragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortune winds up and cracks Dragon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fortune has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fortune lands a nice short elbow.
Fortune lands a big elbow - Dragon 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 Fortune!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Fortune!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wei Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wei Sun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wei Sun!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Grecko misses its intended target.
Grecko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grecko.
Grecko ducks under a wild hook from Sun.
Grecko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grecko misses the target.
Grecko throws a hook to the side of Sun's head but Sun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sun just misses with a punch to the body.
Sun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sun ducks under a wild hook from Grecko.
Grecko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grecko looks for the body kick but Sun saw that one coming.
Sun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sun defends it nicely.
Grecko throws a looping overhand right but Sun ducks down to avoid it.
Grecko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grecko drops his hands momentarily and Sun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sun missing with a left hand there. Grecko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tony Grecko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Grecko in his tracks for a moment.
Sun misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Grecko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grecko avoids a wild elbow strike from Sun.
Sun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grecko's defenses.
Grecko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sun up against the cage.
Sun throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands a nice elbow.
Grecko tries to stall but Sun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grecko dodges an elbow strike from Sun.
Grecko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sun is pushing Grecko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sun blocks a body shot from Grecko.
Grecko misses with some punches.
Grecko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grecko avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sun fails to land.
Grecko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Sun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grecko dodges an elbow strike from Sun.
Sun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grecko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grecko.
Sun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sun just leaning against Grecko, taking a breather.
Sun continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Grecko takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grecko's brow.
Sun is trying to maintain a safe position but Grecko gets an underhook and turns Sun into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun misses with an elbow strike.
Grecko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sun letting Grecko take a breather here.
Come on Sun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sun is trying to stall.
Sun trying to land knees to the body.
Grecko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Grecko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grecko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sun has Grecko pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sun lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sun blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Sun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grecko blocks a jab.
Sun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grecko manages to avoid it.
Sun throws out a loose jab but Grecko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sun misses with a series of wild punches.
Grecko looks to land a right hand but Sun moved out of range.
Grecko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grecko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sun moves away.
Nice jab there from Grecko.
Grecko throws a looping overhand right but Sun ducks down to avoid it.
Sun slips a jab and a cross from Grecko.
Grecko keeps the fight on the outside.
Sun ducks under a wild hook from Grecko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Grecko misses
and Sun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sun connects with a jab.
Grecko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Grecko misses.
Grecko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sun is just out of range.
Good work by Sun as he checks the leg kick.
Wei Sun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grecko misses with a body shot.
Sun moves out of range of the leg kick from Grecko.
Sun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grecko throws a nice looking combination but Sun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sun avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko throws a hook but Sun blocks it.
Sun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grecko. Grecko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grecko misses with a takedown attempt - Sun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grecko throws a low kick but Sun moves out of range easily.
Grecko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sun counters with a left to the body.
Sun throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sun misses.
Sun looks to score with a jab to the body but Grecko is just out of range.
Grecko thows a body shot but no joy.
Grecko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grecko missing with a left hand there. Sun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko misses with an uppercut.
Sun misses with a two punch combination.
Sun slips under a jab from Grecko.
Grecko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grecko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sun.
Grecko throws a low kick but Sun moves out of range easily.
Grecko misses with a body kick.
A big right from Sun misses.
Grecko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grecko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grecko misses with a looping left.
Sun moves into range and clinches up with Grecko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko looking to slow down the pace here.
Grecko tries to circle away but Sun has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sun throws an elbow but misses.
Sun stalls.
Sun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wei Sun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grecko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grecko cracks the inside of Sun's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grecko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Grecko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grecko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sun is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Grecko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grecko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grecko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sun is looking to clinch.
Sun lands a glancing blow to the side of Grecko's head.
Grecko throws a head kick but Sun moves out of range.
Grecko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grecko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grecko looks to land a left hand but Sun moved out of range nicely.
Sun defending well as Grecko loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko misses with a hook.
Sun tries to clinch up.
Grecko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grecko misses with a wild body shot.
Sun lands a really nice looking cross but Grecko seems unphased.
Sun stuffs the takedown.
Grecko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sun counters with a left and a right that stings Grecko.
Wei Sun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grecko pushes Sun away with a front kick.
Sun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grecko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grecko scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Grecko.
Grecko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grecko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grecko throws a wild body kick that Sun sees coming a mile off.
Grecko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sun is out of range.
Grecko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grecko lands a right hook to the body.
Grecko misses with a straight right.
Sun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Grecko. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Grecko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sun which made him look bad.
Sun slaps away a takedown attempt from Grecko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Grecko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grecko throws a lazy uppercut
and Sun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grecko. Grecko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grecko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grecko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grecko slips a jab and a cross from Sun.
Sun dips to his left and cracks Grecko with an uppercut!
Grecko motions for Sun to come forward. Grecko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun checks a leg kick.
Sun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Grecko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sun moves in looking to clinch but Grecko pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Sun. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Grecko misses.
Sun throws a right and a left that Grecko avoids nicely.
Grecko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grecko manages to avoid it.
Grecko takes a swing at Sun's ribcage but misses.
Grecko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sun. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Grecko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grecko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tj Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Sifreddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sifreddi has chosen I'm too sexy as his entrance music. Rocco Sifreddi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocco Sifreddi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sifreddi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shields's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sifreddi distracts Shields with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sifreddi throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.
Shields thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sifreddi throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields trying to strike off his back.
Sifreddi looking to pass the guard.
Sifreddi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shields avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sifreddi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Sifreddi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sifreddi wants to stand but Shields is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sifreddi prevents Shields from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sifreddi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sifreddi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shields has wrist control.
Sifreddi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Sifreddi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shields's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifreddi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sifreddi wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Sifreddi preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sifreddi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sifreddi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sifreddi is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Sifreddi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shields has wrist control.
Shields has his foot on Sifreddi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sifreddi works his way back into a safe position though.
Sifreddi throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sifreddi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sifreddi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sifreddi passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sifreddi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sifreddi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sifreddi lands a big elbow.
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sifreddi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sifreddi lands a couple of good shots and Shields has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shields is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shields is taking damage to the body and head.
Sifreddi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Shields's head.
Shields rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sifreddi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sifreddi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shields with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sifreddi is trying to control the action in half guard but Shields is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sifreddi passes to side control.
Sifreddi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shields some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sifreddi connects with a decent elbow.
Sifreddi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields is looking to regain half guard here but Sifreddi keeps moving and retains side control.
Sifreddi scores with punches from side control.
Sifreddi advances nicely into full mount.
Shields is working to get back to half guard.
Shields manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sifreddi trying to mount his opponent but Shields defends it.
Shields looking for submissions off his back.
Sifreddi winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sifreddi trying to mount his opponent but Shields defends it.
Shields tries to roll over but Sifreddi keeps him under control.
Sifreddi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shields defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields taking some punishment here, with Sifreddi in his half guard.
Sifreddi winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sifreddi working Shields over with strikes.
Sifreddi trying to mount his opponent but Shields defends it.
Shields is pressing down on Sifreddi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Sifreddi from controlling successfully.
Sifreddi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shields's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sifreddi throwing shots but Shields is blocking nicely.
Sifreddi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shields moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sifreddi defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Sifreddi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sifreddi lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Shields as Sifreddi shoots in.
Sifreddi misses with a wild body shot.
Sifreddi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shields circles away quickly and effectively.
Sifreddi throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sifreddi swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifreddi scores with a jab. Shields acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sifreddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Sifreddi.
Sifreddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Rocco Sifreddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sifreddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sifreddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sifreddi throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Sifreddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sifreddi.
Shields takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sifreddi.
Sifreddi scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sifreddi jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sifreddi throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Sifreddi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shields rather than just go for the knockout.
Sifreddi throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Sifreddi swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Sifreddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sifreddi throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sifreddi. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sifreddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sifreddi closes the distance and clinches.
Sifreddi prevents the takedown attempt.
Sifreddi lands a nice uppercut.
Sifreddi lands a shoulder strike.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Sifreddi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sifreddi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Sifreddi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sifreddi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sifreddi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sifreddi.
Sifreddi clinches with his opponent.
Sifreddi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shields has clasped his hands together around Sifreddi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sifreddi is looking to reverse the position.
Sifreddi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shields's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sifreddi wants to sweep but Shields has passed to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sifreddi wants to control but Shields postures up.
Shields lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Sifreddi 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. This is the final round!
Sifreddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Sifreddi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sifreddi clinches with his opponent.
Sifreddi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sifreddi is trying to stall.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sifreddi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Sifreddi.
Shields is trying to drag Sifreddi to the mat but Sifreddi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sifreddi is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sifreddi down to the mat. Sifreddi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sifreddi connects with a right hand. Shields shakes it off.
Sifreddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sifreddi jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sifreddi throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifreddi throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Sifreddi scores with a nice right hand.
Sifreddi lands with an uppercut that bounces Shields off the cage and back into range.
Sifreddi gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sifreddi.
A right hook to the body lands for Sifreddi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sifreddi tries to throw a body punch but Shields avoids it by throwing Sifreddi back against the cage.
Sifreddi lands a shoulder strike.
Sifreddi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sifreddi lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields gets back to half guard.
Sifreddi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shields wants to improve his position but Sifreddi is controlling well.
Sifreddi drops an elbow to the side of Shields's head.
Sifreddi working the head and body with strikes.
Shields taking some punishment here, with Sifreddi in his half guard.
Sifreddi working Shields over with strikes.
Sifreddi trying to pass the guard but Shields defending well.
Shields throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shields is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sifreddi wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sifreddi trying to control here.
Sifreddi wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Shields is thwarting Sifreddi's attempts to control the position.
Tj Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sifreddi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sifreddi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocco Sifreddi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sifreddi is pulling down on Shields's head. It's preventing any offense from Shields, at least for the moment.
Sifreddi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sifreddi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shields, into his guard.
Rocco Sifreddi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sifreddi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sifreddi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sifreddi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Sifreddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sifreddi 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Sifreddi!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocco Sifreddi 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moby - Flower. Anastasia has chosen hellrazor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Anastasia!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasia misses with a looping left.
Anastasia moves out of range of the leg kick from Nowacki.
Anastasia shoots in but Nowacki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been told by Nowacki's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Anastasia lands.
Nowacki moves out of range as Anastasia strikes.
Anastasia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nowacki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nowacki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anastasia checks it well.
Anastasia shoots in but no luck this time.
Anastasia checks a leg kick nicely.
Anastasia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nowacki. Nowacki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nowacki scores with a sloppy right hand. Anastasia should have avoided that one.
Anastasia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki staying out of range there.
Anastasia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herkules Nowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Anastasia.
Jab by Nowacki.
Anastasia moves out of range of the body kick from Nowacki.
Some bone on bone action there as Nowacki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nowacki scores with a hook to the body. Anastasia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasia goes for a double leg but Nowacki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nowacki continues to drive forward.
Nowacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anastasia backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Anastasia tries to score a body lock takedown but Nowacki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nowacki misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki pushes Anastasia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nowacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Nowacki on the inside.
Nowacki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anastasia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nowacki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anastasias head.
Anastasia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nowacki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nowacki lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nowacki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nowacki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nowacki gets through Anastasia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki slowing the pace effectively.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Anastasia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nowacki is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Nowacki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Anastasia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nowacki gets through Anastasia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki pushes Anastasia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anastasia blocks the elbow strike.
Anastasia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nowacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki misses with some punches.
Nowacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nowacki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anastasia.
Anastasia throws a leg kick that misses.
Anastasia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowacki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nowacki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anastasia. Anastasia obviously looking to wear him down.
Anastasia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nowacki on his heels. He'll look to pass Nowacki's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anastasia's guard.
Nowacki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nowacki looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
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.
Nowacki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anastasia looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range.
Nowacki throws a series of punches but Anastasia moves out of range.
Anastasia connects with an inside leg kick.
Anastasia misses with a looping left.
Anastasia throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily.
Anastasia lands the left hand.
No joy there for Nowacki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nowacki needs to keep his hands up - Anastasia had a free shot at his head there.
Albert Anastasia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowacki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anastasia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nowacki slips under a jab.
Anastasia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nowacki counter with a right hand.
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nowacki jabs at Anastasia's body.
Anastasia fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki moves away from the strike by Anastasia.
Nowacki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anastasia is out of range and Nowacki settles back down.
Anastasia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anastasia swinging wildly here.
Anastasia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nowacki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anastasia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nowacki scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anastasia. That's going to slow Nowacki down.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Anastasia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anastasia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nowacki.
Anastasia throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with a nice leg kick.
Anastasia misses with a body shot
and Nowacki counters with a straight right hand.
Nowacki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anastasia. Anastasia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Anastasia.
Herkules Nowacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anastasia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki feints and then cracks Anastasia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anastasia down.
Anastasia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nowacki but Nowacki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nowacki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anastasia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anastasia lands a lovely overhand right.
Anastasia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nowacki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anastasia's sensitive parts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nowacki scores with the left hand. Anastasia knows he should have avoided that one.
Anastasia throws a head kick that misses
and Nowacki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Anastasia throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it.
A slow jab from Anastasia misses its intended target.
Anastasia misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nowacki.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Anastasia.
Nowacki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anastasia throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with an inside leg kick.
Anastasia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anastasia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anastasia misses with a low kick.
Nowacki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anastasia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anastasia misses with a double jab.
Anastasia is breathing heavily.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. Anastasia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nowacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nowacki slips a straight right by Anastasia.
Nowacki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Anastasia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nowacki slips under a jab from Anastasia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Nowacki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Anastasia misses with a low kick as Nowacki jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nowacki.
Anastasia loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch.
Anastasia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nowacki counters with an inside leg kick.
Anastasia throws a hook to the side of Nowacki's head but Nowacki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anastasia misses with a wild body shot.
Nowacki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anastasia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowacki doesn't seem bothered though.
Anastasia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Anastasia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Anastasia.
Nowacki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nowacki motions for Anastasia to come forward. Nowacki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that second round.
That's time! Nowacki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nowacki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Anastasia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nowacki doesn't seem phased though.
Anastasia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nowacki defends it nicely.
Anastasia throws an off balance right hand
and Nowacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nowacki delivers a nice body kick.
Anastasia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowacki swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nowacki, as that shot connected.
Anastasia is rocked!
Herkules Nowacki is winning the standup battle so far.
Anastasia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowacki swivels and escapes.
Anastasia is still on wobbly legs! Can Nowacki finish him?
Herkules Nowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Anastasia.
Nowacki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nowacki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anastasia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anastasia scores with a shot to the body.
Anastasia misses with a jab to the body
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nowacki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anastasia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nowacki quickly recovers to half guard.
Anastasia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nowacki tries to get to full guard but Anastasia has control of the leg.
Anastasia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nowacki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anastasia seems to have recovered his senses.
Anastasia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anastasia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nowacki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anastasia trying to control but Nowacki is working from the bottom.
Anastasia is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia lands a couple of elbows.
Anastasia postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it.
Anastasia looking to sit in guard and control but Nowacki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nowacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anastasia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albert Anastasia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Albert Anastasia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nowacki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick by Anastasia misses
and Nowacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nowacki.
Anastasia throws a jab when Nowacki was well out of range.
Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anastasia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nowacki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nowacki cracks Anastasia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anastasia lands a slapping body shot.
Nowacki slips under a jab.
Anastasia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nowacki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nowacki throws a head kick but Anastasia moves out of range.
Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki lands with a cross.
Nowacki lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anastasia throws a shot from downtown. Nowacki moves away and avoids it.
Nowacki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nowacki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anastasia.
Nowacki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nowacki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anastasia throws out the jab.
Anastasia throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
A big left from Anastasia misses.
Nowacki connects with a right hand. Anastasia shakes it off.
Anastasia misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anastasia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowacki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anastasia doesn't seem bothered though.
Anastasia fails with a takedown attempt.
Nowacki slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herkules Nowacki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowacki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herkules Nowacki made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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