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LFC ~ BEEF: The Rebirth Day 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keum Jin Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keum Jin Cho!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter throws a low kick, looking for Cho's leg but Cho calmly moves out of range.
Baxter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evan Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho drops his hands momentarily and Baxter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Keum Jin Cho has been cut.
Baxter checks a leg kick.
Baxter circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cho to the canvas! Cho doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Baxter keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Baxter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladyslaw Warnenczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wladyslaw Warnenczyk!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warnenczyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warnenczyk misses with the combination.
Warnenczyk misses with a wild combination.
Warnenczyk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Warnenczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warnenczyk's head backwards.
Michaels connects with a looping right hand.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wladyslaw Warnenczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warnenczyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Warnenczyk.
Warnenczyk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Michaels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warnenczyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels sizes up Warnenczyk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warnenczyk misses with the combination.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warnenczyk misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Warnenczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Warnenczyk.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Warnenczyk.
Warnenczyk misses with a wild combination.
Warnenczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Warnenczyk throws a one two combo.
Warnenczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Warnenczyk connects with a body shot that sends Michaels's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Warnenczyk digs a good hook to Michaels's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warnenczyk swinging wildly here.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warnenczyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warnenczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warnenczyk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warnenczyk stalks Michaels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michaels's face. Michaels staggers backwards, shaken.
Warnenczyk throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Warnenczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warnenczyk misses with the combination.
Warnenczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Michaels off the cage and back into range.
Warnenczyk cracks a nice hook into Michaels's ribs.
Warnenczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Warnenczyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Warnenczyk avoids them all with ease.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Warnenczyk avoids them all with ease.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warnenczyk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaels walks into a straight right hand from Warnenczyk.
Danga de danga de dang - Warnenczyk scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Warnenczyk.
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warnenczyk misses with a body shot.
Warnenczyk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Michaels rather than just go for the knockout.
Warnenczyk lands a jab to Michaels's midsection.
Michaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warnenczyk scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Warnenczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Warnenczyk is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warnenczyk thows a body shot but no joy.
Warnenczyk misses with a wild combination.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warnenczyk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warnenczyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warnenczyk moves away.
Warnenczyk misses with a series of wild punches.
Warnenczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warnenczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warnenczyk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Warnenczyk 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.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warnenczyk slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Warnenczyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warnenczyk misses with the combination.
Warnenczyk throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Warnenczyk avoids them all with ease.
Michaels has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Warnenczyk misses with a few strikes there.
Wladyslaw Warnenczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels swings for the body but Warnenczyk moves out of range.
Michaels sizes up Warnenczyk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Warnenczyk.
Michaels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warnenczyk.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warnenczyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warnenczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warnenczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Warnenczyk scores with a four punch combination!
Warnenczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Warnenczyk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warnenczyk.
Warnenczyk misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels throws a series of strikes that have Warnenczyk backpedaling.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warnenczyk throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Warnenczyk moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Michaels as he connects with a hook.
Michaels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Warnenczyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warnenczyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warnenczyk looks to land a combination. Michaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warnenczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warnenczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Warnenczyk avoids it well.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Warnenczyk.
Warnenczyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warnenczyk scores with a nice strike.
Warnenczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warnenczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Warnenczyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warnenczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a body punch but Warnenczyk moves out of range.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Warnenczyk avoids it well.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Warnenczyk. That snapped Michaels's head back.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Warnenczyk looks to land a combination. Michaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warnenczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michaelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warnenczyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warnenczyk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Michaels is rocked!
Warnenczyk scores with a body shot.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warnenczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels seems to have got his legs back now.
Warnenczyk tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warnenczyk is breathing heavily.
Warnenczyk throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
Michaels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warnenczyk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michaels doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Warnenczyk.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warnenczyk.
Michaels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Michaels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Warnenczyk.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Warnenczyk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warnenczyk lands with a hook. Michaels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels works over Warnenczyk's head and body with a nice combination.
Warnenczyk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warnenczyk.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Warnenczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Warnenczyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Warnenczyk avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Michaels.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warnenczyk moves away.
Warnenczyk fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Warnenczyk.
Warnenczyk jabs Michaels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warnenczyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
Warnenczyk throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Warnenczyk. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Warnenczyk throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warnenczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Warnenczyk scores with a one two! Michaels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Warnenczyk moves out of range.
Warnenczyk scores with a jab to the body.
Warnenczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
so Michaels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Michaels stands up from Warnenczyk's guard - Michaels perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warnenczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warnenczyk lands a right hook to the body.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warnenczyk.
Michaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warnenczyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warnenczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warnenczyk lands a slapping body shot.
Warnenczyk scores with a body shot.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Josh Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warnenczyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warnenczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Michaels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warnenczyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warnenczyk throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Warnenczyk lands a slapping body shot.
Warnenczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warnenczyk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wladyslaw Warnenczyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Warnenczyk throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Warnenczyk misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warnenczyk works Michaels's body with a nice hook.
Michaels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Warnenczyk throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Warnenczyk misses the jab.
Michaels lands a nice looking body shot.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warnenczyk.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Warnenczyk.
Warnenczyk lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels misses the jab.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Warnenczyk avoids them all with ease.
Warnenczyk throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warnenczyk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Michaels.
Warnenczyk swinging wildly here.
Warnenczyk lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michaels swings for the body but Warnenczyk moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Warnenczyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warnenczyk!
Josh Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warnenczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wladyslaw Warnenczyk.
I've got Warnenczyk 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladyslaw Warnenczyk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St Loveladdy Broken Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammer Bammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, St Loveladdy Broken Halo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bammer is defended easily by Broken Halo.
Broken Halo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bammer's calf.
Broken Halo throws a low kick but Bammer avoids it.
Bammer darts in looking for a takedown but Broken Halo gets double underhooks and turns Bammer into the cage.
Broken Halo is trying to push Bammer away but Bammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Broken Halo lands a body punch.
Bammer jumps guard.
Broken Halo wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving.
Bammer is trying to keep Broken Halo in close.
Bammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broken Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Broken Halo stays in close to Bammer's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broken Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broken Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bammer has his foot on Broken Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broken Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Broken Halo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bammer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Broken Halo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bammer pulls down on the head and he's put Broken Halo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sammer Bammer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Marin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama Said Knock You Out. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Marin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marin defending well as Crane loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Marin misses.
Marin loads up on a big right hand but Crane slips the punch.
Crane throws a low kick but Marin avoids it.
Crane throws a push kick but Marin slaps the foot to one side.
Marin misses with a hook.
Crane moves out of range of the leg kick from Marin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marin throws an overhand right that lands on Crane's shoulder, as Crane tries to avoid the shot.
Marin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marin checks a leg kick.
Crane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marin is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marin lands a lovely overhand right.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crane throws the left hand but Marin avoids the punch easily.
Crane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Marin blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marin lands with a nice body punch.
Marin moves out of range of the strikes.
Marin dodges the punch combination from Crane.
Crane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marin to score with a decent uppercut.
Marin with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Crane as he connects with a hook.
Marin slips under a jab.
Marin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crane.
Crane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marin in his tracks.
Marin gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Marin tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Crane is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Marin buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Marin!! Marin is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Crane throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tyler the Creator, Yonkers. Rashad Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
256 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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27
230 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Henderson manages to pass to full mount!
Henderson fails to advance to Brown's back.
Henderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Henderson's guard. A big mistake from Henderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henderson!
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Henderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brown still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brown has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working to tighten his grip on Henderson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henderson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brown is really squeezing tight and eventually Henderson passes out! Brown breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Brown!
A very excited looking Jason Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tenchi Mu Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Pepper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tenchi Mu Yo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper gets a double leg takedown into Mu Yo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mu Yo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pepper trying to control but Mu Yo is working from the bottom.
Pepper content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mu Yo has locked up a guillotine! Mu Yo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pepper is holding on here and Mu Yo must be using up a lot of energy. Pepper has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mu Yo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tenchi Mu Yo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Bud!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uvol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Uvol throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uvol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bud has his foot on Uvol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uvol works his way back into a safe position though.
Uvol with a nice head shot there.
Uvol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uvol has managed to get both his arms back between Bud's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uvol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uvol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uvol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bud has his foot on Uvol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uvol works his way back into a safe position though.
Uvol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uvol is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uvol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uvol stands up over Bud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uvol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uvol is working Bud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uvol trying to control but Bud is working from the bottom.
Uvol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uvol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uvol landing with the ground and pound.
Uvol is sitting in close to Bud's body. Bud has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Uvol is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Uvol is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bud.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Bud!
Big Bud bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Paul Uvol spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson has chosen Marvelous Me as his entrance music. 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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20
244 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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28
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson blocks a head kick by McColgan.
Robertson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McColgan is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Robertson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robertson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McColgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robertson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McColgan trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McColgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but McColgan is defending well.
McColgan is looking to control Robertson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McColgan avoid being mounted?
Robertson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robertson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson prevents McColgan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but McColgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McColgan defends it well.
Robertson is looking for a kimura but McColgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robertson to get the leverage.
Robertson is looking for a kimura here.
Robertson is working for a kimura but McColgan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McColgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
McColgan is pulling down on Robertson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertson, at least for the moment.
McColgan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robertson drops back, looking for a kneebar! McColgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McColgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McColgan!
Robertson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McColgan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Robertson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McColgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
McColgan tries for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson is working to avoid the ground and pound but McColgan connects with a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McColgan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robertson is avoiding damage well.
McColgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Robertson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Robertson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McColgan throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt.
McColgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robertson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McColgan - the referee stops the clock and Robertson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McColgan. Robertson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McColgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocky McColgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McColgan throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McColgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by McColgan.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by McColgan which made him look bad.
McColgan missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McColgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robertson if he has to take too many more of those.
Robertson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
McColgan is doing well to control the position and prevent Robertson from advancing to side control.
McColgan manages to get to full guard.
Barry Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but McColgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McColgan trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McColgan passes into half guard.
McColgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robertson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McColgan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back.
McColgan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McColgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McColgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. McColgan eventually gives up the hold.
McColgan prevents Robertson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is staying active underneath McColgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McColgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well.
McColgan prevents Robertson from improving his position.
McColgan trying to control from half guard but Robertson is working away.
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McColgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky McColgan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McColgan punishes Robertson's body with a nice straight punch.
McColgan loads up on a big right hand but Robertson slips the punch.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robertson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McColgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertson's back!
McColgan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Robertson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
McColgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Robertson.
McColgan is controlling Robertson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan is trying to stand.
Robertson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McColgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robertson.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but McColgan is defending well.
McColgan is trying to control but can't.
McColgan tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control the action but McColgan is working from the bottom.
Robertson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McColgan manages to get to full guard.
McColgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McColgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McColgan working for a triangle but Robertson defends it easily.
Robertson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McColgan slips nicely into half guard.
McColgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to control McColgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robertson avoid being mounted?
McColgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robertson!
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but McColgan has a good base and remains in mount.
McColgan thowing shots but they're missing.
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McColgan avoids the attempt from Robertson to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McColgan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 Rocky McColgan.
I think McColgan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky McColgan!
A relieved looking Rocky McColgan 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gator Bait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limp Bizkit-My way or the high way. 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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19
202 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gator Bait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Ross!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bait counters with a nice body shot.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bait counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt
and Bait counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gator Bait has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Bait avoids the head kick by Ross.
Ross has his takedown stuffed
and Bait counters with a single leg into guard. Ross didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bait stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bait passes Ross's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bait takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bait has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bait scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bait looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ross is in a horrible position here. Bait smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bait. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ross can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bait cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bait working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bait lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ross hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bait trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bait scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ross?
It looks like John Ross has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bait unloading with bombs!
That has opened up John Ross's cut even more.
Ross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bait is landing with some decent strikes but Ross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The cut above John Ross's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bait takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ross tries to reverse the position but Bait maintains control.
Bait working away from the top, dropping strikes.
John Ross's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Ross's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gator Bait!
In defeat, John Ross stepped up to the mic, saying 'what can i say the other guy was just better.. congrats.. but our paths will cross again'.
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