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DIRTY DEEDS PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taco Mcgibblets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgibblets comes to the cage accompanied by enrique iglesiasI Like It (Jersey Shore Version). Taco Mcgibblets is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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176 cm
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Taco Mcgibblets! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcgibblets swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgibblets lands a jab-cross combination. A slow jab from Mcgibblets misses its intended target. Mcgibblets swinging wildly here.
O Dubhghaill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgibblets paws at him with a jab and circles away. O Dubhghaill throws a half hearted mid kick. Mcgibblets tries to clinch but O Dubhghaill is having none of it. Taco Mcgibblets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. O Dubhghaill slips a straight right by Mcgibblets. Mcgibblets tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Dubhghaill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgibblets. Mcgibblets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Dubhghaill moves away. O Dubhghaill tries to clinch but Mcgibblets moves away and Mcgibblets counters with a series of strikes. O Dubhghaill will be more careful next time no doubt. A telegraphed right hand from Mcgibblets misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgibblets lands a jab to the nose. Mcgibblets keeps the fight on the outside. Mcgibblets misses with a hook. Mcgibblets misses with the combination.
O Dubhghaill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcgibblets.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgibblets looks to score with a jab to the body but O Dubhghaill is just out of range. Mcgibblets keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Dubhghaill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgibblets. That did some damage! O Dubhghaill avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Dubhghaill tries for a takedown but Mcgibblets circles away easily and Mcgibblets counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mcgibblets is looking to clinch. Mcgibblets scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Dubhghaill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgibblets drives through and clinches with O Dubhghaill against the cage.
O Dubhghaill wants a takedown but no success here.
O Dubhghaill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. O Dubhghaill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgibblets's efforts to push away. O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgibblets just stands there and leans against the cage. Taco Mcgibblets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill. Mcgibblets stops a takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill.
O Dubhghaill is trying to trip Mcgibblets. He has hold of a leg but Mcgibblets is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. O Dubhghaill persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. O Dubhghaill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcgibblets manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Dubhghaill has Mcgibblets in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Dubhghaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgibblets wants to control from the top but O Dubhghaill keeps moving. Mcgibblets thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. O Dubhghaill trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. O Dubhghaill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mcgibblets stands up over O Dubhghaill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mcgibblets is looking to work some ground and pound but O Dubhghaill has wrist control. Mcgibblets wants to control from the top but O Dubhghaill keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcgibblets with a nice head shot there. O Dubhghaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Dubhghaill keeping full guard, as Mcgibblets tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcgibblets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgibblets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Dubhghaill looks gassed! Mcgibblets lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcgibblets chips away with some ground and pound. Mcgibblets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Dubhghaill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcgibblets's corner. There ya go! There ya go! O Dubhghaill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Dubhghaill has his foot on Mcgibblets's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgibblets works his way back into a safe position though. Mcgibblets trying to control the position from guard on top but O Dubhghaill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. O Dubhghaill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgibblets defends well. Mcgibblets stands up and waves to O Dubhghaill to follow him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mcgibblets wants to clinch up but O Dubhghaill keeps it at a distance. Nice defenses there by O Dubhghaill. O Dubhghaill tries to clinch there but Mcgibblets circles away.
Mcgibblets lands the left hand. Mcgibblets circles away from the clinch attempt letting Mcgibblets counter with a right hand. Mcgibblets paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. O Dubhghaill circles away from the clinch attempt and O Dubhghaill counters with a slapping leg kick. Jab, jab by Mcgibblets - just one landing. O Dubhghaill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. O Dubhghaill shoots in for a double leg but Mcgibblets sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mcgibblets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taco Mcgibblets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. O Dubhghaill tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Mcgibblets to counter with a crisp jab. O Dubhghaill slips a straight right by Mcgibblets. Mcgibblets tries to clinch but O Dubhghaill moves out of range. Mcgibblets circles away from the clinch attempt letting Mcgibblets counter with a right hand. Mcgibblets rushes O Dubhghaill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. O Dubhghaill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgibblets smiles and moves away.
O Dubhghaill throws a head kick but Mcgibblets moves out of range.
O Dubhghaill defending well as Mcgibblets loads up on a big left hand. O Dubhghaill wants to clinch but Mcgibblets slips to the side and O Dubhghaill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Dubhghaill shoots in but Mcgibblets avoids the takedown attempt easily. Taco Mcgibblets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill. O Dubhghaill tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Mcgibblets counters with a two punch combo. O Dubhghaill ducks under a wild hook from Mcgibblets. Mcgibblets misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgibblets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Dubhghaill momentarily.
Mcgibblets moves into the clinch. O Dubhghaill is trying to drag Mcgibblets to the mat but Mcgibblets just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Mcgibblets manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mcgibblets. Mcgibblets throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Dubhghaill. O Dubhghaill slips under a jab from Mcgibblets. Taco Mcgibblets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mcgibblets tries to keep at a distance but O Dubhghaill has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. O Dubhghaill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcgibblets blocks it with crossed arms. O Dubhghaill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mcgibblets avoids the elbow strike from O Dubhghaill, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on O Dubhghaill's face as he tries to break the clinch. O Dubhghaill wants a takedown but no success here.
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but Mcgibblets stands there with O Dubhghaill around his waist. O Dubhghaill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcgibblets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. O Dubhghaill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mcgibblets misses the shot to the body. Mcgibblets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgibblets connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mcgibblets throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice sprawl there from Mcgibblets as O Dubhghaill shoots in. Mcgibblets wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. O Dubhghaill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgibblets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcgibblets dips down and scores with a jab to the body. O Dubhghaill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgibblets. O Dubhghaill looks for a takedown but Mcgibblets sprawls well. O Dubhghaill is breathing heavily. Mcgibblets misses with a two punch combination.
O Dubhghaill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mcgibblets throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A telegraphed right hand from Mcgibblets misses the target. Some wild striking there from Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Dubhghaill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mcgibblets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgibblets slaps away a takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Mcgibblets dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Dubhghaill with a lazy takedown attempt and Mcgibblets counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. O Dubhghaill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgibblets as he avoids it easily. Mcgibblets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. O Dubhghaill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgibblets pulls him back up using the underhooks. Taco Mcgibblets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill. O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgibblets changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Mcgibblets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Dubhghaill looks like he's thinking about clinching though. O Dubhghaill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcgibblets throws a looping overhand right but O Dubhghaill ducks down to avoid it. Mcgibblets falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Dubhghaill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mcgibblets's knee momentarily. Mcgibblets misses with a wild combination.
O Dubhghaill wants to clinch but Mcgibblets slips to the side and Mcgibblets makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgibblets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Dubhghaill sees it coming and avoids it easily. O Dubhghaill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgibblets sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mcgibblets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgibblets throws a nice looking combination but O Dubhghaill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. O Dubhghaill lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Dubhghaill is looking to clinch. O Dubhghaill fails with a takedown attempt from distance. O Dubhghaill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mcgibblets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Dubhghaill's head backwards. Taco Mcgibblets is winning the standup battle so far. O Dubhghaill motions for Mcgibblets to come forward. O Dubhghaill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. O Dubhghaill avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Dubhghaill fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mcgibblets thows a left - swing and a miss! O Dubhghaill with a poor takedown and Mcgibblets counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mcgibblets instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcgibblets blocks an uppercut.
O Dubhghaill tries to land a knee to the head but Mcgibblets blocks with his arms.
O Dubhghaill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgibblets walks away with a smile on his face. O Dubhghaill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. O Dubhghaill tries to clinch up but Mcgibblets circles away and keeps his distance. Mcgibblets throws a big shot that misses. Mcgibblets fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Dubhghaill on the side of the head. Mcgibblets moves in looking to clinch but O Dubhghaill pushes him off. Mcgibblets pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Dubhghaill is out of range and Mcgibblets settles back down. Mcgibblets lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Dubhghaill circles away quickly and effectively. O Dubhghaill has his takedown stuffed and Mcgibblets counters by clinching up. O Dubhghaill throws a head punch that misses. O Dubhghaill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Mcgibblets on the inside. O Dubhghaill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgibblets gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. O Dubhghaill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgibblets is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mcgibblets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcgibblets throws a head kick that misses and O Dubhghaill counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Mcgibblets manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Mcgibblets does no damage. Mcgibblets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mcgibblets's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mcgibblets duly obliges. Mcgibblets lands a slapping body shot.
O Dubhghaill looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Mcgibblets kicks O Dubhghaill off and gets to his feet. O Dubhghaill fails with the takedown letting Mcgibblets counter with a right hand. Mcgibblets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcgibblets circles away from the clinch attempt and Mcgibblets counters with a lovely straight right hand! O Dubhghaill slips under a jab. Mcgibblets keeps the fight on the outside. O Dubhghaill walks into a jab. O Dubhghaill dodges the punch combination from Mcgibblets.
O Dubhghaill wants to slow Mcgibblets down by chopping away at his legs. O Dubhghaill misses with a low kick. Mcgibblets throws a right and a left that O Dubhghaill avoids nicely. Mcgibblets misses with a body shot.
A jab from Mcgibblets misses. O Dubhghaill tries to clinch but Mcgibblets moves away and Mcgibblets counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Taco Mcgibblets showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mcgibblets 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taco Mcgibblets!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nylan comes to the cage accompanied by retina (despised icon). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kevlar soul kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Nylan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Williams! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nylan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nylan scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Nylan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nylan misses with a body shot.
Nylan misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Nylan. Nylan lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams throws a right and a left that both miss. Nylan tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot. Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nylan stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Williams looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Nylan digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs. Nylan lands with a right hand. Nylan lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Nylan waves Williams back to his feet! 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! Nylan drops Williams with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Williams! Nylan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Nylan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Rothstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Rothstein has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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311 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Per Andersson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Rothstein! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rothstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rothstein moves away from the strike by Andersson. Andersson lands a head shot. Rothstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Andersson connects with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Rothstein misses the target. Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Rothstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fighters circle momentarily. Andersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rothstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rothstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily. Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a straight right. Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rothstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson. Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothstein. Rothstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Danga de danga de dang - Andersson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Al Rothstein has been cut. Rothstein looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Rothstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Andersson lands a jab. Rothstein walks into a left hand. Andersson scores with a jab. Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson staying out of range there. Andersson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lazy left from Andersson finds it's target. Rothstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice straight punches there by Andersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andersson.
Rothstein is rocked! Andersson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rothstein drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Andersson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rothstein's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Andersson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenard Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Blaze 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenard Jaques! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Blaze! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blaze cracks Jaques with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Lenard Jaques has been cut. Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Blaze misses. Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaques was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze. Jaques looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Blaze misses the shot to the body. Blaze jabs at Jaques's body. Jaques with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaze to score with a decent uppercut. Jaques doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Blaze. Blaze throws a big shot that misses. Jaques keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze. Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jaques is breathing heavily. Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaques. Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Blaze throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jaques blocks a jab. Jaques keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Blaze thows a body shot but no joy. Buck Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blaze missing with a left hand there. Jaques was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaques is just out of range. Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jaques uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaze.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blaze looks to land a combination but Jaques avoids it well. Blaze thows a left - swing and a miss! Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze throws out a powerful jab.
Lenard Jaques's cut is getting worse. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blaze misses with a hook. Jaques ducked under it nicely. Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Jaques bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Blaze throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jaques uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze. Blaze connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Jaques tumbling to the canvas! Blaze pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Jaques was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buck Blaze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cleophus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jill Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Way I Feel. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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136 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleophus Washington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jill Leonard! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Washington blocks a head kick by Leonard.
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range. Leonard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leonard scoring with punches and elbows. Leonard lands a few punches from side control. Leonard working the body and head with strikes. Washington is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leonard asserts his dominance and retains side control. Leonard is chipping away with strikes.
Washington regains half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leonard pulls his head out easily. Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonard. Leonard winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leonard scoring with strikes to the body and head. Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Leonard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonard thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Leonard not landing any meaningful shots this time. Washington won't allow Leonard to pass to mount. Leonard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ground and pound from Leonard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Leonard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leonard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonard looks gassed! Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leonard is stalling in the full guard. Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Leonard preventing the sweep. Washington has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though. Leonard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Leonard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonard has managed to get both his arms back between Washington's legs - danger averted. Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leonard postures up.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving. Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonard is aware though and is defending well. Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Leonard lands a couple of elbows. Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Leonard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington. Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Washington wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving. Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leonard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Leonard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily. Washington lands a couple of elbows. Washington wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving. Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Washington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leonard dives on top into guard. Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Washington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leonard escapes and throws Washington's legs to the side, diving into side control! Leonard working the body and head with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jill Leonard will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leonard scores with a hook. Washington dives in and grabs Leonard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leonard pushes down on Washington's head and hops out. Washington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Washington is looking for a kimura but Leonard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage. Leonard regains full guard. Nicely done. Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonard is retaining full guard. Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard. Leonard chips away with some ground and pound. Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leonard defends it easily. Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head. Leonard advances to half guard. Leonard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Leonard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Washington taking some punishment here, with Leonard in his half guard. Washington is not content to let Leonard control the position. Leonard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Leonard passes to side control. Leonard lands a few punches from side control. Jill Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leonard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Washington sneaks back into half guard. Leonard blocks the strikes from Washington.
Leonard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Leonard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Washington lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Leonard is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonard. Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Washington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. No luck for Leonard with that takedown attempt. Leonard throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease. Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet. Leonard throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leonard misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jill Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard. Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Leonard working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington is working Leonard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington 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. Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet. Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Washington chips away with some ground and pound. Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Washington is working Leonard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cleophus Washington will probably get the nod. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Washington wants to clinch up but Leonard keeps it at a distance. Leonard throws a one two combo.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Washington lands a nice knee to the body. Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonard gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage. Leonard managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington successfully pulls guard.
Leonard passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard. Leonard thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well. Washington punching from the bottom.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Washington misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leonard is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Washington wants to improve his position but Leonard is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Leonard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Washington tries to clinch up but Leonard circles away and keeps his distance. Leonard has his takedown stuffed and Washington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leonard! Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leonard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leonard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Washington is looking for a kimura here.
Leonard tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonard sees it coming and defends easily. Washington throwing shots but Leonard is blocking nicely. Leonard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back! Leonard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Washington to escape the position.
Leonard is persistently looking for the submission but Washington is defending it well.
Washington trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Leonard is trying to stick to Washington's back but Washington is turning into Leonard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leonard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington throws a big right hand that misses. Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Washington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leonard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Leonard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Washington slips nicely into half guard. Leonard is not content to let Washington control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leonard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington. Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Leonard defends the submission attempt. Washington thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Leonard to regain full guard.
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 Cleophus Washington. I think Washington 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleophus Washington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shave Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the TerrorDome. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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135 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shave Face! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinya Nakata! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Face looks to land a combination but Nakata avoids it well. Nakata throws a combination. Face tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nakata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakata fails to land with a series of punches.
Face takes a swing at Nakata's ribcage but misses. No joy there for Nakata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Face throws a combination that misses enabling Nakata to counter with a crisp jab. Face misses with an uppercut. Nakata saw that one coming. Nakata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nakata lands a jab to the head.
Nakata scores with a decent looking hook. Nakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range. Nakata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Face. Face is looking to score with low kicks. Nakata is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Face sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Face jabs at Nakata's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nakata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Face attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nakata takes one on the button. Nakata misses with an uppercut. Face drops Nakata with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nakata looks back up at him and smiles so Face waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nakata is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakata throws a body punch but Face moves out of range. Nakata is still on wobbly legs! Can Face finish him? Face lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Nakata - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Face!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shave Face!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Alejandro Uriza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntington comes into the arena with Verdi - Triumphal March from Aida blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fletcher Huntington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Alejandro Uriza! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Alejandro Uriza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alejandro Uriza doesn't manage to clinch there - Huntington circles away.
Alejandro Uriza moves out of range as Huntington strikes. Huntington thuds a left hand into Alejandro Uriza's body. Alejandro Uriza stuffs the takedown. Huntington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro Uriza gets caught flat footed, as Huntington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Huntington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Huntington drops back looking for a leg! Alejandro Uriza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alejandro Uriza manages to kick Huntington off! Huntington jumps back into Alejandro Uriza's guard. Huntington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Huntington throwing strikes from guard but Alejandro Uriza blocks nicely. Alejandro Uriza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huntington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Huntington prevents Alejandro Uriza from getting back to his feet. Alejandro Uriza keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Huntington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Huntington slips nicely into half guard. Huntington 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. Huntington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alejandro Uriza keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Alejandro Uriza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huntington.
Alejandro Uriza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huntington misses with a hook. Fletcher Huntington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alejandro Uriza wants to clinch up but Huntington keeps it at a distance. Alejandro Uriza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Huntington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Huntington stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huntington trying to pass the guard but Alejandro Uriza defending well. Alejandro Uriza regains full guard. Nicely done. Huntington is looking to advance position but Alejandro Uriza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Huntington working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alejandro Uriza get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Huntington closes the distance and pushes Alejandro Uriza back into the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alejandro Uriza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Huntington avoids the elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza, against the cage.
Huntington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Alejandro Uriza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Alejandro Uriza blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Huntington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow over the top. Alejandro Uriza prevents the takedown attempt.
Alejandro Uriza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huntington wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Huntington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Huntington blocks an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
A bit of stalling here from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza is trying to maintain a safe position but Huntington gets an underhook and turns Alejandro Uriza into the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Huntington.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Alejandro Uriza is stalling here.
Huntington tightens his grip and picks Alejandro Uriza up, before dumping him to the ground. Alejandro Uriza manages to land in guard. Huntington is breathing heavily. Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Alejandro Uriza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Huntington won't allow Alejandro Uriza to sweep him here. Alejandro Uriza is trying to control the position but Huntington postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Huntington looking to sit in guard and control but Alejandro Uriza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Alejandro Uriza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Jab by Huntington. Huntington pushes Alejandro Uriza up against the cage in a clinch. Huntington blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Alejandro Uriza is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Huntington has denied him. Huntington blocks an elbow strike. Alejandro Uriza takes an elbow to the temple. Alejandro Uriza avoids a wild elbow strike from Huntington. A nice glancing elbow lands by Alejandro Uriza. Huntington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alejandro Uriza taking a breather. Alejandro Uriza prevents the takedown attempt.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Huntington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alejandro Uriza just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Huntington dominated that round. That's time! Huntington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huntington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alejandro Uriza. Huntington connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Jesus Alejandro Uriza has been cut. Huntington throws a body punch but Alejandro Uriza moves out of range. Huntington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Huntington is in close to Alejandro Uriza's body, working some short punches and elbows. Alejandro Uriza keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully. Huntington has gone for a leg lock! Alejandro Uriza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Huntington's guard. Alejandro Uriza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huntington is proving hard to escape from. Huntington working for submissions but it's allowed Alejandro Uriza to get to half guard.
Huntington tries to roll over but Alejandro Uriza keeps him under control. 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. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Alejandro Uriza tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Huntington. Huntington is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Huntington throws a right hand that Alejandro Uriza ducks under and follows up with a left that Alejandro Uriza also avoids with ease. Huntington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Huntington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huntington works his foot free and advances to mount. Fletcher Huntington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alejandro Uriza wants to hold on but Huntington pushes him away. Alejandro Uriza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alejandro Uriza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Huntington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Huntington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alejandro Uriza manages to avoid the submission attempt. Huntington tries for a kimura but Alejandro Uriza is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Huntington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alejandro Uriza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Huntington tries for a kimura but Alejandro Uriza is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Huntington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Huntington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro Uriza's waist but Alejandro Uriza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huntington off to one side. Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up but Huntington circles away and keeps his distance. Huntington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alejandro Uriza was well out of range. Poor timing from Huntington. Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huntington swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alejandro Uriza doesn't manage to clinch there - Huntington circles away.
Huntington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huntington tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Alejandro Uriza scores with a jab to the jaw. Huntington swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro Uriza. Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up. Huntington has a takedown stuffed. Alejandro Uriza is looking to clinch but Huntington is avoiding it.
Alejandro Uriza moves in looking to clinch but Huntington pushes him off. Alejandro Uriza ducks under a wild hook from Huntington. Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huntington swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alejandro Uriza scores with a nice right hand.
Huntington misses the shot to the body. Horrible takedown by Huntington or perhaps it was just good defense by Alejandro Uriza which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Huntington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alejandro Uriza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alejandro Uriza wants to clinch up but Huntington keeps it at a distance. Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huntington swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alejandro Uriza avoids the body shot from Huntington.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a hook. Huntington looks for a takedown but Alejandro Uriza sprawls well. Alejandro Uriza closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fletcher Huntington will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jesus Alejandro Uriza's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alejandro Uriza has managed to clinch.
Huntington lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Alejandro Uriza looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Alejandro Uriza. Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Alejandro Uriza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Huntington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro Uriza prevents it.
Huntington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alejandro Uriza looks to throw an elbow but misses. Alejandro Uriza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Huntington throws an elbow but it misses.
Huntington can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Huntington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alejandro Uriza looks to throw an elbow but misses. Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it misses.
Alejandro Uriza looking to stall.
Huntington avoids the elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza, against the cage.
Huntington pulls guard effortlessly. Alejandro Uriza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Alejandro Uriza is looking to stand up but Huntington won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huntington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alejandro Uriza is one step ahead there. Alejandro Uriza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Alejandro Uriza stands and steps away. Huntington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Alejandro Uriza has Huntington up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alejandro Uriza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huntington's brow. Alejandro Uriza blocks an elbow strike from Huntington.
Huntington unloads a knee to the mid-section. A short left from Huntington. Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alejandro Uriza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huntington's brow. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Huntington tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huntington. Alejandro Uriza blocks an elbow strike. Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow over the top. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Alejandro Uriza avoids a wild elbow strike from Huntington. Huntington avoids the elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huntington avoids the elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza, against the cage.
Huntington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alejandro Uriza.
Huntington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alejandro Uriza's defenses. Huntington blocks the elbow strike.
Huntington lands with a right to the head. Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it misses.
Huntington looking for a takedown. Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alejandro Uriza avoids a wild elbow strike from Huntington. Alejandro Uriza lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Huntington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alejandro Uriza blocks it with crossed arms. Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Huntington pushes off an throws an elbow but Alejandro Uriza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Huntington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Alejandro Uriza trying to control the position but instead, Huntington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alejandro Uriza into the cage. Huntington blocks an elbow strike. Huntington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Alejandro Uriza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Huntington misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huntington. Alejandro Uriza taking a breather. Alejandro Uriza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huntington misses with an elbow over the top. Huntington takes an elbow to the temple. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Huntington dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alejandro Uriza stalls. Huntington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huntington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alejandro Uriza regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huntington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Huntington postures up.
Huntington being controlled here momentarily. Huntington is looking to work some ground and pound but Alejandro Uriza has wrist control. Alejandro Uriza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Alejandro Uriza. Alejandro Uriza wants to stand and escape but Huntington is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Huntington needs to keep his hands up - Alejandro Uriza had a free shot at his head there. Huntington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alejandro Uriza manages to avoid it. Huntington shoots for a takedown but Alejandro Uriza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Huntington keeps the fight on the outside. Alejandro Uriza moves into the clinch successfully.
Huntington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alejandro Uriza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Alejandro Uriza lands a damaging elbow. Huntington with a knee to the head.
Alejandro Uriza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Alejandro Uriza misses with an elbow over the top. Huntington blocks the elbow strike.
Alejandro Uriza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Huntington tries to score a body lock takedown but Alejandro Uriza shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Alejandro Uriza pushes off an throws an elbow but Huntington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Huntington avoids a wild elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza. Alejandro Uriza looking to stall.
Huntington trying to land knees to the body.
Jesus Alejandro Uriza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fletcher Huntington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alejandro Uriza wants to stall.
Alejandro Uriza pushes off an throws an elbow but Huntington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesus Alejandro Uriza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Huntington 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fletcher Huntington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diculous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diculous comes to the cage accompanied by How you like me now - The Heavy. St James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Diculous! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark St James! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diculous tries to bum rush St James with a series of wild strikes but St James uses good footwork to avoid the assault. St James tries to clinch but Diculous is having none of it. Diculous throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Diculous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St James. St James wants to clinch. St James tries to clinch up but Diculous circles away and keeps his distance. St James moves in looking to clinch but Diculous pushes him off. St James misses with an uppercut. Diculous saw that one coming. A big right from St James misses. Diculous throws a lazy right hand but St James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. St James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Diculous drives through and clinches with St James against the cage.
St James tries to break free but Diculous pushes him back against the cage. Nice body punch from St James. St James tries to throw a body punch but Diculous avoids it by throwing St James back against the cage. St James is leaning against Diculous and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Diculous lands a body punch in the clinch. Good body shot from Diculous.
St James lands a body shot. St James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. St James tries to work over Diculous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. St James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diculous thuds a left hand into St James's body. St James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diculous throws a right and a left that St James avoids nicely. St James is looking to clinch. St James closes the distance looking to clinch and Diculous counters with a nice body shot. Diculous staying out of range there. St James wants to clinch and Diculous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from St James misses its intended target. St James works the jab nicely. Diculous scores with a three punch combo!
St James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! St James clinches but Diculous breaks the clinch and Diculous counters with a lovely shot to the body. Diculous tries to score with a low kick but St James moves his leg out of the way. St James tries to clinch up and Diculous counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. St James tries to work over Diculous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diculous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Diculous lands a nice shot to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Diculous. Diculous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St James. St James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St James tries to throw a body punch but Diculous avoids it by throwing St James back against the cage. A body shot lands from Diculous.
Diculous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St James backwards. St James is looking to break free of the clinch but Diculous has double underhooks. Diculous digs a right hand into St James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St James's gas tank. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short left from Diculous. St James misses with a body punch.
St James struggles to land a body shot inside as Diculous controls his hands.
St James misses with a punch to the body.
St James misses with a hook to the ribs.
St James struggles to land a body shot inside as Diculous controls his hands.
St James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diculous lands a left hand.
St James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diculous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diculous has him pressed against the cage. Diculous scores with an uppercut up the middle. St James tries a body shot but Diculous blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. St James misses with a body punch.
Diculous pushes St James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Diculous lands a body punch. St James looks gassed! St James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diculous's elbow. Diculous scores with a hook to the body. Diculous lands a left hand.
Diculous blocks a body shot from St James. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short body shot lands from Diculous as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Diculous.
Diculous lands a hook that snaps the head of St James backwards. St James wants to break free but Diculous has control.
A short right from Diculous. Diculous lands a left hand that snaps the head of St James backwards. St James misses with a body punch.
Diculous scores with an uppercut up the middle. Diculous lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Diculous.
Diculous works on St James's body with a couple of short punches. St James tries a body shot but Diculous blocks it.
Diculous lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from Diculous. A right handed body shot lands from Diculous.
A short right from Diculous. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diculous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A body shot lands from St James.
Diculous working some nice short punches in the clinch. Diculous prevents a body shot from St James.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diculous throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Diculous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diculous holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diculous looking to stall.
Diculous gets through St James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A frustrated look appears on St James's face as he tries to break the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from St James.
A short body shot lands from Diculous as the two fighters clinch.
St James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diculous digs a right hand underneath St James's ribcage. St James let out a lung full of air as it connected. Diculous throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Jamess head. A bit of stalling here from Diculous.
Diculous prevents a body shot from St James. Diculous is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diculous. Diculous lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. St James is trying to force a seperation but Diculous has the dominant position. St James lands a body punch in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Diculous lands an uppercut. Diculous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St James. St James misses with a hook to the ribs.
St James tries a body shot but Diculous blocks it.
St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diculous lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St James or not. St James struggles to land a body shot inside as Diculous controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Diculous dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
St James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diculous. Diculous scores with a jab to the body. St James darts in trying to clinch and Diculous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Diculous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St James. Diculous darts in and out, connecting with a jab. St James checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diculous ducks under a wild hook from St James. St James connects with a nice looking jab.
St James throws a combination that misses and St James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Diculous displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St James throws out the jab. Diculous misses with a low kick.
St James throws the left hand but Diculous avoids the punch easily. Diculous is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Diculous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. St James is breathing heavily. St James throws out a loose jab but Diculous uses good head movement to avoid it. St James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. St James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Diculous moves into range and connects with a jab. Diculous throws a chopping leg kick but St James manages to avoid taking any serious damage. St James misses with a straight left. Diculous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diculous displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St James throws out the jab. St James throws a jab but it's blocked by Diculous. Diculous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rick Diculous is winning the standup battle so far. Diculous stuffs the takedown. Diculous ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. St James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diculous stalks St James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into St James's face. St James staggers backwards, shaken. Good leg kick by Diculous there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Diculous. St James misses the jab. Diculous slips under a jab from St James.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diculous displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. St James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diculous counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diculous connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Diculous works over St James's head and body with a nice combination. Diculous clinches up against the cage. St James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. St James tries to throw a body punch but Diculous avoids it by throwing St James back against the cage. Diculous lands an uppercut. Diculous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Diculous has St James pressed against the cage, preventing St James from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Diculous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St James. St James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Diculous lands a shoulder strike. Diculous wants to stall.
St James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. St James closes the distance and clinches. St James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diculous's elbow. Diculous is trying to maintain a safe position but St James gets an underhook and turns Diculous into the cage. Diculous tries to throw a body punch but St James avoids it by throwing Diculous back against the cage. St James can't find room to land a body shot as Diculous controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. St James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Diculous presses St James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Diculous lands a body shot. Rick Diculous has scored more points in the clinch so far. St James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diculous's elbow. Diculous lands a nice shot to the body. Diculous keeps control of St James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diculous. Good body shot from Diculous.
A nice left hand lands by Diculous.
Diculous scores with a shot to the side of St James's head. St James scores with a hook to the body. St James lands a body punch. St James misses with a body punch.
Diculous blocks a body shot from St James. St James tries a body shot but Diculous blocks it.
St James tries a body shot but Diculous blocks it.
St James misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diculous. St James misses with a punch to the body.
Diculous controlling the action here for a moment.
St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. St James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diculous works on St James's body with a couple of short punches. St James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Diculous lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Diculous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diculous working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right handed body shot lands from Diculous.
Diculous lands a body punch in the clinch. Diculous dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diculous presses St James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Diculous stalling in the clinch.
Diculous lands with a right to the head. Diculous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diculous scores with a shot to the side of St James's head. St James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Diculous scores with a shoulder strike. Diculous is working St James over against the cage. Diculous presses St James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short body shot lands from Diculous as the two fighters clinch.
Diculous leaning his opponent against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. St James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diculous's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Diculous.
Diculous lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Diculous.
St James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Diculous trying to stall but St James improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Diculous dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
St James misses with a hook. St James lands the left hand. A swing and a miss from St James. Diculous moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Diculous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St James. St James throws a big shot that misses. St James throws a lazy right hand but Diculous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good exchange - St James coming out on top. St James takes one to the chin there. St James tries to clinch letting Diculous counter with a right hand. St James 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. Diculous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St James. Donk. Diculous catches St James right on the button with a cross. St James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diculous takes the fight into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diculous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diculous lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diculous controlling the action here for a moment.
St James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. St James tries to throw a body punch but Diculous avoids it by throwing St James back against the cage. Diculous lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St James backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Good body shot from St James.
Diculous tries to work over St James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. St James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Diculous blocks a body shot from St James. St James tries a body shot but Diculous blocks it.
St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. St James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. St James struggles to land a body shot inside as Diculous controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from St James.
Diculous blocks a body shot from St James. St James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diculous digs a right hand into St James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St James's gas tank. St James tries to throw a body punch but Diculous avoids it by throwing St James back against the cage. Diculous lands an uppercut. St James tries to break free but Diculous pushes him back against the cage. Diculous lands a body punch in the clinch. St James digs a right hand into Diculous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diculous's gas tank. Diculous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diculous lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St James or not. Diculous has St James pressed against the cage, preventing St James from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mark St James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. St James tries a body shot but Diculous blocks it.
Diculous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St James backwards. Diculous prevents a body shot from St James. Diculous will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St James up against the cage. St James wants to get back to striking at distance but Diculous won't allow it.
Diculous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St James. Diculous lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Diculous. St James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diculous is working St James over against the cage. A short body shot lands from Diculous as the two fighters clinch.
St James tries to work over Diculous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diculous trying to stall but St James improves his position.
Diculous prevents St James from breaking the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Diculous.
St James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diculous is leaning against St James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Diculous prevents a body shot from St James. Diculous lands a body punch in the clinch. Diculous digs a right hand into St James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St James's gas tank. A right handed body shot lands from Diculous.
A frustrated look appears on St James's face as he tries to break the clinch. St James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diculous lands a body shot. Diculous holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rick Diculous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diculous seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Diculous looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Diculous.
Diculous scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice body punch from Diculous. Diculous is struggling to control the position. Diculous scores with a hook to the body. St James struggles to land a body shot inside as Diculous controls his hands.
St James lands a body punch. St James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diculous blocks a body shot from St James. St James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diculous is trying to maintain a safe position but St James gets an underhook and turns Diculous into the cage. St James pushes Diculous back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Diculous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diculous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Diculous can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. A right hand to the body from St James.
St James presses Diculous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from St James - that landed with a thud.
Diculous misses with some punches.
St James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diculous's elbow. St James misses with a punch to the body.
Diculous prevents a body shot from St James. St James tries to work over Diculous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. St James tries to work over Diculous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diculous tries to throw a body punch but St James avoids it by throwing Diculous back against the cage. St James cracks Diculous with a nice body shot. St James cracks Diculous with a nice body shot. St James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diculous. St James lands a nice shot to the body. St James has had enough of the clinch but Diculous keeps him there for the moment. St James presses Diculous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hand to the body from St James.
Diculous prevents a body shot from St James. St James breaks the clinch.
Diculous moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. St James misses with a combination
and Diculous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Diculous wants to slow St James down by chopping away at his legs. St James misses with an uppercut.
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 Rick Diculous. Well Diculous has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Diculous!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Joad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kylos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Kylos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Joad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kylos! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kylos moves out of range as Joad strikes. Joad thows a body shot but no joy. Kylos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joad as he jumps to the side. Joad checks a leg kick. Kylos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kylos. Kylos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kylos cracks the inside of Joad's front leg. Joad jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kylos closes the distance and clinches. Joad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kylos backwards. Kylos blocking some punches.
Kylos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kylos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kylos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Joad tries to throw a body punch but Kylos avoids it by throwing Joad back against the cage. Joad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joad tries to work over Kylos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kylos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joad is keeping busy. Joad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Joad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kylos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Good body shot from Joad.
Joad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kylos looks gassed! Joad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kylos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Joad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Joad struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kylos misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Joad trying to remain calm as Kylos controls from the top position. Joad is looking to reverse the position. Kylos in side control, throwing shots but Joad defends. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A low kick from Joad is predictable there and Kylos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joad won't be happy with that. Joad manages to get back to half guard. Joad trying to control but Kylos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joad tries to roll over but Kylos keeps him under control. Joad actively working from the bottom here. Joad wants to get back to full guard. Kylos trying to control from half guard but Joad is working away. Kylos controlling the pace. Joad is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kylos is controlling the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. The fight stays on the outside here - Kylos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A nice leg kick lands there from Kylos. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Joad throws a leg kick and Kylos counters with an inside leg kick. Joad misses with a body shot
and Kylos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joad's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kylos 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.
Kylos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joad is trying to defend but Kylos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Well, if Kylos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kylos looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Joad wants to get back to full guard. Kylos works his way into full mount! Kylos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joad is trying to escape the mount.
Kylos lands a heavy elbow. Kylos prevents Joad from getting the reversal. Kylos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kylos with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kylos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kylos prevents Joad from getting the reversal. Joad wants to control but Kylos is having none of it. Kylos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kylos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kylos postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Joad in real trouble here! The ref calls for Joad to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Kylos!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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