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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kongo duly obliges.
It looks like Ricky Lawler has been cut.
Lawler misses with a body shot.
Good work by Kongo as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Lawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawler sprawls well. He's pushed Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kongo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kongo.
Lawler thumps Kongo with a low kick.
Kongo lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Kongo throws a lazy right hand but Lawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawler scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lawler tries to clinch but Kongo is having none of it.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo cracks Lawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Kongo.
Lawler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kongo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawler scores with a three punch combo!
Ricky Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawler tries to clinch but Kongo moves out of range.
Lawler thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo connects with the punch.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Kongo avoids it well.
Kongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawler.
Lawler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lawler lands a high kick!
Lawler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Kongo tries to clinch but Lawler moves out of range.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Lawler avoids them all with ease.
Kongo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawler has managed to clinch.
Lawler keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lawler as the two fighters clinch.
Lawler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kongo tries to break free but Lawler pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling him.
Kongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kongo avoids it.
Kongo blocks the elbow strike.
Kongo lands an uppercut.
Lawler tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Lawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawler scores with a knee to the head.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling the position.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawler has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler scores with a knee to the head.
Lawler has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kongo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kongo avoiding damage as Lawler throws knees to the body.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lawler.
Lawler misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo is trying to break free.
Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kongo lands a two punch combo.
Lawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo wants to clinch.
Lawler tries to land a leg kick but Kongo saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Lawler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lawler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kongo lands a two punch combo.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Lawler.
Lawler throws a leg kick but Kongo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lawler moves away from the strike by Kongo.
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawler gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawler's brow.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawler obliges.
Kongo stalling in the clinch but Lawler improves position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kongo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler lands an elbow inside that Kongo shrugs off.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling him.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kongo avoids it.
Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Lawler, against the cage.
Lawler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kongo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kongo.
Lawler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kongo avoids it.
Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongo wants to break free but Lawler has control.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
Kongo pulls Lawler into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lawler stands up from Kongo's guard - Lawler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawler lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
Lawler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kongo swings for the body but Lawler moves out of range.
Ricky Lawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Kongo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Lawler tenderised Kongo's leg. Kongo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawler blocks a jab.
Lawler stalks Kongo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kongo's face. Kongo staggers backwards, shaken.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lawler.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawler can't find room to land a body shot as Kongo controls the action.
Lawler tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo wants to break free but Lawler has control.
Kongo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawler has him pressed against the cage.
Lawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kongo tries to break free but Lawler pushes him back against the cage.
Lawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo wants to break free but Lawler has control.
Kongo avoiding damage as Lawler throws knees to the body.
Kongo blocks an elbow strike from Lawler.
Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawler has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler lands a nice elbow.
Lawler scores a nice knee to the body.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongo tries to circle away but Lawler has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Lawler holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Lawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lawler.
Lawler lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Lawler has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Lawler.
Lawler scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawler working Kongo over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lawler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lawler thuds a left hand into Kongo's body.
Kongo throws a hook to the side of Lawler's head but Lawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kongo misses with a wild combination.
Lawler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kongo rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Lawler lands.
Kongo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawler, right into the meat.
Lawler misses with a wild body shot.
Kongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawler moves into range and clinches up with Kongo.
Lawler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Lawler lands an elbow inside.
Kongo is trying to push Lawler away but Lawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kongo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawler.
Lawler lands a knee to the body.
Lawler lands an elbow just above Kongo 's eye.
Lawler tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Lawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawler crunches a lovely knee into Kongo's ribcage.
Lawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kongo.
Kongo blocks an elbow strike.
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawler scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawler lands a good knee to the midsection. Kongo won't want to take too many of those.
Lawler works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Lawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawler has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Lawler.
Lawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lawler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawler obliges.
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kongo blocks an elbow strike.
Kongo takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawler lands an elbow just above Kongo 's eye.
Lawler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lawler lands a good knee to the midsection. Kongo won't want to take too many of those.
Lawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kongo's defenses.
Lawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kongo's defenses.
Lawler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lasse Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawler scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Lawler.
Lawler misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Lawler keeps him there for the moment.
Lawler landing knees to the body.
Lawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Lawler, against the cage.
Lawler lands a body punch.
Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the head but Kongo blocks with his arms.
Lawler working Kongo over with knees to the body.
Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kongo is defending well for now.
Lawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawler misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo misses with some punches.
Lawler lands a nice elbow.
Lawler lands a nice elbow.
Lawler has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Lawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Lawler!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Lawler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump tries to clinch up.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Trump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking to control.
Trump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trump 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.
Trump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
Trump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trump slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trump connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Trump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Trump prevents Smith from standing back up.
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Trump is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Trump throws a big elbow that misses.
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Trump postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Trump on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trump tries to get out of the position.
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Trump throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Trump postures up.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trump drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump gets back to half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Smith wants to stand up but Trump has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Trump trying to control here.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Trump throwing strikes but missing.
Trump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Trump chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Smith's guard.
Trump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump postures up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Trump throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Trump finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Trump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trump postures up.
Trump postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trump is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donald Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Trump postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trump is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is rocked!
Trump works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Trump finish him?
Trump lands a couple of digs.
Trump gets to his feet and stands over Smith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smith felt that one! Trump unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smith from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
158 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Dragov is blocking nicely.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragov backwards.
The referee calls for Gomez to work.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomez's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragov.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Dragov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dragov prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Dragov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Dragov trying to mount his opponent but Gomez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
Gomez kicks Dragov off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Dragov is avoiding it.
Gomez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dragov.
Dragov lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Gomez gets caught flat footed, as Dragov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez is adopting a defensive guard.
Dragov wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragov working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gomez works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragov can't escape the position.
Gomez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez with a hook.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Dragov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomez.
Gomez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dragov to the canvas! Dragov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gomez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaspar Gomez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gaspar Gomez waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 7$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kolo Cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Souza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kolo Cornelius's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolo Cornelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza with a poor takedown
and Cornelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jake Souza has been cut.
Souza dives in and scores a takedown into Cornelius's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Cornelius is retaining full guard.
Cornelius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cornelius keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza preventing the sweep.
Cornelius managing to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cornelius checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cornelius can pounce on him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Cornelius.
Souza tries to clinch but Cornelius is having none of it.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolo Cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Cornelius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Souza tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornelius avoids the damage to the body.
Cornelius avoiding damage as Souza throws knees to the body.
Cornelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornelius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cornelius wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Cornelius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cornelius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Souza looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cornelius scores with a leg kick.
Cornelius connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been told by Cornelius's head coaches at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cornelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cornelius clinches.
Cornelius lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cornelius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Souza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornelius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cornelius scores with a knee to the head.
Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cornelius prevents it.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cornelius is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cornelius down to the mat. Cornelius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cornelius gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornelius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cornelius scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
Souza wants to break free but Cornelius has control.
Cornelius crunches a lovely knee into Souza's ribcage.
The referee calls for Cornelius to work.
Cornelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Cornelius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Cornelius.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Cornelius with a knee to the head.
Souza tries to pull guard but Cornelius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Cornelius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Cornelius.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cornelius lands with a left to the head.
Souza throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cornelius.
Cornelius manages to break the clinch.
Cornelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jake Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornelius closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Cornelius scores with a knee to the head.
Cornelius breaks from the clinch.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cornelius rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Cornelius taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cornelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Cornelius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cornelius lands a big uppercut and Souza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Souza looks OK. Cornelius waves Souza back to his feet!
Souza is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornelius moves into the clinch successfully.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Cornelius finish him?
Cornelius breaks the clinch.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornelius moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolo Cornelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
BAM! Cornelius delivers a spinning backfist that drops Souza like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kolo Cornelius!
Kolo Cornelius took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurucz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurucz swings for the body but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Kurucz scores with a body shot.
Takayanagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurucz was well out of range. Poor timing from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurucz needs to keep his hands up - Takayanagi had a free shot at his head there.
Takayanagi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sawadee Muay Thai & MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kurucz slips a jab from Takayanagi.
Kurucz tries to clinch but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Kurucz misses with a wild body shot.
Kurucz ducks under a wild hook from Takayanagi.
Kurucz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurucz lands a nice uppercut.
Kurucz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kurucz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuruczs head.
Kurucz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Kurucz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kurucz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurucz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurucz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takayanagi scores with a shot to the side of Kurucz's head.
Kurucz throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takayanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurucz's elbow.
Kurucz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takayanagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurucz backwards.
A short left from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takayanagi looking for a guillotine here but Kurucz defends easily.
Takayanagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurucz wants to stand but Takayanagi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi working a defensive guard but Kurucz passes into half guard.
Takayanagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurucz pulls his head out easily.
Takayanagi trying to hold on to Kurucz's head to control him but Kurucz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Takayanagi controls his leg.
Takayanagi tries to roll over but Kurucz keeps him under control.
Takayanagi wants to control but Kurucz is keeping busy.
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking to control Kurucz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takayanagi avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurucz wants to stand up but Takayanagi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takayanagi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kurucz passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Takayanagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurucz throws a right and a left that Takayanagi avoids nicely.
Takayanagi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kurucz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takayanagi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurucz. Takayanagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Takayanagi.
Kurucz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takayanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurucz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takayanagi lands a body shot.
Takayanagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurucz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takayanagi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurucz doesn't seem bothered though.
Takayanagi misses with an uppercut. Kurucz saw that one coming.
Kurucz throws a head kick but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Kurucz looks to land a body kick but Takayanagi moved away.
Kurucz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayanagi connects with a single shot there.
Takayanagi throws a good cross that connects.
Takayanagi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurucz eats them both and turns towards Takayanagi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurucz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurucz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takayanagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurucz.
Takayanagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takayanagi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi checks a low kick from Kurucz.
Kurucz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurucz throws a head kick but Takayanagi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurucz.
Meguru Takayanagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takayanagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takayanagi tries to clinch up but Kurucz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurucz thows a body shot but no joy.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurucz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takayanagi lands a jab to the nose.
Kurucz throws a jab when Takayanagi was well out of range.
Kurucz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Takayanagi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takayanagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurucz throws a body punch but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Kurucz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurucz looks for the body kick but Takayanagi saw that one coming.
Kurucz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takayanagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ansgar Kurucz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takayanagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takayanagi is looking to clinch but Kurucz is avoiding it.
Kurucz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takayanagi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takayanagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takayanagi cracks Kurucz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurucz moves out of range of the strikes.
Takayanagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takayanagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurucz's head.
Takayanagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takayanagi connects with the punch.
Takayanagi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takayanagi moves away.
Kurucz missing with a left hand there. Takayanagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takayanagi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takayanagi breaks the clinch.
Takayanagi tests Kurucz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takayanagi blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz closes the distance and clinches.
Kurucz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurucz.
Takayanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takayanagi digs a right hand underneath Kurucz's ribcage. Kurucz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurucz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Takayanagi as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Takayanagi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Takayanagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurucz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takayanagi blocks an uppercut.
Takayanagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takayanagi misses with a punch to the body.
Kurucz trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Takayanagi.
Kurucz is breathing heavily.
Takayanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurucz throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takayanagi.
A left hand lands to the body for Takayanagi.
Takayanagi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takayanagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takayanagi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takayanagi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takayanagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurucz needs to keep his hands up - Takayanagi had a free shot at his head there.
Takayanagi throws a lazy right hand but Kurucz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takayanagi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takayanagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kurucz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takayanagi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurucz scrambles back to his feet.
Kurucz is rocked!
Takayanagi with a nice cross.
Kurucz is still on wobbly legs! Can Takayanagi finish him?
Kurucz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takayanagi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kurucz is holding his hands too far apart here. Takayanagi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kurucz is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuno Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nuno Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spezza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martins tries to work over Spezza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Martins's head coaches at Sawadee Muay Thai & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuno Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martins.
Martins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spezza.
Spezza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martins was covering up waiting for the punch and Spezza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spezza passes into half guard.
Martins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martins tries to get out of the position.
Spezza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins tries to roll over but Spezza keeps him under control.
Spezza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spezza trying to pass the guard but Martins defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins is not content to let Spezza control the position.
Spezza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spezza trying to control from half guard but Martins is working away.
Jason Spezza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martins misses with a low kick.
Martins throws a chopping leg kick but Spezza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spezza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martins throws a hook but Spezza avoids it easily.
Martins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws a right and a left that Spezza avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martins.
A big right from Spezza misses.
Spezza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spezza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martins as he jumps to the side.
Spezza fails with the takedown.
Martins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spezza if he has to take too many more of those.
Spezza throws a sloppy head kick
and Martins counters with a nice uppercut.
Martins lands a glancing blow to the side of Spezza's head.
Martins misses with a lunging right hand
and Spezza counters with a nice uppercut.
Spezza closes the distance and clinches up with Martins, looking for a takedown. Spezza pushes Martins against the cage but Martins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuno Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spezza.
Martins is looking to chop away at Spezza's legs.
Spezza tries to move into range but Martins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nuno Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spezza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spezza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spezza misses with a straight right.
Martins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martins throws out a leg kick but Spezza moves out of range and Martins only half commits.
Martins throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Spezza - just one landing.
Martins throws a low kick but Spezza moves out of range easily.
Martins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spezza is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martins checks a low kick from Spezza.
Spezza blocks a head kick by Martins.
Martins misses with a right hand
and Spezza counters with a low kick, right behind Martins 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuno Martins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martins throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Spezza counter with a right hand.
Spezza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Martins.
Spezza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martins is fending him off so far but Spezza persists. Nope, Martins circles away and we're back to standing.
Martins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Spezza's shoulder, as Spezza tries to avoid the shot.
Martins scores with a nice strike.
Martins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Spezza moved out of range.
Spezza ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
Martins wants to slow Spezza down by chopping away at his legs.
Spezza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martins on the side of the head.
Nuno Martins is winning the standup battle so far.
Spezza ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Martins.
Spezza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martins tried to score with a low kick but Spezza checks it.
Martins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martins throws a head kick that misses.
Spezza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Martins throws a leg kick
letting Spezza counter with a right hand.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Spezza moved out of range.
Martins connects with a leg kick. Spezza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martins ducks right into an uppercut from Spezza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Spezza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins breaks from the clinch.
Martins throws out a loose jab but Spezza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spezza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spezza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martins misses with a left hand
and Spezza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spezza slips under a jab from Martins.
Martins throws a front kick aimed at Spezza's knee but Spezza avoids it well.
Spezza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Nuno Martins has been cut.
Spezza takes one on the button.
Martins throws a poor cross that misses
and Spezza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martins's guard now.
Spezza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spezza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martins prevents Spezza from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Spezza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spezza is looking for a kimura but Martins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spezza to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spezza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spezza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Spezza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nuno Martins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spezza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martins lands a two punch combo.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Spezza saw that one coming.
Martins misses with a looping right.
Martins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spezza.
Martins misses with a hook.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spezza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martins lands a glancing blow to the side of Spezza's head.
Martins looks to throw the jab but Spezza is out of range.
Spezza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spezza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martins momentarily.
Spezza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martins but Martins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spezza moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Martins misses.
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spezza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spezza to score with a decent uppercut.
Spezza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Spezza has Martins up against the cage in a clinch.
Spezza keeps control of Martins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spezza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Spezza avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza is looking to control Martins's arms but Martins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spezza has his back to the cage.
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martins cracks Spezza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spezza. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spezza avoids a kick to the body.
Spezza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Spezza saw that one coming.
Martins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spezza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martins lands a head shot.
Spezza gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza controls the position from side control.
Spezza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martins is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Spezza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spezza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spezza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Spezza.
I think Spezza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Spezza!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jason Spezza waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Sprole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon comes to the cage accompanied by Taio Cruz-Dynamite. Sprole has chosen Youre Gonna Go Far, Kid as his entrance music. Alex Dragon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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142 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Sprole!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sprole in his tracks.
Dragon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sprole wants to clinch but Dragon slips to the side
and Dragon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sprole slips under a jab from Dragon.
Sprole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dragon lands a body shot.
Sprole rushes Dragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sprole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dragon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dragon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sprole takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sprole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sprole looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sprole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragon letting Sprole take a breather here.
Sprole misses with some punches.
Dragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sprole misses with a body punch.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sprole tries a body shot but Dragon blocks it.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon blocks a body shot from Sprole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sprole.
Sprole misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Sprole is controlling him.
Sprole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sprole.
Sprole misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon can't break the clinch.
Sprole tries to throw a body punch but Dragon avoids it by throwing Sprole back against the cage.
Dragon avoiding damage as Sprole throws knees to the body.
Dragon gets through Sprole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprole backwards.
Dragon blocking some punches.
Sprole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sprole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sprole swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sprole lands a knee to the head.
Sprole misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is trying to force a seperation but Sprole has the dominant position.
Sprole working Dragon over with knees to the body.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sprole misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sprole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Sprole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sprole.
A frustrated look appears on Dragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sprole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragon blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sprole fails to land.
Dragon is trying to push Sprole away but Sprole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dragon blocking some punches.
Dragon blocking some punches.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprole misses with a punch on the inside.
Sprole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon's efforts to push away.
Sprole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon's efforts to push away.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sprole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon's efforts to push away.
Dragon blocks an elbow strike.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sprole scores with a shot to the side of Dragon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Sprole fails to land.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Sprole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sprole moves out of range of the strikes.
Sprole slips a straight right by Dragon.
Dragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sprole tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragon lands with a cross.
Sprole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragon throws out the jab.
Dragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragon, as that shot connected.
Dragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sprole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragon misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Dragon.
Dragon misses the shot to the body.
Dragon scores with a jab.
Sprole misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dragon misses its intended target.
Sprole tries to clinch up.
Dragon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sprole.
Sprole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sprole moves in looking to clinch but Dragon pushes him off.
Sprole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragon.
Sprole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragon.
Sprole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Dragon.
A shot to the body from Dragon misses
and Sprole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dragon managing to block the knees to the body from Sprole.
Dragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Derick Sprole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dragon tries to circle away but Sprole has him pinned against the cage.
Sprole missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprole has a couple of punches blocked by Dragon.
Sprole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sprole misses with a knee strike.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sprole effectively controlling the action here.
Sprole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sprole tries a body shot but Dragon blocks it.
Sprole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sprole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon working hard to break the clinch.
Dragon tries to break the clinch but Sprole is controlling the position.
Dragon avoiding damage as Sprole throws knees to the body.
Sprole tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragon avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sprole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon tries to break the clinch but Sprole is controlling the position.
Sprole lands an uppercut.
Sprole trying to land knees to the body.
Sprole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragon.
Sprole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sprole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alex Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprole tries to clinch up but Dragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sprole looks for the body kick but Dragon saw that one coming.
Sprole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragon is fending him off so far but Sprole persists. Nope, Dragon circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looks like Dragon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon stalks Sprole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sprole's face. Sprole staggers backwards, shaken.
Sprole checks a leg kick.
Sprole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragon works over Sprole's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sprole on the side of the head.
Sprole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragon is able to avoid easily.
Dragon lands with an uppercut that bounces Sprole off the cage and back into range.
Sprole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragon.
Derick Sprole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon lands a really nice looking cross but Sprole seems unphased.
Dragon misses with an uppercut. Sprole saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dragon!
Dragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sprole.
Dragon scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dragon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sprole moves in looking to clinch but Dragon pushes him off.
Sprole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Dragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Sprole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sprole tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragon avoids the damage to the body.
Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sprole misses with a knee to the head.
Dragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sprole landing knees to the body.
Dragon is leaning against Sprole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sprole.
A short right from Sprole on the inside.
Dragon avoids a wild elbow strike from Sprole.
Dragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sprole has him pressed against the cage.
Sprole has a couple of punches blocked by Dragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprole misses with a knee strike.
Sprole misses with a knee to the head.
Sprole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragon throws a head punch that misses.
Sprole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sprole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sprole tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Sprole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sprole misses with a knee to the head.
Sprole tries to stall but Dragon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragon blocks an elbow strike.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Dragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is trying to break free.
Sprole has a couple of punches blocked by Dragon.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dragon blocking some punches.
Sprole throws a head punch that misses.
Dragon blocks an elbow strike.
Dragon managing to block the knees to the body from Sprole.
Sprole looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Dragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Sprole won't allow it.
Sprole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sprole misses with some punches.
Dragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sprole on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon throws a low kick, looking for Sprole's leg but Sprole calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon throws a lazy right hand but Sprole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sprole wants to clinch up but Dragon keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragon.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sprole defending well as Dragon loads up on a big left hand.
Sprole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dragon misses with a straight left.
Dragon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragon lands a jab to Sprole's midsection.
Sprole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sprole moves out of range as Dragon strikes.
Sprole slips a jab and a cross from Dragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprole wants to clinch up but Dragon keeps it at a distance.
Dragon looks to land a right hand but Sprole moved out of range.
Sprole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragon misses with a leg kick
and Sprole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragon.
Sprole with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dragon's defenses.
Dragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sprole.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sprole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Dragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Sprole won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derick Sprole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sprole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Sprole!
After winning the bout, Derick Sprole thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander has chosen Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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25
168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander throws a body kick that misses.
Capoeira misses with a double jab.
Capoeira tries to clinch there but Zoolander circles away.
Zoolander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Capoeira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zoolander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Zoolander moves away
and Zoolander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zoolander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Capoeira darts in trying to clinch
and Zoolander counters with an outside leg kick.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zoolander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Capoeira closes the distance but Zoolander moves to the side
and Zoolander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Rafinha Capoeira has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira slips under a jab from Zoolander.
Capoeira tries to clinch up.
Capoeira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Capoeira looks to clinch
and Zoolander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Capoeira misses with a double jab
and Zoolander counters with a low kick, right behind Capoeira 's knee.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capoeira tries to clinch up
and Zoolander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capoeira wants to clinch
and Zoolander counters with a thumping low kick.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Zoolander is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoolander thumps Capoeira with a low kick.
Capoeira tries to clinch up
and Zoolander counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zoolander looking to sit in guard and control but Capoeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zoolander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capoeira manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoolander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zoolander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capoeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zoolander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capoeira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoolander throws an elbow that misses. Capoeira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zoolander's guard. Nice move by Capoeira!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander looking for a guillotine here but Capoeira defends easily.
Zoolander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Capoeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch but Zoolander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Capoeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capoeira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zoolander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zoolander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zoolander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Zoolander won't want to take too many of those.
Zoolander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Capoeira after a bit of a struggle.
Zoolander tries a body shot but Capoeira blocks it.
Zoolander looking to stall.
Capoeira takes a shot to the head.
Capoeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capoeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Zoolander blocks it.
Capoeira tries to work over Zoolander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoolander misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Capoeira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Capoeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoolander blocks an elbow strike.
Capoeira misses with the head strike.
Capoeira lands an elbow inside that Zoolander shrugs off.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoolander is trying to drag Capoeira to the mat but Capoeira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zoolander lands a hook that snaps the head of Capoeira backwards.
Still in the clinch, Capoeira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zoolander lands a left hand.
Zoolander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira being controlled against the cage.
Zoolander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zoolander is defending well for now.
Zoolander working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira blocks an uppercut.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Zoolander is blocking nicely.
Capoeira lands an elbow that stopped Zoolander in his tracks for a moment.
Zoolander pushes Capoeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Zoolander blocks an elbow strike from Capoeira.
Zoolander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Capoeiras head.
A right hand to the body from Zoolander.
Zoolander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capoeira misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoolander scores with a shot to the side of Capoeira's head.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira blocks a body shot from Zoolander.
Zoolander is working Capoeira over against the cage.
Zoolander digs a right hand into Capoeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capoeira's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoolander lands an uppercut.
Zoolander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Zoolander.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zoolander is defending well for now.
Zoolander lands a shoulder strike.
Capoeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capoeira backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Capoeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capoeira prevents a body shot from Zoolander.
Nice body punch from Zoolander.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Zoolander blocks it.
Zoolander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Capoeira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Derek Zoolander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoolander lands a body punch.
Zoolander is looking to control Capoeira's arms but Capoeira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zoolander has his back to the cage.
Zoolander takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoolander presses Capoeira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Zoolander.
Capoeira blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Zoolander.
Zoolander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capoeira misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander gets through Capoeira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoolander.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander tries for a takedown but Capoeira manages to get underhooks.
Zoolander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Capoeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capoeira tries to throw a body punch but Zoolander avoids it by throwing Capoeira back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Zoolander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoolander lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zoolander.
Zoolander avoids the elbow strike from Capoeira, against the cage.
Zoolander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zoolander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capoeira prevents a body shot from Zoolander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoolander.
Capoeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zoolander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoolander lands with a left to the head.
Zoolander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zoolander is defending well for now.
Zoolander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zoolander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Capoeira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Capoeira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zoolander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rafinha Capoeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capoeira closes the distance but Zoolander moves to the side
and Zoolander counters with a stiff right hand.
Zoolander swats away the attempt to clinch by Capoeira.
Capoeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoolander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zoolander lands a glancing blow to the side of Capoeira's head.
Derek Zoolander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capoeira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zoolander tries to throw a body punch but Capoeira avoids it by throwing Zoolander back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capoeira prevents a body shot from Zoolander.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Zoolander misses with a punch to the body.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira lands an elbow inside.
Capoeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoolander's elbow.
Capoeira can't find room to land a body shot as Zoolander controls the action.
Zoolander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zoolander avoids it.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zoolander blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Capoeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capoeira misses with a body punch.
Zoolander wants to stall.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zoolander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoolander can't find room to land a body shot as Capoeira controls the action.
Zoolander lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoolander.
Capoeira lands an elbow that stopped Zoolander in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Capoeira fails to land.
Zoolander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Capoeira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zoolander.
Zoolander can't find room to land a body shot as Capoeira controls the action.
Zoolander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capoeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capoeira blocks a body shot from Zoolander.
Capoeira tries to throw a body punch but Zoolander avoids it by throwing Capoeira back against the cage.
Capoeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zoolander avoids it.
Capoeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoolander's elbow.
Capoeira tries to work over Zoolander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoolander lands a shot to the body.
Capoeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capoeira is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoolander.
Oh Capoeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoolander unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Capoeira! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zoolander is unloading with more strikes now! Capoeira drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Zoolander!
After the fight, Derek Zoolander was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JB Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brubaker comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Poor Millionaire. Tutov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 7B - Young Winds. Andrey Tutov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JB Brubaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brubaker momentarily.
Brubaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tutov moves out of range of the body kick from Brubaker.
Tutov scores with a jab to the body.
Brubaker scores with a three punch combo!
We've been informed that Tutov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brubaker.
Brubaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Brubaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Tutov stuns Brubaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brubaker blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tutov slips nicely into half guard.
Brubaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Tutov.
Brubaker won't allow Tutov to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker trying to control here.
Brubaker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tutov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brubaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Tutov.
Tutov thows a huge punch but Brubaker dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker tries to roll over but Tutov keeps him under control.
Tutov is trying to control. Brubaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brubaker has his hands clasped together around Tutov's back. He's all about the action.
Tutov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tutov not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is working for a submission of some sort.
Tutov wants to pass to mount but Brubaker is defending the position.
Brubaker tries to get to full guard but Tutov has control of the leg.
Tutov working Brubaker over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutov is trying to control the action in half guard but Brubaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov passes to full mount!
Tutov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brubaker is controlling an arm, preventing Tutov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brubaker can't escape the position.
Tutov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brubaker because Tutov loaded up on that one.
Brubaker is squirming around, avoiding Tutov's attempts to control the action.
Tutov landing strikes from the mount and Brubaker is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov tries to control but Brubaker wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brubaker throws a wild body kick that Tutov sees coming a mile off.
Brubaker scores with a head kick.
Brubaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Brubaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Brubaker misses.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brubaker checks it well.
Tutov throws a looping overhand right but Brubaker ducks down to avoid it.
Tutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tutov misses with a left hand
and Brubaker counters with a nice body shot.
Brubaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brubaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brubaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov tests Brubaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brubaker leaves Tutov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brubaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brubaker is looking to clinch but Tutov is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brubaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tutov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brubaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Brubaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tutov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
JB Brubaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brubaker can pounce on him.
Brubaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brubaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tutov throws a body punch but Brubaker moves out of range.
Brubaker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brubaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brubaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brubaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brubaker moves into range and clinches up with Tutov.
Tutov jumps guard but Brubaker stands there with Tutov around his waist. Tutov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Brubaker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tutov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brubaker walks away with a smile on his face. Tutov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
JB Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Tutov.
Tutov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Tutov.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
Tutov swings for the body but Brubaker moves out of range.
Brubaker ducks right into an uppercut from Tutov.
Brubaker throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Tutov lands but Brubaker takes it in his stride.
Jab from Brubaker.
Tutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Brubaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tutov. Tutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brubaker scores with a body shot.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov lands with a right hand.
Brubaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov digs a good hook to Brubaker's body.
Brubaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but Brubaker shows good takedown defense.
Tutov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brubaker swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brubaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tutov. Tutov obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Brubaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Brubaker moves out of range easily.
Brubaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutov is just out of range.
Tutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tutov misses with a leg kick
and Brubaker counters by clinching up.
Tutov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brubaker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brubaker slows down the pace here.
Tutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 JB Brubaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Brubaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tutov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tutov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brubaker swivels and escapes.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Brubaker moves out of range easily.
Tutov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tutov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brubaker.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brubaker manages to avoid it.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brubaker misses with a low kick as Tutov jumps back.
Brubaker misses with a two punch combination.
Brubaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Tutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brubaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brubaker misses the target.
Brubaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Tutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tutov connects with a looping right hand.
Tutov scores with a nice right hand.
Tutov tries a low kick but Brubaker avoids it.
Tutov works over Brubaker's head and body with a nice combination.
Brubaker is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tutov, right into the meat.
Oh Brubaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tutov cracks Brubaker with a good jab.
Tutov misses with a few strikes there.
Tutov throws a series of strikes that have Brubaker backpedaling.
A combination from Tutov does no damage.
Tutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov blocks a head kick by Brubaker.
Tutov is looking to land body kicks.
Brubaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brubaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tutov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brubaker scrambles back to his feet.
Tutov avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Tutov should have avoided that one.
Brubaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brubaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brubaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Tutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tutov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brubaker.
Brubaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brubaker won't be happy with that.
Brubaker is not content to let Tutov control the position.
Tutov scoring with punches and elbows.
Tutov lands some shots froms side control.
Brubaker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for Tutov! That's hurt Brubaker! Will he recover? Tutov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Tutov!
Andrey Tutov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ashton's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt
and Taphorn counters with a thumping low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taphorn!
Ashton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ashton misses with a combination
and Taphorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Ashton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taphorn tries to avoid it but Ashton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taphorn to the ground. Taphorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Taphorn, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Taphorn against the cage but Taphorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Taphorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
Taphorn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Taphorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taphorn.
Taphorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashton.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Taphorn avoids them all with ease.
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!
Ashton throws a right and a left that Taphorn avoids nicely.
Rick Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taphorn counters with an inside leg kick.
Ashton misses with a few strikes there.
Taphorn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ashton looks winded!
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Taphorn ducks down to avoid it.
Taphorn keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ashton is defended easily by Taphorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn lands with a cross.
Taphorn dodges the punch combination from Ashton.
Taphorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taphorn punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Taphorn is looking to slow Ashton down with leg kicks.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Taphorn avoids them all with ease.
Ashton misses with a takedown
and Taphorn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taphorn clobbers Ashton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taphorn scores with the left hand. Ashton knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashton throws a nice looking combination but Taphorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taphorn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ashton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Taphorn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ashton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Taphorn does no damage.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Taphorn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taphorn trying to control the action but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Taphorn controlling the action here.
Taphorn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton wants to get back to full guard.
Ashton is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn is taking a breather. Ashton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Ashton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taphorn, right into the meat.
Ashton tries to bum rush Taphorn with a series of wild strikes but Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taphorn pinned against the cage. Taphorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taphorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ashton fails to land the takedown.
Taphorn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Taphorn avoids them all with ease.
Ashton misses with a combination
enabling Taphorn to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taphorn lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taphorn thows a body kick. Ashton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taphorn tests Ashton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taphorn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ashton to the ground. Taphorn is now in Ashton's guard.
Taphorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taphorn prevents Ashton from getting back to his feet.
Taphorn passes Ashton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ashton makes his way to full guard, as Taphorn worked for a kimura.
Taphorn cracks Ashton with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn is stalling in the full guard.
Taphorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashton wants to stand up but Taphorn is controlling him.
Taphorn passes Ashton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ashton trying to control here.
Taphorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn wants to take a breather but Ashton is having none of it.
Ashton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
Ashton trying to control here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Ashton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ashton throws a nice looking combination but Taphorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Ashton.
Taphorn fakes the leg kick and cracks Ashton in the body.
Ashton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashton takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ashton.
Ashton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taphorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Taphorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rick Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taphorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ashton. Those never looked like landing.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Taphorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taphorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taphorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Taphorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ashton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taphorn. That one must have hurt.
Taphorn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taphorn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ashton to the ground. Taphorn is now in Ashton's guard.
Taphorn stays in close to Ashton's body and controls the position.
Ashton is trying to keep Taphorn in close.
Taphorn advances to half guard.
Taphorn trying to control from half guard but Ashton is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ashton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ashton is looking to stand back up but Taphorn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ashton.
Taphorn is working for a submission of some sort.
Taphorn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is staying active underneath Taphorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taphorn misses with a head shot. Ashton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ashton working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taphorn postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Taphorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peter Taphorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashton controls Taphorn momentarily but Taphorn frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rick Ashton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taphorn.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taphorn swinging wildly here.
Ashton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ashton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rick Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taphorn, right into the meat.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taphorn 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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