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Burning Bush Season 1 Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Flintstone. Flintstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Flintstone moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Flintstone takes one on the button.
Drago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Flintstone fails to land the takedown.
Drago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flintstone is defending against the submission attempts here by Drago.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Flintstone has eaten all the pies!
Drago stalling away here and it's allowed Flintstone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flintstone dives on top into guard.
Flintstone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drago has his feet on Flintstone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flintstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drago's half guard.
Drago wants to improve his position but Flintstone is controlling well.
Flintstone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flintstone.
Drago regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flintstone.
Drago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flintstone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drago is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flintstone, into his guard.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flintstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flintstone looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Flintstone.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flintstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago gets to his feet. Flintstone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Flintstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flintstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drago clobbers Flintstone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flintstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Flintstone with that takedown attempt.
Danny Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Flintstone.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drago clinches up with Flintstone and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drago is defending well.
Flintstone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drago uses from the top position.
Drago stands and steps away. Flintstone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Drago throws a head kick but Flintstone moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flintstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Flintstone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Flintstone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Drago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flintstone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago closes the distance and pushes Flintstone back into the cage.
Flintstone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flintstone tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Drago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flintstone prevents it.
Drago has Flintstone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flintstone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flintstone lands a body shot.
Flintstone trying to stall but Drago improves his position.
Drago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flintstone.
Drago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flintstone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flintstone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flintstone manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flintstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drago has managed to get both his arms back between Flintstone's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flintstone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drago defends well.
Drago distracts Flintstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flintstone has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flintstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drago has managed to get both his arms back between Flintstone's legs - danger averted.
Drago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flintstone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drago, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago controls Flintstone momentarily but Flintstone frees himself.
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flintstone's guard.
Flintstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago gets to his feet - Flintstone follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Drago.
Flintstone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flintstone is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Drago looking for a sweep but Flintstone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drago wants to hold on but Flintstone pushes him away.
Flintstone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Flintstone lands a couple of good shots and Drago has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drago can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to control but not successfully.
Flintstone looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Drago is controlling Flintstone 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flintstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danny Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flintstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Flintstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drago.
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Flintstone looking to throw knees to the head but Drago is blocking nicely.
Drago tries to pull guard but Flintstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Drago has Flintstone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flintstone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago jumps guard.
Flintstone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flintstone gets to his feet. Drago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Flintstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flintstone swings widly with a right hand
and Drago counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Flintstone!
Flintstone is looking for a sweep.
Flintstone trying his best to control but Drago has mounted him.
Flintstone gets back to half guard.
Drago prevents Flintstone from standing back up.
Drago is thwarting Flintstone's attempts to control the position.
Drago frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drago working for a guillotine from mount but Flintstone is in no mood to give up.
Drago breaks from Flintstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flintstone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flintstone is desperately trying to improve his position but Drago has a good base and remains in mount.
Flintstone tries to lock up and control but Drago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flintstone tries to control the position but Drago now has his back.
Drago loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Flintstone hold on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Drago scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Drago missing with punches from the back.
Flintstone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drago manages to capitalize on a mistake by Flintstone to take his back!
Drago working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Flintstone staying busy and making it hard for Drago to control.
Drago working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flintstone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Flintstone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Flintstone fending off the submission attempt from Drago.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago doesn't have the hooks in and Flintstone manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Drago!
Danny Drago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fred Flintstone was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to the fans out there.next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlato Kuzmejniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy has chosen Down with the Sickness as his entrance music. The key to victory for Zlato Kuzmejniev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlato Kuzmejniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikey Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy throws a body punch but Kuzmejniev moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duffy closes the distance but Kuzmejniev moves to the side
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duffy's knee momentarily.
Duffy swings for the body but Kuzmejniev moves out of range.
Duffy checks a leg kick.
Duffy shoots in for a double leg but Kuzmejniev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuzmejniev scores with a leg kick.
Kuzmejniev misses with a low kick.
Kuzmejniev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duffy wants to clinch.
Kuzmejniev throws a front kick that sends Duffy stumbling back into the cage.
Duffy is looking to clinch but Kuzmejniev is avoiding it.
Kuzmejniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy checks a low kick from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzmejniev wants it to stay on the feet.
Zlato Kuzmejniev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Duffy.
Duffy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuzmejniev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuzmejniev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzmejniev wants it to stay on the feet.
Duffy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuzmejniev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice body shot.
Duffy wants to clinch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a good low kick that Duffy was not able to check.
Duffy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duffy looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmejniev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duffy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuzmejniev rather than just go for the knockout.
Duffy moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuzmejniev.
Duffy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuzmejniev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuzmejniev breaks from the clinch.
Duffy shoots in but Kuzmejniev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuzmejniev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duffy.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown but Kuzmejniev shows good takedown defense.
Kuzmejniev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzmejniev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzmejniev lands a body shot.
Kuzmejniev punishes Duffy's body with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev connects with a leg kick. Duffy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev throws a leg kick which misses Duffy's front leg but catches the back leg as Duffy tries to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev scores with a three punch combo!
Kuzmejniev scores with a leg kick.
Duffy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuzmejniev finds it's way round the side to connect with Duffy's head.
Duffy 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy 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.
Kuzmejniev lunges at Duffy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duffy's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev wants to slow Duffy down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuzmejniev connects with an inside leg kick.
Duffy is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kuzmejniev just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Duffy has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zlato Kuzmejniev!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransino Tirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baha Men-Holla. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fransino Tirta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tirta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quin defends it nicely.
Quin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tirta.
Tirta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tirta darts in looking for a takedown but Quin gets double underhooks and turns Tirta into the cage.
Tom Quin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fransino Tirta.
Tirta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Quin dodges an elbow strike from Tirta.
Tirta lands an elbow that stopped Quin in his tracks for a moment.
Quin is looking to control Tirta's arms but Tirta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quin has his back to the cage.
Quin avoids the elbow strike from Tirta, against the cage.
Quin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tirta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tirta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tirta misses with an elbow strike.
Quin slowing the pace effectively.
Quin lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin is trying to break the clinch but Tirta has him pressed against the cage.
Quin blocks the elbow strike.
Tirta lands an elbow that stopped Quin in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tirta throws an elbow but misses.
Tirta told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tirta throws an elbow that misses.
Quin tries to circle away but Tirta has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Quin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quin blocks the elbow strike.
Quin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quin lands with a left to the head.
Tirta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quin is trying to break the clinch but Tirta is controlling him.
Tirta misses with an elbow over the top.
Tirta lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Tom Quin has been cut.
Quin wants to break free but Tirta has control.
Quin lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirta misses with an elbow over the top.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tirta backwards.
Quin avoids the elbow strike from Tirta, against the cage.
Quin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tirta lands an elbow inside that Quin shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tirta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quin's defenses.
Tirta throws an elbow that misses.
Tirta lands a damaging elbow.
Quin lands with a left to the head.
Tirta misses with an elbow strike.
Tirta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quin's defenses.
Tirta misses with an elbow strike.
Tirta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tirta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tirta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quin avoids the elbow strike from Tirta, against the cage.
Tirta wants to stall.
Quin has had enough of the clinch but Tirta keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tirta backwards.
Quin dodges an elbow strike from Tirta.
Tirta controlling the action here for a moment.
Tirta lands an elbow just above Quin 's eye.
Quin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tirta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tirta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quin tries to avoid it but Tirta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quin to the ground. Quin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tirta shoots in for a double leg but Quin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tirta forces Quin back against the cage and clinches.
Tirta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin is trying to push Tirta away but Tirta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tirta pushes off an throws an elbow but Quin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tirta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quin can't break the clinch.
Quin slows down the pace here.
Tirta throws an elbow that misses.
Tirta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tirta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quin's brow.
Tirta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quin is keeping busy.
Quin wants to get back to striking at distance but Tirta won't allow it.
Tirta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quin blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tirta misses with an elbow over the top.
Tirta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Quin blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tirta throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransino Tirta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Quin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tirta wants to clinch
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Fransino Tirta has been cut.
Fransino Tirta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tirta tries to close the distance and clinch but Quin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tirta shoots in for a takedown but Quin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tirta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
Tirta is rocked!
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tirta was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Tirta has closed the distance and engaged Quin in a clinch.
Tirta lands a damaging elbow.
Tirta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tirta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tirta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tirta pushes off an throws an elbow but Quin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tirta lands an elbow that stopped Quin in his tracks for a moment.
Quin blocks an elbow strike from Tirta.
Quin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tirta tries to clinch but Quin moves away
and Quin counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Tirta! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Quin!
Our winner, Tom Quin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit-My way or the high way kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Ross is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Ross!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pettis's hands.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis keeps Ross at a distance using the push kick.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Ross does no damage.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Pete Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pettis scores with a head kick. Ross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like John Ross has been cut.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pettis walks into a straight right hand from Ross.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis scores with a leg kick.
Ross fails to land with a series of punches.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ross throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ross looks winded!
Pettis avoids the head kick by Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pettis.
Ross is looking to land body kicks.
Ross throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Ross.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Pettis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ross throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Pettis scores with a head kick. Ross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pettis.
Pettis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross darts in trying to clinch
and Pettis counters by moving into the clinch.
Ross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Pettis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ross's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis throws a low kick but Ross avoids it.
Pettis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Pettis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ross's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ross!
Pettis avoids a kick to the body.
Pettis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Ross coming out on top.
That kick from Pettis tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross is looking to clinch but Pettis is avoiding it.
Pettis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ross if he has to take too many more of those.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pettis stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
John Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pete Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Ross throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a big head kick but Ross shrugs it off.
Ross looks to clinch
and Pettis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pettis manages to break the clinch.
Pettis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Pettis.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross tries to land a front kick but Pettis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Ross.
Ross is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Ross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Pettis tries to keep at a distance but Ross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Pettis breaks from the clinch.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pettis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Ross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Ross lands but Pettis takes it in his stride.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pettis. That's going to slow Ross down.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pettis keeps Ross at a distance using the push kick.
Pettis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pettis takes one on the button.
Pettis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Ross misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pettis - that will leave a mark!
Ross tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ross dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis connects with a solid leg kick.
Pete Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis scores with a leg kick.
Pettis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pettis thows a body kick. Ross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Pettis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pettis.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Pettis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pettis.
Pettis lands a head kick!
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
Ross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Ross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick
and Pettis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. Ross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pettis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Pettis tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Pettis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pettis.
Pettis throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettis but Pettis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Ross throws a push kick but Pettis slaps the foot to one side.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Ross.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Ross.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Pettis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross misses with a body kick.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Ross on that attempt.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pettis can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pettis.
Pettis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
Pettis lands with a kick to the temple. Ross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Pettis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Ross'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.
Good leg kick by Pettis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pettis. Ross shrugs it off though.
Pettis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ross's head.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Pettis is looking to land body kicks.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis wants to land a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettis pinned against the cage. Pettis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Ross tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross moves out of range of the leg kick from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross throws a series of strikes that have Pettis backpedaling.
Ross blocks a head kick by Pettis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross shoots for a takedown but Pettis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Pettis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Ross.
Ross gets a clinch.
Ross looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pettis.
Ross is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pettis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Pettis.
Both fighters circling a little - Pettis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Pettis tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands with a slapping head kick.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pettis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ross's knee momentarily.
Ross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Ross.
Pettis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross misses with the combination.
Ross wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross is looking to clinch but Pettis is avoiding it.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettis wants it to stay on the feet.
Pettis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
Ross scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis scores with a head kick.
Pettis takes one to the side of the head.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tries for a takedown but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ross is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross has managed to clinch.
Ross wants a takedown.
Pete Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ross.
Pettis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Ross throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis connects with a solid leg kick.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Ross.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Ross fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Pettis throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Pettis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis leaves Ross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ross tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross avoids a kick to the body.
Ross looks for a takedown but Pettis sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross jumps guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Pettis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ross lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis fakes the leg kick and cracks Ross in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Ross.
Pettis slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Ross!
Post fight, John Ross took to the microphone: 'Want to thank the fans and my sponsors... without them this wouldnt have been possible'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Ataides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mookjai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Ataides could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gerard Mookjai's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Ataides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard Mookjai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataides circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mookjai tries to close the distance and clinch but Ataides swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mookjai motions for Ataides to come forward. Mookjai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ataides swats away the attempt to clinch by Mookjai.
Ataides just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Ataides's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck for Ataides with that takedown attempt.
Mookjai's coach down at Pitbull MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mookjai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mookjai stuffs the takedown.
Ataides has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ataides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mookjai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Leandro Ataides has been cut.
Mookjai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Ataides. That snapped Mookjai's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataides misses with a takedown attempt - Mookjai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mookjai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mookjai lands with a hook. Ataides tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ataides shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Ataides 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataides looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ataides is breathing heavily.
Mookjai moves into range and clinches up with Ataides.
Mookjai drops Ataides onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ataides is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ataides is rocked!
Ataides can't get the takedown.
Oh Ataides is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mookjai.
Ataides takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Ataides pressed against the cage. Mookjai frees himself up and cracks Mookjai with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Ataides crumples to the floor, out cold! Mookjai jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerard Mookjai!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herb Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amun Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Dean!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dean dives in and scores a takedown into Ra's guard.
Ra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Herb Dean was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dean throws a low kick but Ra moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra tries to keep at a distance but Dean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ra is trying to force a seperation but Dean has the dominant position.
Dean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean forces Ra back against the cage and clinches.
Dean has Ra pressed against the cage, preventing Ra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ra tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Ra.
Dean throws a low kick, looking for Ra's leg but Ra calmly moves out of range.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Ra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean closes the distance and pushes Ra back into the cage.
Dean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ra throws a hook but Dean blocks it.
Dean finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dean tries to work over Ra's front leg with a kick but Ra checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ra misses the target.
Ra throws a hook but Dean blocks it.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Ra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ra stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Dean misses
and Ra counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Herb Dean has been cut.
Ra checks a leg kick nicely.
Ra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra blocks a leg kick.
Dean gets a clinch.
Ra tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Dean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ra has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Ra is trying to break free.
Ra stops a takedown attempt from Dean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ra missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herb Dean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herb Dean'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.
Ra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dean clinches with his opponent.
Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dean is controlling him well.
Dean misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ra is being controlled here.
Dean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
Dean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ra is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean taking a breather here.
Ra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is staying tight to Ra's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dean scores with punches from side control.
Ra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dean lands a few punches from side control.
Dean controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean working the body and head with strikes.
Ra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ra!
Herb Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dean lands a couple of good shots and Ra has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dean biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herb Dean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dean slips under a jab from Ra.
Dean throws a leg kick but Ra checks it.
Ra throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ra defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dean 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 Ra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean slips a straight right by Ra.
Dean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Ra controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra avoiding damage as Dean throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Dean is stalling here.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amun Ra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Dean misses with a hook
and Ra counters with a straight right hand.
Dean throws a leg kick but Ra checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean slips under a jab.
A big left from Ra misses.
Ra avoids the body shot from Dean.
A swing and a miss from Ra.
Ra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Ra misses the target.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming.
Dean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dean moves away from the strike by Ra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to score with low kicks.
Herb Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Ra moves away and avoids it.
Dean throws the left hand but Ra avoids the punch easily.
Ra misses with a straight left.
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean is looking to land body kicks.
Dean clinches up with Ra and pushes him back against the cage.
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Dean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ra pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Dean forces Ra back against the cage and clinches.
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ra checks it well.
Dean slips a jab from Ra.
Dean looks to land a body kick but Ra moved away.
Ra misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Dean really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herb Dean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dean throws a hook but Ra avoids it easily.
Ra throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Dean slips a jab from Ra.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dean 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 Ra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Ra misses.
Dean misses with a hook.
Ra misses with a straight left.
Dean throws the left hand but Ra avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dean.
Ra moves out of range as Dean throws a body kick.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Ra.
Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ra sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dean on the ground.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dean moves into full mount! Ra won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Dean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dean.
BOOM! Dean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dean won't let Ra get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dean lands a big elbow.
Ra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dean.
Dean lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ra wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dean content just to control the position here.
Dean putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ra is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean controlling the pace for now.
Dean dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Dean dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Herb Dean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dean will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ra leaves Dean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ra defends it nicely.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ra misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dean, right into the meat.
Dean pushes Ra up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean breaks the clinch.
Dean scores with a hook.
Ra throws a big shot that misses.
Dean is looking to chop away at Ra's legs.
Dean blocks a jab.
Dean tries to land a leg kick but Ra saw it coming and moves away.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Amun Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Dean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ra.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ra.
A telegraphed right hand from Ra misses the target.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ra checks a low kick from Dean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dean.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dean has Ra pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dean lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean controlling the pace.
Ra tries to kick Dean off in order to stand up. Dean Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dean lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Dean!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Demonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demonic has chosen 8 Foot Sativa - Chelsea Smile as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex DeLarge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Demonic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeLarge.
DeLarge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demonic's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demonic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DeLarge wants to control from the top but Demonic keeps moving.
Demonic wants to sweep but no luck.
DeLarge drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. DeLarge seems to have locked his on tight now - Demonic screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for DeLarge, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alex DeLarge!
In defeat, Dave Demonic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Going home to cut myself grrrr !!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rocky Austin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rocky Austin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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260 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Austin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Derek Lynch has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Lynch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Austin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Austin looking for a sweep. Not yet Austin, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is fighting to break Austin's control of his arms but Austin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Austin wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
Lynch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Austin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Austin working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lynch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to land a leg kick but Austin is out of range.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Austin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Austin is keeping the position for now.
Austin is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Lynch has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Muay Thai. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Derek Lynch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big left from Austin misses.
Austin blocks a low kick nicely.
Lynch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Austin throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Austin checks it.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynch wants to slow Austin down by chopping away at his legs.
Austin connects with a body shot.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin gets caught napping as Lynch dives in and scores a takedown. Austin manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lynch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Austin is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch wants to pass to mount but Austin is defending the position.
Lynch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Austin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin is looking to improve his position.
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 Rocky Austin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Lynch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lynch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Austin.
Austin stuns Lynch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Austin's guard.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Austin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Lynch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Lynch's legs - danger averted.
Derek Lynch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Austin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lynch to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Austin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lynch pulls down on the head and he's put Austin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derek Lynch!
Derek Lynch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Raptorz Inc., into his post fight interview.
The defeated Rocky Austin had this to say: 'This fight was a work.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Risley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, JWP/BC - Szesnastki. Thornton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Risley will feel that in the morning.
Thornton throws a lazy body kick
and Risley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Risley jabs Thornton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Risley throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Risley tried to score with a low kick but Thornton checks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Risley lands with a right to the head.
Risley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thornton.
Risley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton misses with some punches.
Risley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton pulls guard.
Risley trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton looking for a guillotine here but Risley defends easily.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Risley from controlling successfully.
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton looking to control.
Thornton wants to get back to his feet but Risley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Risley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Risley.
Risley works the jab nicely.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Risley sizes up Thornton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Risley throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Risley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Thornton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Risley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thornton under the eye.
Thornton wants to clinch.
Thornton throws a good cross that connects.
Joe Risley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Risley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thornton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Risley.
Risley tries to clinch but Thornton moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Risley counters with a stiff right hand.
Risley misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Risley but Risley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thornton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Risley throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thornton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Risley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risley manages to avoid it.
Risley lands a nice shot that snaps Thornton's head back.
Risley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thornton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Risley's head coaches at Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risley.
Risley throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Risley swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thornton.
Joe Risley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.
Risley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risley. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thornton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thornton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thornton's coach down at Cartel Muerte was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thornton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Thornton.
Risley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thornton.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Risley as he jumps to the side.
Thornton takes a kick to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Thornton blocks the low kick.
Thornton throws a wild body kick that Risley sees coming a mile off.
Risley tries to clinch up.
Thornton clinches with his opponent.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Risley.
A shot in the inside from Risley.
Risley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Risley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Risley scores with a shoulder strike.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Risley throws a head punch that misses.
Risley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Risley.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Risley.
Thornton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Risley walks away with a smile on his face. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Risley scores with a shot to the side of Thornton's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton jumps guard but Risley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joe Risley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.
Risley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Risley smiles and moves away.
Thornton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thornton throws a low kick, looking for Risley's leg but Risley calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Risley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thornton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Risley's calf.
Risley scores with a sloppy right hand. Thornton should have avoided that one.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton swats away the attempt to clinch by Risley.
A lazy left from Risley finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley avoids the body shot from Thornton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thornton!
Risley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe Risley is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Risley.
Thornton scores with a head kick.
Risley ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Risley has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Risley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Risley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Risley misses with a punch to the body.
Risley working aggressively here.
Risley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Risley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Risley misses with a body punch.
Risley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thornton.
Thornton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Risley lands an uppercut.
Risley lands a shoulder strike.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risley misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Risley.
Risley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Risley misses
and Thornton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Risley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thornton scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Risley
and Thornton counters with an outside leg kick.
Risley rushes Thornton and presses him up against the cage.
Risley misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Thornton.
Risley lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Risley fails to land.
Risley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Risley working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Risley.
Thornton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Risley holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Risley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Risley.
A shot in the inside from Risley.
Risley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Thornton as the two fighters clinch.
Risley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Risley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Risley is working Thornton over against the cage.
Risley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Risley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Risley.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Risley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Risley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risley misses with a body punch.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Risley lands a body punch.
Risley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Risley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Risley misses with some punches.
Risley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Risley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Risley struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
Risley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Terrence Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Risley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
Thornton lands a left hand.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Risley can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Risley scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Risley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joe Risley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.
A head punch on the inside from Risley fails to land.
Thornton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Risley tries to stand but Thornton is controlling from the bottom.
Risley tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thornton is looking for a triangle but Risley pushes his legs off easily.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Risley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Risley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Risley!
Post fight, an emotional Joe Risley said 'Respect to my fallen comrade - Archie Archer! Archie I have hughe respect to you and I wish you best!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bammy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Maltravers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Orlando Maltravers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bammy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Maltravers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a hook but Maltravers avoids it easily.
Maltravers closes the distance and clinches.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davis avoids a wild elbow strike from Maltravers.
Davis jumps into guard, dragging Maltravers to the mat.
Davis controls Maltravers momentarily but Maltravers frees himself.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Maltravers from controlling successfully.
Davis is pulling down on Maltravers's head to control his posture.
Maltravers advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maltravers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maltravers's back!
Davis struggling to land strikes to the head as Maltravers covers up.
Davis is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Davis gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Davis gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Davis apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Maltravers tries to clinch up
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maltravers's head.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis thows a huge punch but Maltravers dodges it nicely.
Davis working Maltravers over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis works his way into full mount!
Davis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maltravers's face.
Davis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maltravers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maltravers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maltravers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working Maltravers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maltravers is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Davis yanks on the arm and Maltravers is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Davis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bammy Davis!
In defeat, Orlando Maltravers stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats Scooby. You fighter was just too versatile. I want to apologize to all the fighters I violated in the clinch along the way.'.
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