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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liu Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liu Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Dean!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dean is in close to Kang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
Kang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dean is in close to Kang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Kang has momentary wrist control but Dean slips an elbow through the middle.
Dean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dean wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.
Dean stays in close to Kang's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Herb Dean hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dean misses with a hook
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean moves out of range as Kang throws a body kick.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Kang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kang.
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 moves into the clinch successfully.
Dean wants the takedown. Kang is fighting it off but Dean persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kang's guard against the cage.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dean on the ground.
Dean stays in close to Kang's body and controls the position.
Dean cracks Kang with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dean controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kang tries to get out of the position.
Dean pushes down on Kang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dean winds up and cracks Kang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean tries to pass to full mount but Kang defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Dean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kang defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kang. That snapped Dean's head back.
It looks like Herb Dean has been cut.
Kang misses with a straight left.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Kang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dean dives in for a single leg takedown but Kang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Kang being controlled against the cage.
Dean turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dean manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang is trying to get back to his feet.
Dean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dean scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dean working the body and head with strikes.
Kang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kang trying to remain calm as Dean controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dean taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Dean.
Dean throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kang being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herb Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Herb Dean.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liu Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Dean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dean shoots in and bounces Kang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kang can't keep his opponent in guard - Dean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is taking a breather. Kang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dean working the head and body with strikes.
Dean tries to pass to full mount but Kang defends it.
Dean thows a huge punch but Kang dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dean controlling the action here.
Dean is nestled in close to Kang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dean trying to control the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Herb Dean hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dean slips a jab from Kang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Kang looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Kang misses with a straight right.
Dean looks to land a left hand but Kang moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Kang gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Liu Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herb Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Dean!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Lawsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski comes to the cage accompanied by Foxy Shazam - Killin' it . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Lawsky!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski feints and as Lawsky raises his hands in defense, Pudzianowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lawsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pudzianowski defends it easily.
Pudzianowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pudzianowski defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski trying to control but Lawsky is working from the bottom.
Lawsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pudzianowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lawsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pudzianowski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pudzianowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lawsky has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pudzianowski is looking to defend but Lawsky has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pudzianowski! Lawsky pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pudzianowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lawrence Lawsky!
Lawrence Lawsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taishi Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Penns Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mori comes to the cage accompanied by The House That Snow Built. Taishi Mori has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taishi Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steel Penns Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori thuds his shin into the meat of Warrior's side.
Warrior shoots in but Mori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warrior is defended easily by Mori.
Mori darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mori is looking for a kimura here.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Mori has control of the leg.
Warrior trying to control but Mori postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.
Mori tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Mori is very close to passing his half guard.
Warrior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mori.
Warrior trying to hold on to Mori's head to control him but Mori postures up.
Warrior is in trouble now - Mori has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mori trying to control but Warrior is having none of it.
Warrior is in a horrible position here. Mori smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mori landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mori will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warrior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mori content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Warrior has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Warrior!
Warrior postures up in Mori's guard and throws a big left but Mori blocks it.
Mori working a defensive guard but Warrior manages to pass into side control anyway.
Warrior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mori is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mori is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Warrior off and has taken his back!
Mori is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Warrior knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Warrior for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mori lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mori has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Mori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taishi Mori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mori.
Mori in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mori seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Warrior for as long as he can get away with.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom here.
Mori working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori controls the position from side control.
Mori goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Warrior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mori's guard! Nice work there by Warrior!
Mori has his foot on Warrior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warrior works his way back into a safe position though.
Mori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warrior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori looking to control.
Warrior trying to move into half guard but instead Mori has managed to sweep!
Taishi Mori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warrior is looking for a triangle but Mori pushes his legs off easily.
Mori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warrior is proving hard to escape from.
Mori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior trying to keep a closed guard but Mori is proving a slippery customer.
Mori wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
Mori scoring with some ground and pound.
Warrior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mori.
Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mori seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mori trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Taishi Mori.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mori.
Warrior walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mori.
Warrior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mori counters with a nice leg kick.
Mori scores with a head kick. Warrior tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warrior misses with a takedown
and Mori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taishi Mori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Penns Warrior.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Mori as Warrior shoots in.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Mori. No joy for Warrior on that attempt.
Warrior looks for a takedown but Mori sprawls well.
Mori throws a leg kick which misses Warrior's front leg but catches the back leg as Warrior tries to avoid it.
Mori lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Mori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warrior doesn't seem phased though.
Warrior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mori gets the takedown into side control.
Mori throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taishi Mori dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mori.
Mori plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mori shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Warrior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warrior on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warrior struggling a bit here.
Mori is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mori working away.
Warrior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mori wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Warrior avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mori.
Mori goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warrior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mori but great work by Warrior.
Mori taking a bit of punishment here - Warrior scoring with strikes.
Mori is looking to reverse the position.
Mori managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warrior.
Warrior is trying to get an arm triangle but Mori is defending well.
Mori can't do much from the bottom here.
Warrior misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Warrior advances nicely into full mount.
My spies in CB Gym inform me that Warrior has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warrior goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mori is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori is in close to Warrior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mori trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Mori looking to sit in guard and control but Warrior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Mori keeps moving.
Mori wants to sweep but no luck.
Mori is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior stands and throws Mori's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mori is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it.
Warrior tries to move to mount but Mori blocks the move with his legs.
Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mori has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Mori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warrior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warrior is working away from the top position though.
Warrior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mori is just riding it out for now. Warrior eventually gives up the hold.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but Mori defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior is looking for a kimura but Mori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warrior to get the leverage.
Mori tries to get to full guard but Warrior has control of the leg.
Steel Penns Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taishi Mori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warrior is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taishi Mori.
Well Mori has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taishi Mori!
Taishi Mori took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Price counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Price.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Price has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Price walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Price lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Sanchez 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.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Price has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Price presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez looks winded!
Price lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Price - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Price.
Sanchez tries to break free but Price pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Price.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price lands with a left to the head.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Chris Sanchez has been cut.
Price with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Price.
Price lands a body shot in the clinch.
Price stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
Price lands a left hand.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
Sanchez wants to break free but Price has control.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Price utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Price to work.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Good body shot from Price.
Price taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanchez letting Price take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Price scores a nice knee to the body.
Price has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Price connects with a knee to the head.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Price lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a short shot to the head.
Price presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Price stalling the fight.
Price lands an elbow inside.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Price - that landed with a thud.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Price throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Price.
A shot in the inside from Price.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Price slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price misses with a head kick.
Pat Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price clinches up against the cage.
Price scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Price landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Price.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Price cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Price lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Price tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Price scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Price forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Price digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Price.
A right hand to the body from Price.
Price lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price lands a right hand.
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Price.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price slowing the pace effectively.
Price seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Price for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Price is controlling him.
Price's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Price landing knees to the head.
Price lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price lands an elbow inside.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Price lands a knee to the body.
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!
Price with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Price taking a breather.
Price lands an elbow inside.
Price has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Price crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Price makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Price.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Price.
Price is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Price moves into the clinch.
Price scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Price displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Price works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Price is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Price landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Price.
Price works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Price has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to push Price away but Price has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Price lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Price.
Nice elbow from Price.
Price scores a nice knee to the body.
Price lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
Come on Price - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chris Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Price.
Price lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Price content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Price turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Price lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Price displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
That has opened up Chris Sanchez's cut even more.
Price lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Price.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Price lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Price pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Price with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Price with a knee to the head.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pat Price has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price with a nice cross.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price slips a jab from Sanchez.
Price lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pat Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Price lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Price scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pat Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sanchez.
Price darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Price scores a nice knee to the body.
Price lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Price pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
Pat Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Price taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Price!
A victorious Pat Price thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Moreland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreland.
William Moreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreland takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like William Moreland has been cut.
Moreland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Moreland moves out of range.
Moreland closes the distance and clinches.
Moreland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Moreland scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Moreland checks it.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moreland throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson scores with a jab. Moreland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to move into range but Moreland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Moreland counters with a nice leg kick.
Moreland clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreland has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson wants to break free but Moreland has control.
Moreland is struggling to control the position.
Moreland seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Moreland lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throws a strike but Moreland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreland throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson controls Moreland momentarily but Moreland frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because William Moreland wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moreland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson punishes Moreland's body with a nice straight punch.
Moreland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
It looks like Dustin Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
William Moreland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moreland cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreland counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Johnson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). William Moreland!
An out of breath William Moreland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dustin Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'If you're seeing this my next fight will be for my job.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Breeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha stuffs the takedown attempt from Breeze. Breeze gets slowly back to his feet.
Alpha tries a head kick but it misses.
Alpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Breeze.
Alpha fails to land with a series of punches.
Alpha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Breeze misses with a body punch
and Alpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breeze staying out of range there.
Alpha connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Breeze finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alpha misses with a hook
and Breeze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alpha enables Breeze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alpha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Breeze with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breeze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breeze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alpha can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha is looking to stand up but Breeze isn't so interested in that idea.
Breeze connects with a couple of short punches.
Breeze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alpha wants to get back to his feet but Breeze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Breeze working some strikes from top position.
Breeze tries to free his leg and advance position but Alpha is retaining full guard.
Breeze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alpha's head.
Breeze wants to control from the top but Alpha keeps moving.
Alpha has his foot on Breeze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breeze works his way back into a safe position though.
Alpha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breeze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breeze is looking to work some ground and pound but Alpha has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breeze postures up in Alpha's guard and throws a big left but Alpha blocks it.
Breeze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Breeze throwing strikes from guard but Alpha blocks nicely.
Breeze controlling from the top position.
Alpha keeping moving, preventing Breeze from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breeze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breeze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alpha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breeze throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze trying to control but Alpha is working from the bottom.
Breeze postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Project Alpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breeze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Breeze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breeze drops an elbow to the side of Alpha's head.
Breeze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alpha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alpha is refusing to be controlled, as Breeze sits in half guard.
Breeze works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alpha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Breeze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Breeze trying to control but Alpha is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breeze landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Breeze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Breeze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alpha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alpha is looking to control Breeze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alpha avoid being mounted?
Alpha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breeze.
Alpha looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breeze lands a nice short elbow.
Breeze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Breeze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha is trying to maintain the position but Breeze is very close to passing his half guard.
Breeze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Breeze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alpha wants to get back to his feet.
Ben Breeze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breeze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alpha wants to control but Breeze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alpha is not content to let Breeze control the position.
Breeze trying to mount his opponent but Alpha defends it.
Breeze throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alpha to regain full guard.
Breeze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breeze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alpha can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breeze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breeze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breeze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breeze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breeze trying to control but Alpha is working from the bottom.
Breeze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breeze throws a big right hand that misses.
Breeze is in close to Alpha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Breeze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Breeze wants to control from the top but Alpha keeps moving.
Breeze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alpha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Alpha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breeze postures up.
Breeze scoring with some ground and pound.
Breeze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breeze throws a big elbow that misses.
Alpha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breeze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Breeze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alpha trying to keep a closed guard but Breeze is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze trying to control but Alpha is working from the bottom.
Alpha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breeze wants to control from the top but Alpha keeps moving.
Breeze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breeze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Breeze scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alpha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alpha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Breeze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Breeze showed some decent athleticism there.
Alpha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breeze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breeze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breeze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alpha sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Breeze.
Alpha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alpha.
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!
Breeze prevents Alpha from getting back to his feet.
Breeze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze looking to sit in guard and control but Alpha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Breeze wants to sweep here but Alpha controlling him for the moment.
Alpha postures up in Breeze's guard and throws a big left but Breeze blocks it.
Breeze has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alpha has passed into side control.
Breeze is not content to let Alpha control the position.
Breeze regains half guard.
Project Alpha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breeze won't allow Alpha to pass to mount.
Alpha stalling.
Breeze tries to roll over but Alpha keeps him under control.
Breeze actively working from the bottom here.
Alpha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze tries to lock up and control but Alpha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alpha looking to finish with strikes here!
Breeze working to try and regain half guard.
Breeze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Breeze trying to control but Alpha postures up.
Breeze is not content to let Alpha control the position.
Ben Breeze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze keeping hold of Alpha's head, controlling as best he can.
Breeze works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breeze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alpha manages to get himself to full guard.
Alpha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Breeze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breeze, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Breeze!
A victorious Ben Breeze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into the arena with Right On Target blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spike Dust!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.
Price gets a clinch.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dust misses with the head strike.
Dust misses with the head strike.
Price blocks a body shot from Dust.
Dust lands with a left to the head.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Dust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Price lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Dust cracks Price with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
Dust trying to stall but Price improves his position.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and Price makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price moves into the clinch.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dust's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
Dust lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Dust.
Price softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Dust has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dust dodges an elbow strike from Price.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price tries to work over Dust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Dust working aggressively here.
Dust stalling against the cage.
A short left from Price.
Price lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Price's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Price working aggressively here.
Dust scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
Price prevents a body shot from Dust.
Dust lands an uppercut.
Dust working aggressively here.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Dust taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Dust.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Dust is rocked!
Dust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dust is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Price misses with some punches.
Price misses with some punches.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price working aggressively here.
Price misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price misses with some punches.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price misses with the head strike.
Price working aggressively here.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
Dust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Dust.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dust blocking some punches.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Dust.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dust blocking some punches.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust blocking some punches.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price working aggressively here.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Dust.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Dust.
Price working aggressively here.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Dust.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price slowing the pace effectively.
Dust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Dust.
Price misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price working aggressively here.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Price misses with some punches.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Dust.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price working aggressively here.
Price misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Price dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dust tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Price has closed the distance and engaged Dust in a clinch.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dust is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Price working aggressively here.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Dust is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Dust.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Dust.
Dust seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
Dust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dust lands with a left to the head.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Dust avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
Dust blocking some punches.
Dust manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dust pushes Price back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Price pushes Dust against the cage. Price is working some dirty boxing. Price pushes off with a quick right hook! Dust goes down! Dust tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Price moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Price!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poirier has chosen INTRO - DMX as his entrance music. Peter Poirier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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234 lbs
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209 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregg Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Poirier lands.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
Sampson rushes Poirier and presses him up against the cage.
Poirier working hard to break the clinch.
Sampson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sampson gets through Poirier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poirier breaks the clinch.
Poirier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Gregg Sampson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poirier.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poirier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poirier duly obliges.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sampson scores with a hook to the body. Poirier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Poirier misses.
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Sampson counters with a crisp right that sends Poirier to the canvas! Sampson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregg Sampson!
A relieved looking Gregg Sampson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bada Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the BOOM by: POD. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
De Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boom.
De Silva's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boom looks to land a right hand but De Silva moved out of range.
De Silva blocks a jab.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
De Silva slips a jab from Boom.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
De Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Boom seems unphased.
De Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Silva lands an uppercut.
De Silva gets through Boom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by De Silva.
De Silva lands a nice uppercut.
De Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Silva lands a right hand.
Boom tries to score a body lock takedown but De Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom scores with a shoulder strike.
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
De Silva drops Boom onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boom is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Boom has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
De Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Silva drops Boom onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boom is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom tries a body shot but De Silva blocks it.
Boom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for De Silva.
Boom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Silva smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Boom takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - De Silva sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Boom bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior De Silva!
After winning the bout, Junior De Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Bada Boom had this to say: 'First I want to give praise to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ! Next I want to thank my fans. I will get better and come back stronger and I will grow from this loss!'.
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