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BEEF: Feel The Gravity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Six OFive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rockin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robbie Rockin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Six OFive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Rockin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OFive at a distance.
OFive defending well as Rockin loads up on a big left hand.
Rockin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rockin avoids the body shot from OFive.
Rockin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OFive moves out of range of the strikes.
OFive walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
OFive drives through with a takedown into Rockin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
OFive trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OFive wants to pass the guard but Rockin is keeping the position.
Rockin trying to keep a closed guard but OFive is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockin can't keep his opponent in guard - OFive advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OFive has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFive is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockin defends it well.
OFive wants to pass the guard but Rockin is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OFive lands a nice short elbow.
OFive is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rockin gets back to full guard.
OFive trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockin tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFive throwing strikes from guard but Rockin blocks nicely.
OFive slips nicely into half guard.
OFive not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OFive thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OFive prevents Rockin from improving his position.
OFive missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OFive is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OFive stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OFive trying to control but Rockin is working from the bottom.
Rockin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OFive stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OFive is working hard here to advance position.
OFive slips nicely into half guard.
Rockin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockin keeping full guard, as OFive tries to pass.
OFive 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.
OFive trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OFive looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OFive working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Six OFive dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the body from OFive misses
and Rockin counters with a head kick.
Rockin throws a body kick that misses.
OFive misses with a series of wild punches.
OFive shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rockin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rockin keeping moving, preventing OFive from controlling successfully.
OFive sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockin's guard.
OFive trying to control the action but Rockin is working from the bottom.
Rockin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
OFive trying to pass the guard but Rockin defending well.
Rockin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rockin moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockin keeping moving, preventing OFive from controlling successfully.
OFive is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rockin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rockin has escaped and now he's on top!
OFive wants to hit a switch here but Rockin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for OFive there!
OFive really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFive tries to hold on but Rockin postures up.
Rockin wants to control the pace but OFive is squirming around nicely.
Rockin content just to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rockin tries to control but OFive wriggling away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Robbie Rockin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick by Rockin misses
and OFive counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFive fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockin manages to avoid it.
OFive tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockin swivels and escapes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OFive, right into the meat.
Rockin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OFive decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OFive is pressing down on Rockin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockin is holding on for now.
OFive slows the pace down in half guard.
Rockin trying to control but OFive postures up.
OFive is pressing down on Rockin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockin is holding on for now.
Rockin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFive passes the guard and advances to mount!
OFive throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OFive wants to control the pace but Rockin is squirming around nicely.
Rockin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OFive has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rockin's face.
Rockin working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Six OFive dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
OFive feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
OFive throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OFive missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OFive works a leg free and moves into half guard.
OFive is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rockin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Six OFive overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OFive throwing shots but Rockin is blocking nicely.
OFive seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rockin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockin is defending against the submission attempts here by OFive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockin pushes OFive off looking to stand but OFive dives back in and keeps control.
Rockin is in trouble now - OFive has advanced to mount!
Rockin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OFive raining down shots from the mount!
OFive scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rockin?
Rockin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OFive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFive scores with a couple of good head shots there.
OFive sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
OFive landing strikes from the mount and Rockin is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OFive goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rockin turns into him and now he's in OFive's guard.
Rockin got a little sloppy there for a moment and OFive has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rockin has managed to get both his arms back between OFive's legs - danger averted.
Rockin wants to control from the top but OFive keeps moving.
OFive throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rockin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFive is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockin wants to control from the top but OFive keeps moving.
Rockin preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rockin wants to stand but OFive is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rockin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robbie Rockin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
OFive connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Six OFive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OFive ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockin moves away.
Robbie Rockin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockin moves out of range of the strikes.
OFive goes for a double leg but Rockin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rockin continues to drive forward.
Rockin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rockin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rockin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OFive blocks it with crossed arms.
OFive fails to pull guard.
Rockin has a couple of punches blocked by OFive.
A short right from Rockin.
OFive tries to pull guard but Rockin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Six OFive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockin lands a right hand that snaps the head of OFive backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OFive is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Rockin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OFive wants a takedown.
Rockin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rockin fails to land.
OFive pulls Rockin into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Six OFive showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OFive, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Six OFive!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorrance Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Maples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorrance Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theo Maples!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maples ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilhelm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maples throws a body punch but Wilhelm moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Maples throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maples has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilhelm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maples looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilhelm is just out of range.
Maples avoids the body shot from Wilhelm.
Maples throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilhelm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorrance Wilhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maples looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilhelm is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Wilhelm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maples shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilhelm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maples working the ground and pound but Wilhelm is defending the strikes.
Wilhelm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maples asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maples tries to score with some ground and pound. Wilhelm controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm is trying to escape the position but Maples is controlling the position.
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maples has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maples tries for a kimura but Wilhelm is defending well.
Maples trying to control the position but Wilhelm is working away.
Maples has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilhelm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maples wants to control but Wilhelm is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maples is staying tight to Wilhelm's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maples in side control, throwing shots but Wilhelm defends.
Wilhelm is letting Maples control him for a moment.
Wilhelm wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maples is looking to take a break and control but Wilhelm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilhelm is trying to escape the position but Maples is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maples wants to control but Wilhelm is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Theo Maples was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maples misses with a straight left.
Maples keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a body punch but Maples moves out of range.
Wilhelm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maples digs a good hook to Wilhelm's body.
Maples uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilhelm has time to react.
Wilhelm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maples momentarily.
Maples thuds a left hand into Wilhelm's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilhelm blocks the leg kick.
Maples throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wilhelm.
Maples ducks right into an uppercut from Wilhelm.
Maples circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maples moves out of range of the body kick.
Maples misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilhelm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm wants to clinch up but Maples keeps it at a distance.
Wilhelm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilhelm moves into the clinch.
Maples tries to work over Wilhelm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Wilhelm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilhelm has a couple of punches blocked by Maples.
Wilhelm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilhelm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Maples dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maples uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilhelm.
Maples throws a leg kick but Wilhelm checks it.
Maples thows a body shot but no joy.
Maples steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilhelm.
Dorrance Wilhelm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilhelm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilhelm tries to clinch but Maples is having none of it.
Wilhelm tries to close the distance and clinch but Maples swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maples scores with a decent looking hook.
Maples ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilhelm moves away.
Maples moves out of range of the body kick from Wilhelm.
Maples keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maples avoids the body shot from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm doesn't manage to clinch there - Maples circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maples misses with a wild body shot.
Maples scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maples lands with a good body shot.
Wilhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maples counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilhelm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maples.
Maples moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maples lands a jab to the nose.
Wilhelm throws a hook but Maples blocks it.
Maples bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilhelm's head.
Maples goes for a double leg but Wilhelm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilhelm continues to drive forward.
Maples tries to work over Wilhelm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Maples misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maples throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilhelms head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maples swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilhelm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilhelm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilhelm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maples's elbow.
Wilhelm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maples blocking some punches.
Maples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilhelm's elbow.
Wilhelm misses with a punch to the body.
Maples lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilhelm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilhelm prevents a body shot from Maples.
Maples misses with a punch to the body.
Wilhelm gets underhooks to prevent Maples's takedown attempt.
Wilhelm working aggressively here.
Wilhelm prevents a body shot from Maples.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilhelm misses with some punches.
Wilhelm throws a punch but it's blocked by Maples.
Wilhelm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maples is looking for a takedown.
Dorrance Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Maples.
Wilhelm lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a head punch that misses.
Wilhelm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maples blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maples throws a head punch that misses.
Wilhelm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilhelm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maples blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maples misses with a punch to the body.
Maples blocks an uppercut.
Wilhelm misses with the head strike.
Wilhelm misses with some punches.
Wilhelm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maples throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilhelm.
Maples blocks a body shot from Wilhelm.
Still in the clinch, Wilhelm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilhelm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilhelm tries a body shot but Maples blocks it.
Wilhelm working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm working aggressively here.
Maples breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Wilhelm misses.
Maples moves away from the strike by Wilhelm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorrance Wilhelm dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilhelm is looking to clinch but Maples is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Maples there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maples throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilhelm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maples thows a body shot but no joy.
Maples throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilhelm.
Maples takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilhelm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilhelm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maples swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilhelm slips a straight right by Maples.
Wilhelm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilhelm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maples defends well and Wilhelm ends up having to push Maples into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilhelm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maples backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm misses with the head strike.
Maples blocks an uppercut.
Wilhelm misses with some punches.
Maples blocks a body shot from Wilhelm.
Dorrance Wilhelm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maples misses with the head strike.
Wilhelm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilhelm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Maples.
Maples works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maples blocking some punches.
Maples blocking some punches.
Wilhelm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maples looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilhelm throws a punch but it's blocked by Maples.
Wilhelm has a couple of punches blocked by Maples.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm misses with the head strike.
Maples is trying to drag Wilhelm to the mat but Wilhelm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maples blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilhelm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maples.
Maples has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilhelm after a bit of a struggle.
Maples is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dorrance Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Maples.
Wilhelm misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Maples.
Wilhelm misses with a punch on the inside.
Maples misses with a punch to the body.
Maples misses with some punches.
Wilhelm throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm throws a head punch that misses.
Maples is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilhelm is keeping busy.
Wilhelm throws a punch but it's blocked by Maples.
A right hand to the body from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilhelm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maples blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maples.
Maples tries to throw a body punch but Wilhelm avoids it by throwing Maples back against the cage.
Maples lands with a short shot to the head.
Maples has hold of one of Wilhelm's legs. Wilhelm is fighting the takedown attempt but Maples gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maples trying to control but Wilhelm is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maples stops Wilhelm from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maples missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maples 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.
Wilhelm keeping moving, preventing Maples from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Theo Maples.
Wilhelm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maples throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Maples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maples has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Maples!
An out of breath Theo Maples thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harold Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Kang!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kang shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Kang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harold Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Kang.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Stone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kang misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Nick Kang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stone's guard.
Kang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Kang.
Kang throws an elbow but Stone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kang grinds an elbow into Stone's temple.
Stone tries to buck Kang off but Kang is having none of it.
Kang working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes.
Kang working the strikes but Stone uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Kang is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kang works his way into full mount!
Kang throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kang landing strikes from the mount.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Kang is stalling here but it's allowed Stone to get half guard.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kang on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang wants to free his trapped foot but Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stone tries to roll over but Kang keeps him under control.
Kang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kang lands with a punch from half guard.
Kang trying to control from Stone's half guard. Stone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kang throws an elbow that misses. Stone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kang's guard. Nice move by Stone!
Stone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Kang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kang postures up.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kang.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kang trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Kang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Kang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kang in his tracks.
Jab by Stone.
Kang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harold Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Kang.
Kang fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Kang persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone catches Kang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harold Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang tries to move into range but Stone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kang is rocked!
Kang shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kang shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Kang backs away from a small jab... but Stone lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kang crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Stone with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Harold Stone!
Harold Stone gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samick Behringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joffrey Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behringer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Atari teenage riot - Speed. Samick Behringer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samick Behringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joffrey Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behringer blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Behringer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Behringer takes one on the button.
Baratheon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Behringer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baratheon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Behringer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Behringer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Behringer chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon controls Behringer momentarily but Behringer frees himself.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Behringer from controlling successfully.
Behringer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Behringer from controlling successfully.
Behringer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Behringer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baratheon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baratheon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behringer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baratheon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Behringer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behringer is pushing down on Baratheon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baratheon is fighting to maintain full guard but Behringer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Behringer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Behringer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Behringer is trying to control the action in half guard but Baratheon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samick Behringer.
Baratheon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Behringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon misses with a right hand
and Behringer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Behringer is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably.
Behringer stalling away here and it's allowed Baratheon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Behringer postures up and lands a big shot to Baratheon's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behringer trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behringer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baratheon is keeping the position for now.
Behringer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Behringer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behringer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Behringer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Behringer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baratheon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samick Behringer 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.
Behringer misses the shot to the body.
Baratheon throws the left hand but Behringer avoids the punch easily.
Baratheon swings widly with a right hand
and Behringer counters with a single leg into guard. Baratheon didn't expect that.
Baratheon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baratheon keeping full guard, as Behringer tries to pass.
Baratheon is trying to keep Behringer in close.
Behringer 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.
Behringer trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baratheon trying to keep a closed guard but Behringer is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baratheon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baratheon throws a hook to the side of Behringer's head but Behringer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baratheon misses with a right hand
and Behringer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baratheon won't be happy with that.
Behringer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baratheon's legs.
Behringer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behringer trying to control the action but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
Behringer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baratheon's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Behringer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Samick Behringer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behringer throws an elbow but Baratheon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Behringer working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Behringer crashes against the mat.
Baratheon is not content to let Behringer control the position.
Behringer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behringer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Behringer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Behringer scoring with punches and elbows.
Baratheon taking a bit of punishment here - Behringer scoring with strikes.
Behringer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Behringer in side control, throwing shots but Baratheon defends.
Baratheon parries the strikes from Behringer easily there. Behringer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baratheon to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samick Behringer 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!
Behringer misses with an uppercut. Baratheon saw that one coming.
Baratheon throws a hook but Behringer blocks it.
Baratheon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joffrey Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behringer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baratheon misses with a lunging right hand
and Behringer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baratheon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Behringer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baratheon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Behringer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baratheon tries to lock up and control but Behringer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baratheon tries to reverse the position but Behringer maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behringer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baratheon because Behringer loaded up on that one.
Baratheon tries to hold on but Behringer postures up.
Behringer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Behringer controlling his opponent.
Behringer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Behringer controlling from mount.
Joffrey Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Behringer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baratheon can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is desperately trying to improve his position but Behringer has a good base and remains in mount.
Behringer controlling his opponent.
Samick Behringer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behringer lands a heavy elbow.
Baratheon is desperately trying to improve his position but Behringer has a good base and remains in mount.
Behringer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Behringer working Baratheon over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behringer content just to control the position here.
Baratheon is squirming around, avoiding Behringer's attempts to control the action.
Behringer throws some wild stikes that Baratheon manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baratheon is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behringer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samick Behringer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Behringer, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samick Behringer!
Samick Behringer made sure to mention his sponsor, Raptorz Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Lawsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tytus Romanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence Lawsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tytus Romanski's chin.
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18
265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Lawsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tytus Romanski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romanski moves out of range of the leg kick from Lawsky.
Lawsky takes one on the button.
Lawsky misses the shot to the body.
Lawsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawsky throws a head kick but Romanski moves out of range.
Romanski blocks a head kick by Lawsky.
Romanski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawsky misses with a body shot.
Lawsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawsky.
Romanski takes a swing at Lawsky's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Lawsky misses
and Romanski counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanski.
Nice body punch from Romanski.
Romanski thuds his right hand into Lawsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romanski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawsky is looking to wear down Romanski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawsky.
Romanski stuns Lawsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanski throws a shot to the body.
Lawsky is breathing heavily.
Lawsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Romanski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romanski cracks Lawsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romanski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Romanski.
A left lands for Romanski.
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!
Romanski lands a big right hand that sends Lawsky crashing to the mat! Romanski stays standing though and waves Lawsky back to his feet!
Lawsky is rocked!
Romanski blocks a head kick by Lawsky.
Oh Lawsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanski throws a monster overhand right that drops Lawsky! Romanski follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Romanski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Right On Target as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Justice!
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, Richie Price!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a leg kick but Justice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glenn Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Justice.
Price looks to land a right hand but Justice moved out of range.
Justice shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price connects with the punch.
Price misses with a straight left.
Price ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Justice.
Price has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Price throws a good cross that connects.
Justice gets a double leg takedown into Price's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice advances to half guard.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Justice drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick Justice off! Justice jumps back into Price's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is trying to control the position but Justice postures up.
Price keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Justice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justice keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Justice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.
Price wants to stand but Justice is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Price can do anything to dispel that myth.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Justice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justice chips away with some ground and pound.
Price looking to control.
Justice drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick Justice off! Justice jumps back into Price's guard.
Price working a defensive guard here.
Price keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Price is trying to control the position but Justice postures up.
Justice thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Justice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
Price controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
Price keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Justice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Justice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justice prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price has momentary wrist control but Justice slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Price is trying to control Justice's posture but Justice avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Justice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Justice manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Price on his heels. He'll look to pass Price's guard now, I'm sure.
Justice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Price wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Justice is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Price is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Price has escaped and now he's on top!
Price postures up.
Justice pulls Price in to control the position.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.
Justice wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is working hard here to advance position.
Justice 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.
Justice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Justice closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Price quickly recovers to half guard.
Price is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Justice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Price is pressing down on Justice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justice throws an elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Justice's guard. Nice move by Price!
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice looking for a sweep. Not yet Justice, not yet.
Justice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richie Price was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Price as he jumps to the side.
Justice looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Justice drives through and ends up in Price's guard.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Justice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Price defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Justice seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Justice working the ground and pound from side control.
Price struggling a bit here.
Price is trying to improve his position.
Glenn Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Justice tries to score with some ground and pound. Price controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Justice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Price is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Justice working the ground and pound but Price is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice is trying to ground and pound but Price uses the momentary lack of control by Justice to regain half guard.
Justice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Justice seems to be looking for submissions.
Justice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice is working for a submission of some sort.
Justice throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Justice dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Justice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Justice scores with a takedown into Price's guard.
Price wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
Price is still trying to improve position.
Justice lands a couple of elbows.
Justice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice throws a big right hand that misses.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price working for a triangle but Justice defends it easily.
Justice throws an elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Justice's guard. Nice move by Price!
Justice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Justice working for a triangle but Price defends it easily.
Justice 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.
Richie Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Justice working a defensive guard but Price manages to pass into side control anyway.
Justice is trying to get back to half guard.
Justice struggling a bit here.
Justice tries to buck Price off but Price is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice struggling a bit here.
Justice gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Justice regains half guard.
Price is trying to control. Justice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Justice wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price postures up in Justice's guard and throws a big left but Justice blocks it.
Justice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Price!
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!
Justice thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Justice, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Justice!
In his post fight interview, Glenn Justice started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spike Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homero Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spike Dust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homero Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Homero Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez has managed to clinch.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dust smiles and moves away.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Dust avoids them all with ease.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez stuns Dust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dust counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dust tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Dust's head but Dust sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Dust scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dust was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Lopez rushes Dust and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Dust forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spike Dust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homero Lopez.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dust smiles and moves away.
Lopez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dust lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Homero Lopez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust misses the shot to the body.
Dust digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Dust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez lands a jab.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dust controlling the position.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Dust is retaining full guard.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dust avoid being mounted?
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Dust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dust is controlling Lopez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homero Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homero Lopez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopez rushes Dust and presses him up against the cage.
Dust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dust to keep the fight standing.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Dust forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spike Dust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homero Lopez.
Lopez jumps guard but Dust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Dust - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dust to keep the fight standing.
Dust working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez jumps guard but Dust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez jumps guard but Dust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Dust won't allow it.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Dust won't allow it.
Dust lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Dust won't allow it.
Dust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez jumps guard but Dust stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Dust has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Dust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dust slows down the pace here.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopez jumps guard but Dust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to control Dust's arms but Dust gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Dust forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez jumps guard but Dust stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dust smiles and moves away.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Dust counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Dust counters with a crisp right that sends Lopez to the canvas! Dust follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spike Dust!
Spike Dust decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pat Price has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lynch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
Price trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
Price is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price is trying to maintain the position but Lynch is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Price is defending well.
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Price is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Price is defending well.
Lynch stalling away here and it's allowed Price to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Price keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Lynch pushes down on Price's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Price is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Price avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Price is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Lynch tries to pass to full mount but Price defends it.
Price trying to control but Lynch postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Price does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lynch controlling the position easily from mount.
Price wants to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch wants to control the action but instead Price gets a body lock and reverses into Lynch's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard.
Price decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Price is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lynch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Price checks a low kick from Lynch.
Horrible takedown by Lynch or perhaps it was just good defense by Price which made him look bad.
Price wants to clinch
and Lynch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Price's guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Lynch forces his way into half guard.
Lynch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
Lynch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lynch is just content to waste time from the top position. Price takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lynch pushes down on Price's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is working for a kimura here but Price manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lynch's guard.
Price trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
Price 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.
Lynch looking for a triangle here. Price is fighting it but it looks tight! Lynch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Price is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derek Lynch!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton has chosen Pusha T - Exodus 23:1 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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23
176 lbs
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176 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thornton.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thornton controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton misses with the ground and pound.
Thornton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacroix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lacroix is trying to control Thornton's posture but Thornton avoids it.
Lacroix is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Combat Sports, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton misses with the ground and pound.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacroix keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix struggling a bit here.
Lacroix is trying to get back to half guard.
Thornton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lacroix is trying to escape and Thornton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lacroix is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thornton! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Thornton!
A relieved looking Terrence Thornton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Rearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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219 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Rearden!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rearden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravity.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravity.
Gravity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rearden.
Gary Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravity lands with a nice body kick.
Rearden moves out of range of the body kick from Gravity.
Gravity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rearden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravity connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity lands a nice shot to the body.
Rearden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravity.
Gravity wants to clinch
and Rearden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gravity's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rearden stopping the sweep attempt from Gravity.
Rearden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity working a defensive guard here.
Gravity pulls Rearden in to control the position.
Rearden is stalling in the full guard.
Rearden trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rearden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gravity has time to react.
Gravity scores with a leg kick.
Rearden misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Rearden misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gary Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity scores with a spinning back kick!
Gravity plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity throws a hook but Rearden avoids it easily.
Rearden throws an off balance right hand
and Gravity counters with a good low kick that Rearden was not able to check.
Gravity lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Gravity as Rearden shoots in.
Gravity thumps Rearden with a low kick.
Gravity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravity connects with a high kick.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
Gravity throws a leg kick which misses Rearden's front leg but catches the back leg as Rearden tries to avoid it.
Rearden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gravity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rearden.
Gravity misses with a low kick.
Gravity throws a head kick but Rearden moves out of range.
Gravity moves forwards but Rearden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rearden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gravity counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Rearden.
Gravity's corner calls for a 1-2. Gravity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rearden 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.
Rearden takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Gravity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gravity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rearden doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rearden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gravity - the referee stops the clock and Rearden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gravity. Rearden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rearden looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravity.
Gravity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravity.
Rearden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravity is just out of range.
Rearden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravity throws a good cross that connects.
Rearden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravity is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gravity - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gravity scores with a hook.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rearden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gravity. That one must have hurt.
It looks like Gravity has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rearden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rearden avoids the head kick by Gravity.
Gravity fakes the leg kick and cracks Rearden in the body.
Rearden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravity.
Gravity cracks the inside of Rearden's front leg.
Rearden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravity bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rearden is breathing heavily.
That kick from Gravity tenderised Rearden's leg. Rearden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rearden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rearden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gravity.
Gravity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gary Gravity is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity pushes Rearden away with a front kick.
Gravity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rearden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Gravity finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gravity throws a shot to the body.
Gravity thumps Rearden with a low kick.
Gravity clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rearden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gravity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gravity cracks the inside of Rearden's front leg.
Gravity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rearden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravity lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rearden doesn't seem bothered though.
Gravity punishes Rearden's body with a nice straight punch.
Gravity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rearden doesn't seem bothered though.
Gravity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rearden can do to turn this around?
Rearden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gravity to score with a decent uppercut.
Gravity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rearden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rearden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gravity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gravity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rearden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravity scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gravity plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rearden.
Gravity is looking to slow Rearden down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Gravity.
Gravity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rearden walks into a left hand.
Rearden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gravity lands a big head kick that sends Rearden tumbling to the mat! Gravity takes a step backwards and waves Rearden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rearden is rocked!
It looks like Henry Rearden has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rearden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rearden is still on wobbly legs! Can Gravity finish him?
Gravity weaves into range and cracks Rearden right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rearden goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gravity is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Gravity!
Gary Gravity seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Henry Rearden stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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