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MFN 171: Winter Olympics Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ephraim Baraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golovdy comes into the arena with A New Beginning by Audiomachine blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Gennakin Golovdy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gennakin Golovdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ephraim Baraka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovdy misses with a straight right.
Baraka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovdy.
Baraka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baraka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovdy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baraka.
Golovdy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Ephraim Baraka has been cut.
Gennakin Golovdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baraka takes a swing at Golovdy's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baraka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Baraka there.
Baraka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Golovdy tries to clinch but Baraka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovdy misses the shot to the body.
Golovdy sizes up Baraka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golovdy tries to clinch up but Baraka circles away and keeps his distance.
Baraka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baraka is rocked!
Golovdy is looking to clinch.
Baraka is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovdy finish him?
Golovdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baraka seems to have recovered his senses.
Baraka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baraka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Golovdy tries to clinch but Baraka is having none of it.
Baraka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Ephraim Baraka's cut even more.
Golovdy cracks Baraka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golovdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Gennakin Golovdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golovdy throws a lazy right hand but Baraka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovdy misses with a body punch.
Baraka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Golovdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baraka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovdy tries to clinch up but Baraka circles away and keeps his distance.
Golovdy cracks Baraka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baraka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golovdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baraka with the counter takedown but Golovdy avoids it easily.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Baraka swings for the body but Golovdy moves out of range.
Golovdy tries to clinch up.
Baraka misses with a takedown
and Golovdy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
A jab lands there for Baraka.
Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baraka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golovdy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovdy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baraka has time to react.
The cut above Ephraim Baraka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Golovdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Baraka circles away.
Baraka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovdy tries to clinch there but Baraka circles away.
Baraka feints the counter takedown.
Golovdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baraka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Golovdy moves in looking to clinch but Baraka pushes him off.
Baraka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Golovdy tries to clinch up but Baraka circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy connects with a single shot there.
Baraka throws a body punch but Golovdy moves out of range.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Golovdy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golovdy's head.
Golovdy is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golovdy trying to hold on to Baraka's head to control him but Baraka postures up.
Golovdy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baraka won't allow Golovdy to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gennakin Golovdy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Baraka's cut.
That's time! Golovdy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Golovdy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baraka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baraka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baraka misses with a looping right.
Baraka tests Golovdy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golovdy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baraka finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovdy's head.
Golovdy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Golovdy misses.
Golovdy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gennakin Golovdy is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Golovdy as Baraka shoots in.
Golovdy gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovdy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baraka is pushing Golovdy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baraka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baraka scores with a sloppy right hand. Golovdy should have avoided that one.
Baraka swats away the attempt to clinch by Golovdy.
Golovdy missing with a left hand there. Baraka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golovdy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Golovdy drives through and clinches with Baraka against the cage.
Baraka pushes Golovdy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baraka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovdy tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy loads up on a big right hand but Baraka slips the punch.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golovdy but Golovdy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baraka misses with a body shot.
Baraka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Golovdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Baraka circles away.
Baraka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovdy, as that shot connected.
Golovdy wants to clinch up but Baraka keeps it at a distance.
Baraka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Golovdy slips a straight right by Baraka.
Golovdy swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Baraka misses
and Golovdy counters with a crisp one two that drops Baraka! Golovdy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baraka to his feet! Baraka is in big trouble!
Golovdy pounces like a tiger and cracks Baraka with a vicious hook! Baraka is down but not out! Golovdy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gennakin Golovdy!
Gennakin Golovdy 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
181 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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29
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor rushes Alfredsson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taylor .
Alfredsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Alfredsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alfredsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alfredsson working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Alfredsson's brow.
Alfredsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfredsson is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor trying to control but Alfredsson is working from the bottom.
Taylor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor won't allow Alfredsson to sweep him here.
Alfredsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Taylor is defending well. Alfredsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Taylor has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alfredsson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Alfredsson!
Daniel Alfredsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davaanyamyn Byambadorj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byambadorj has chosen OST as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Escobar De Vega has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Escobar De Vega seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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244 lbs
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280 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Escobar De Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byambadorj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Vega.
De Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byambadorj throws out a counter right but De Vega avoids it with no problem.
De Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Byambadorj finds it's target.
De Vega throws a right hand that misses
and Byambadorj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Byambadorj coming out on top.
De Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Vega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byambadorj.
De Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byambadorj.
Byambadorj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byambadorj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Vega.
De Vega works Byambadorj's body with a nice hook.
De Vega slips a straight right by Byambadorj.
Byambadorj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byambadorj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byambadorj moves out of range of the body kick from De Vega.
Byambadorj lands with a nice body punch.
Byambadorj slaps away a takedown attempt from De Vega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Byambadorj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega with a hook.
A jab from Byambadorj misses.
De Vega throws a wild body kick that Byambadorj sees coming a mile off.
Byambadorj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vega.
Byambadorj throws a leg kick but De Vega moved away.
De Vega throws a low kick but Byambadorj avoids it.
Byambadorj misses with a straight right.
Byambadorj throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting De Vega counter with a right hand.
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byambadorj throws a shot from downtown. De Vega moves away and avoids it.
Byambadorj misses with a hook.
De Vega looks to land a body kick but Byambadorj moved away.
Byambadorj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byambadorj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byambadorj.
Byambadorj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Byambadorj misses the target.
De Vega lunges at Byambadorj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byambadorj's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Vega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byambadorj walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Vega.
De Vega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Byambadorj to score with a decent uppercut.
Byambadorj throws a hook but De Vega blocks it.
De Vega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byambadorj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Vega checks it well.
De Vega is looking to counter punch.
Byambadorj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vega.
Byambadorj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Vega. De Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
De Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byambadorj manages to avoid it.
Jab from Byambadorj.
De Vega takes a swing at Byambadorj's ribcage but misses.
Byambadorj misses with a hook.
De Vega is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Byambadorj throws a lazy right hand but De Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byambadorj has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Vega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Vega lands a body shot.
De Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Byambadorjs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Vega slips a straight right by Byambadorj.
Byambadorj tries to bum rush De Vega with a series of wild strikes but De Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Byambadorj lands.
De Vega misses with a hook
and Byambadorj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Byambadorj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byambadorj throws a combination that misses
letting De Vega counter with a right hand.
De Vega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vega connects with a right hand. Byambadorj shakes it off.
De Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byambadorj.
Byambadorj looks to land a left hand but De Vega moved out of range nicely.
Byambadorj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byambadorj lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Byambadorj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Vega throws a body punch but Byambadorj moves out of range.
Byambadorj is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Vega had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vega throws the left hand but Byambadorj avoids the punch easily.
Byambadorj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Vega scores with a jab to the head.
Byambadorj misses with a body kick.
Byambadorj misses with a looping right.
De Vega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byambadorj lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Vega half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byambadorj fails to land with a series of punches.
De Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byambadorj.
De Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Vega misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byambadorj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Vegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Byambadorj throws a solid leg kick but De Vega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byambadorj.
Byambadorj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Vega lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davaanyamyn Byambadorj will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Byambadorj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byambadorj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - De Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byambadorj thuds a left hand into De Vega's body.
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Byambadorj.
De Vega moves in looking to clinch but Byambadorj pushes him off.
Byambadorj connects with a nice looking jab.
Byambadorj blocks the body kick.
Byambadorj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Vega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Vega is looking to land body kicks.
De Vega takes the fight into the clinch.
Byambadorj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Vega closes the distance but Byambadorj moves to the side
and Byambadorj counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byambadorj throws the left hand but De Vega avoids the punch easily.
Byambadorj moves out of range as De Vega strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byambadorj gets tackled into the cage by De Vega. De Vega maintains the clinch.
Byambadorj misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Vega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byambadorj throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from De Vega.
De Vega working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from De Vega.
Byambadorj blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to De Vega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, De Vega scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Byambadorj backwards.
De Vega scores with a shoulder strike.
Byambadorj breaks the clinch.
De Vega lands a big shot that drops Byambadorj! Can he finish him?
Byambadorj is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Byambadorj.
Byambadorj is still in real trouble! Can De Vega finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vega postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Byambadorj covers up, he's hurt! De Vega keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from De Vega and the ref steps in to end the fight! De Vega can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Escobar De Vega!
Escobar De Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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208 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chantry swats away the attempt to clinch by Baroni.
Chantry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baroni misses with the combination.
Chantry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroni throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni moves into range and clinches up with Chantry.
Chantry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chantry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chantry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baroni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chantry looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baroni is defending well. Chantry quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baroni has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chantry celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatton Chantry!
Tatton Chantry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Hoffer enters the cage!
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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
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Hoffer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frazier shoots in for a double leg but Hoffer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoffer connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frazier.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Frazier tests Hoffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frazier.
It looks like Joe Frazier has been cut.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Hoffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffer looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Frazier catches Hoffer right on the button with a cross.
Hoffer ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier lands a big shot that drops Hoffer! Can he finish him?
Hoffer is rocked!
Frazier 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.
Hoffer is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?
Hoffer has a closed guard, preventing Frazier from standing up.
Frazier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffer, not yet.
Hoffer seems to have recovered his senses.
Frazier postures up.
Hoffer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frazier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoffer has a closed guard, preventing Frazier from standing up.
Hoffer has control of Frazier's left arm, preventing Frazier from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffer.
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frazier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hoffer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffer moves away.
A shot to the liver by Hoffer. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier tests Hoffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffer misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.
Frazier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffer is fending him off so far but Frazier persists. Nope, Hoffer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier misses with a hook
and Hoffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoffer misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Frazier slips a straight right by Hoffer.
Hoffer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frazier lands with an overhand left.
Frazier throws a body punch but Hoffer moves out of range.
Frazier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffer.
Frazier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frazier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer ducks straight into an uppercut from Frazier and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hoffer manages to regain guard straight away.
Frazier is looking to stand up but Hoffer won't let him.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
Frazier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hoffer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frazier wanted to stand there but Hoffer had control of the position.
Hoffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoffer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffer sprawls well. Hoffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frazier gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. Hoffer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frazier.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier thuds his right hand into Hoffer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Frazier - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Frazier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffer misses the target.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier lands a left and a right that sends Hoffer crashing to the canvas! Frazier dives into mount looking to finish!
Frazier tries to control but Hoffer wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffer tries to reverse the position but Frazier maintains control.
Hoffer is squirming around, avoiding Frazier's attempts to control the action.
Frazier wants to control but instead Hoffer manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffer.
Hoffer working a defensive guard here.
Hoffer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frazier is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frazier has passed into half guard!
Frazier wants to take a breather but Hoffer is having none of it.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffer can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoffer wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Hoffer wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.
Hoffer looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier seems to be looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoffer is trying to control but Frazier passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frazier off and has taken his back!
Frazier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hoffer working for a choke but Frazier is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Frazier right now.
Hoffer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hoffer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Joe Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer misses with punches from the back.
Hoffer is punishing Frazier with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hoffer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hoffer has the hooks in. Frazier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frazier showing good submission defense here.
Hoffer scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffer punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Hoffer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Frazier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffer misses with a hook.
Frazier connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier slips a straight right by Hoffer.
Hoffer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frazier checks a leg kick.
Frazier cracks Hoffer with an uppercut from hell and Hoffer crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Frazier's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Frazier wants to stand and escape but instead Hoffer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffer won't allow Frazier to get back to his feet.
Hoffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Hoffer from controlling successfully.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer looking to sit in guard and control but Frazier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoffer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
Hoffer is pulling down on Frazier's head to control his posture.
Frazier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffer is keeping the position for now.
Hoffer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frazier defends well.
Frazier trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Hoffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoffer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Hoffer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frazier defends it well.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hoffer to counter with a crisp jab.
Frazier wants to clinch up but Hoffer keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer blocks a jab.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Hoffer moved out of range.
Hoffer misses with a few strikes there.
Hoffer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Hoffer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoffer shoots in looking for a takedown. Frazier tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frazier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffer throws out the jab.
Frazier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoffer moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoffer slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoffer.
Hoffer looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Frazier is looking to chop away at Hoffer's legs.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoffer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier drives through and clinches with Hoffer against the cage.
Hoffer blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frazier breaks the clinch.
Hoffer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Hoffer ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Hoffer cracks Frazier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Hoffer.
Hoffer feints the counter takedown.
Hoffer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoffer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Hoffer staying out of range there.
Hoffer staying out of range there.
Frazier throws a combination that misses
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frazier is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hoffer! Frazier is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hoffer!
Jimmy Hoffer made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Pigeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pigeon's entrance music is Hank Williams Jr. - Country Boy Can Survive. A fine choice. Boreling has chosen More than meets the eye as his entrance music. 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 Karl Boreling was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Pigeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigeon gets caught flat footed, as Boreling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boreling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pigeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boreling is one step ahead there.
Pigeon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boreling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pigeon.
Pigeon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Pigeon is looking to advance position but Boreling won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pigeon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pigeon 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.
Boreling wants to control but Pigeon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling tries to roll over but Pigeon keeps him under control.
Pigeon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pigeon trying to control the pace.
Boreling tries to get to full guard but Pigeon has control of the leg.
Boreling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pigeon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pigeon working Boreling over with strikes.
Boreling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boreling tries to kick Pigeon off but Pigeon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boreling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pigeon.
Pigeon is trying to work for a kimura but Boreling is defending well.
Boreling is trying to stand.
Pigeon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boreling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pigeon is working for a submission of some sort.
Pigeon wants to take a breather but Boreling is having none of it.
Pigeon trying to pass the guard but Boreling defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Boreling is looking to improve his position.
Pigeon 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.
Boreling is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boreling misses with a wild body shot.
Boreling closes the distance and clinches up with Pigeon, looking for a takedown. Boreling pushes Pigeon against the cage but Pigeon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pigeon throwing a counter right hand but Boreling manages to avoid it.
Boreling throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pigeon was covering up waiting for the punch and Boreling finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boreling stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pigeon throws up his legs and catches Boreling in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Boreling tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pigeon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry Pigeon!
Harry Pigeon very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elo looks for a takedown but Nanahara sprawls well.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Nanahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elo shoots in but no luck this time.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elo manages to avoid it.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elo.
Elo shoots in and gets a takedown into Nanahara's guard.
Elo won't allow Nanahara to get back to his feet.
Elo trying to control but Nanahara is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara is pulling down on Elo's head to control his posture.
Elo trying to control but Nanahara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nanahara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elo is working hard here to advance position.
Elo wants to control from the top but Nanahara keeps moving.
Nanahara is trying to control the position but Elo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nanahara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nanahara is pawing at Elo, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Elo's nose. Elo is badly hurt! Nanahara pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Elo tries desperately to hold on but Nanahara is relentless in his assault! As Elo receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Nanahara away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying State's choice of entrance music: Die for Metal. Police State has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou goes for a double leg but State avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as State continues to drive forward.
Police State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State swings widly with a right hand
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into side control. State won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Mutou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mutou 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.
State dodges the ground and pound from Mutou.
State is trying to get back to half guard.
Mutou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
State parries the strikes from Mutou easily there. Mutou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable State to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou trying to control the position but State is working away.
Mutou throws an elbow but State slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mutou fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mutou misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Mutou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mutou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mutou misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Mutou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutou.
State regains half guard, as Mutou was trying to land strikes.
Mutou slips a nice elbow through State's hands, connecting with State's forehead.
Mutou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but State does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
State avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Mutou with the ground and pound but State uses the opportunity to regain guard.
State is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou passes State's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. State defending well though.
State is trying to get back to full guard.
State blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mutou passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
State wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mutou.
Mutou looking to ground and pound but State is blocking nicely.
Mutou thowing shots but they're missing.
State avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mutou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
Mutou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State can do to turn this around?
State throws a body kick that misses.
State fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mutou, pushing him back against the cage.
State tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutou gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but State blocks nicely.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou throws a strike but State rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
State trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou pulls State in close to prevent any damage.
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
State showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mutou keeping moving, preventing State from controlling successfully.
Mutou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but State is one step ahead there.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
State trying to control but Mutou is working from the bottom.
State stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
State feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
State pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutou is out of range and State settles back down.
State with a hook.
State misses the jab.
State stuffs the takedown.
Mutou shoots in and drives through. State sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from State as Mutou shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts State as he jumps to the side.
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
State connects with a solid leg kick.
Mutou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
State is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
State regains full guard. Nicely done.
State is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou wants to control from the top but State keeps moving.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. State uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by State!
State trying to control but Mutou is working from the bottom.
State preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou working a defensive guard but State manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mutou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Police State showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mutou blocks a head kick by State.
State lands a leg kick that knocks Mutou off balance momentarily.
Mutou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mutou sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but State is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
State tries to buck Mutou off but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou trying to control the action but State is working from the bottom.
State gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for State!
Mutou lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mutou trying to control but State is having none of it.
Mutou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mutou with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State is squirming around, avoiding Mutou's attempts to control the action.
State takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mutou punching from mount but State doing a good job of avoiding damage.
State avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mutou.
Mutou thowing shots but they're missing.
Mutou unloads with some shots from mount but State bucks and avoids them well.
Mutou unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou with a couple of short strikes.
Mutou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of State's face.
Mutou throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mutou unloads with some shots from mount but State bucks and avoids them well.
State wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mutou.
Mutou punching from mount but State doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mutou looking to control but State is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
State is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mutou.
Mutou lands a big shot there that rocks State but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mutou throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mutou landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou is landing with some decent strikes but State is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Mutou connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Mutou there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Mutou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mutou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes into the arena with Scarface - No Tears blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins has chosen Mary Jane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
26 - 22 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jenkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sklyar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklyar.
Sklyar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sklyar defends it well.
Sklyar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jenkins with the counter takedown but Sklyar avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sklyar. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Sklyar lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Sklyar moved away.
Jenkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range and Jenkins settles back down.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Sklyar moved out of range nicely.
Sklyar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sklyar misses with a body shot
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a nice hook to Sklyar's body. Sklyar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sklyar lands with a cross.
Sklyar stuffs the takedown.
Sklyar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Jenkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Jenkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklyar tries to clinch up.
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Sklyar defends it.
Sklyar is trying to control but can't.
Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sklyar sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Sklyar is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins stalling away here and it's allowed Sklyar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar looking to control.
Sklyar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sklyar is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sklyar's guard.
Sklyar won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura here.
Sklyar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sklyar wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Sklyar sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sergiy Sklyar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thurgood Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklyar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sklyar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sklyar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sklyar as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sklyar. Sklyar obviously looking to wear him down.
Sklyar misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sklyar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jenkins there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sklyar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklyar is just out of range.
Sklyar is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sklyar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sklyar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sklyar avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Sklyar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sklyar scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar scores with a nice right hand.
Jenkins shoots in and bounces Sklyar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sklyar is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins trying to control the position but Sklyar is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins misses with the ground and pound.
Sklyar tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Sklyar prevents Jenkins from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Sklyar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sklyar stops Jenkins from passing to mount.
Jenkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sklyar sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Sklyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins prevents Sklyar from improving his position.
Jenkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sklyar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jenkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sklyar!
Sklyar is trying to escape the mount.
Jenkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins goes for an armbar but Sklyar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sklyar.
Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Sklyar defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sklyar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergiy Sklyar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sklyar with a jab.
Jenkins lands a jab to the nose.
Sergiy Sklyar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sklyar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins looking to control.
Jenkins 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.
Sklyar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sklyar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins wants to control but Sklyar passes easily into half guard.
Sklyar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Sklyar.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Sklyar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sklyar trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Sklyar pushes his legs off easily.
Sklyar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Thurgood Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sklyar is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Sklyar keeps him under control.
Sklyar trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.
Sklyar slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Sklyar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sklyar throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sklyar controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Sklyar trying to control the position here.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sklyar throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sklyar.
Sklyar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Sklyar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sklyar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins lands a head kick!
Sklyar is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sklyar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sklyar clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sklyar.
Sklyar lands a shot to the body.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Sklyar blocks it.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Sklyar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Sklyar works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Sklyar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenkins is rocked!
Sklyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Sklyar finish him?
Sklyar lands a body punch.
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Sklyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sklyar.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Sklyar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sklyar misses with some punches.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar throws a head punch that misses.
Sklyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Sklyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar misses with some punches.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklyar is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Jenkins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jenkins manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklyar defending against the ground and pound.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Sklyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sklyar is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Sklyar tries to buck Jenkins off but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sklyar!
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Jenkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jenkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sklyar is holding on tight.
Jenkins with shots to the head and body - Sklyar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jenkins scoring with strikes but Sklyar is staying in there.
Jenkins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sklyar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sklyar shrugs it off.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Sklyar to control.
Jenkins lands a big shot there that rocks Sklyar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sklyar tries to hold on but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins is landing with some decent strikes but Sklyar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins looking to ground and pound but Sklyar is blocking nicely.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Jenkins is looking to work his way around to Sklyar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sklyar is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenkins lands a couple of good shots and Sklyar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sklyar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sklyar defending well though.
Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sklyar is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sklyar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sklyar trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Sklyar gets full guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sklyar lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands with a punch from half guard.
Sklyar winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Sklyar is controlling well.
Sklyar trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sklyar connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Sklyar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands a couple of digs.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sklyar.
Sklyar loads up on a big left hand. Jenkins felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sklyar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jenkins can't hide his disappointment, as Sklyar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. Lemieux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sliwa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rafa Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva cracks Lemieux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva motions for Lemieux to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux looking for a takedown.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working aggressively here.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lemieux tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Lemieux to work.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemieux wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva working Lemieux over with knees to the body.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Silva.
Lemieux tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemieux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemieux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looking to stall.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Silva lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemieux pulls Silva into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Lemieux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemieux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Lemieux scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lemieux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Lemieux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Lemieux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Lemieux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva looks for the body kick but Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lemieux.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemieux circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemieux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Lemieux looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo bu Lemieux just gets out of the way.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Lemieux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Lemieux in the body.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lemieux if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lemieux, right into the meat.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Lemieux moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemieux circles away.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lemieux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lemieux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
Lemieux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux lands with an overhand left.
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!
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Silva.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lemieux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Lemieux connects with the punch.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemieux finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Lemieux scores with a hook.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lemieux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Silva.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Silva.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemieux connects with a jab.
Lemieux connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lemieux thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva scores with the left hand. Lemieux knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Lemieux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Lemieux 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemieux lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Silva.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva sizes up Lemieux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Lemieux dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Lemieux's head and hops out.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a low kick but Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Lemieux thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Lemieux - just one landing.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lemieux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Silva slips a jab from Lemieux.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Lemieux throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Lemieux defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Lemieux avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lemieux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Lemieux cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Lemieux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Lemieux counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lemieux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to bench press Lemieux off him but Lemieux keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Lemieux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lemieux has knee on belly momentarily but Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lemieux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Silva has control of an arm but Lemieux manages to advance to Silva's back!
Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Lemieux gets his hands free.
Silva is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemieux forces his way into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Ron Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemieux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Lemieux looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Lemieux scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux unloading with bombs!
Lemieux throwing strikes but Silva bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Lemieux working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Lemieux looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Ron Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemieux tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lemieux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva controlling the action here.
Lemieux is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemieux has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva tries to move to mount but Lemieux blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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